Used battery - what to do with it?

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How are batteries divided?

You cleaned the basement, prepared the car for the coming winter, or maybe you have not known what to do with it for a long time. used battery? Often the problem is a placeto whom we could donate such equipment, can we just throw away in the trash?

Electric battery it is a type of cell that can be used many times by charging it with an electric current. All types of batteries collect and then release electricity due to reversible chemical reactions that take place in the electrolyte and at the contact between the electrolyte and the electrodes.

How are batteries divided?

Because possible volume for handling the battery, we divide it into:

Battery rejectwhose targets are in contact with ambient air have a screw cap, after removing which you can add distilled water or measure, inside, electrolyte density,
Battery free support, in which it is impossible to add distilled water and measure the density of the electrolyte.

Throw it away?

This is where the problem comes in, because you can't just throw away the old battery - it's hazardous waste... Car batteries contain highly scalded sulfuric acid and carcinogenic lead compounds, as well as many harmful and harmful substances for the environment. V Year 2009 an act on batteries and accumulators has been adopted, according to which the seller is obliged to take the used battery from us and return it for recycling. For this reason, when buying a new battery, we will be asked to return the old one. If we do not bring it with us, we will have to pay a deposit of PLN 30 – it will be returned if we return it to 30 days used battery.

Of the Charter

The law of January 1, 2015 states:

1) limit the negative impact of batteries and accumulators, used batteries and spent accumulators on the environment by reducing the amount of hazardous substances in batteries and accumulators, and by appropriately collecting and recycling their waste, including by promoting a high level of collection of used portable batteries and used portable batteries;

2) systematization heavy metal content and labeling requirements for batteries and accumulators;

3) assurance smooth operation internal market and avoid distortions of competition within the European Union.

Or maybe he can still be saved?

If you don't want to replace the battery just yet, it's worth checking to see if you can replace it. save... Therefore, you should arm yourself Charger... Although the choice is not easy, because in this case many parameters are taken into account, such as: voltage or charging current, it is also very important that it safety from short circuit or polarity reversal, automatic control of the charging process and the ability to work with deeply discharged batteries. Remember that the battery only feels good during underchargingthis can damage him too overloadTherefore, a good charger should show the user the level of charge reached by our battery.

If that doesn't convince you, check the charger. Accucharger 2 Bannerwhich, thanks to the used charging technology, provides maximum safety i simple operation, It has ratio LED charging on the text display. Ideal for charging and servicing, safely charging batteries, motorcycles and cars. Also suitable for small Batteries 46 Ah.

Used battery - what to do with it?