This 48-page booklet is a solid primer on lead-acid battery basics. The following topics are covered, with numerous illustrations and graphs:
  • Theory of operation
  • Cells and batteries
  • Specific gravity
  • The Hydrometer
  • Battery construction
  • Ratings
  • Factors that determine capacity
  • Voltage during discharge
  • Losses
  • Theoretical vs actual capacity
  • Charging techniques
  • Causes of failure
  • Test methods
  • Additives & "cures"
  • Much more...