The batteries that are used in vehicles can be unsafe if misused or improperly handled, so it’s important to follow the right safety tips. Here are a few tips that can help you safely handle vehicle batteries:
1. If you will be opening the battery, wear goggles, a mask, and gloves
If you need to add more acid to the battery, you’ll need to wear a mask, goggles, and gloves to protect yourself from acid exposure. While this is primarily a risk associated with flooded acid batteries, it’s important to be aware of this with absorbent glass mat battery products as well. While you are working with the battery, try not to spill any battery acid as it could result in burns.
2. Avoid dropping car batteries
If a car battery is dropped, the casing can break. This has the potential to lead to acid spills, which could result in burns and corrosion. Batteries that have a thick casing are likely to be more resistant to damage. It’s worth bearing in mind that absorbent glass mat batteries do not have a liquid acid reservoir, which makes them less prone to acid spills.
3. Keep them away from high temperatures
High temperatures can cause the plastic casing to melt or crack, which could result in leaks. In addition, battery acid expands as the temperature rises, which could lead to spills as well.
4. Be careful to avoid shocks
Car batteries generate a large amount of electricity, which means that they can cause injury if you are shocked. Make sure that you attach jumper cables to the terminals properly in order to prevent electric shocks and sparks.
AGM battery products are exceptionally safe
AGM battery products are some of the safest vehicle batteries on the market. This is due to the fact that they are built with quality materials, have a thick casing, and do not have a liquid acid reservoir. So, browse our selections today!