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Results for “batteries”
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Sealed batteries
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Batteries with a sealed compartment to prevent leakage
- batteries
- type
heavy-duty batteries
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Batteries designed for high-demand applications
- batteries
- vehicle
Series-connected batteries
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Batteries connected in series to increase voltage
- batteries
- configuration
Battery bank
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A group of batteries connected together
- batteries
- configuration
Amp-hours
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Unit of measurement for battery capacity
- batteries
- capacity
engine-starting
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Battery type for starting vehicle engines
- batteries
- vehicle
deep-cycle
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Battery type for frequent discharge and recharge
- batteries
- camper
Equalization charge
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A process to balance battery cell voltages
- batteries
- maintenance
Electrolyte level
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The level of the electrolyte solution in a battery
- batteries
- maintenance
Self-discharge
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The loss of charge in a battery over time
- batteries
- storage
Depth of discharge
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The percentage of battery capacity used before recharging
- batteries
- lifespan
Flooded cell
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Battery design using liquid electrolyte and lead-antimony plates
- batteries
- flooded-cell
Absorbed electrolyte
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Type of deep-cycle battery using absorbed electrolyte and recombinant technology
- batteries
- absorbed-electrolyte
Thermoil
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Type of low-maintenance battery using oil to reduce acid mist and out-gassing
- batteries
- thermoil
Gel cell
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
Battery design using gel-type electrolyte and lead-calcium plates
- batteries
- gel-cell
State-of-charge
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
The level of charge in a battery, expressed as a percentage
- batteries
- maintenance
Solid-state isolator
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A device that allows the alternator to charge multiple battery banks independently
- electrical
- batteries
- isolator
Active battery isolator
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A device that actively manages the charging and discharging of multiple battery banks
- electrical
- batteries
- isolator
Reserve Capacity
Engine and fuel systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A measure of a battery's ability to supply power when the engine is not running
- batteries
- reserve
- capacity
Specific gravity
Electrical systemsEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A measure of the density of a liquid, used to determine the state of charge in a battery
- batteries
- specific
- gravity
Hydrometer
Tools and maintenance terminologyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
A tool used to measure the specific gravity of a liquid, typically used to test battery state of charge
- batteries
- hydrometer
- testing
CCA
Bus terminologyEnglish · source definition
Cold Cranking Amps. a bogus number printed on the sides of automobile batteries to confuse the buyers. generally, the bigger this number is, the easier the battery will crank your car when everything is frozen. assuming everything is in perfect operating condition, of course.
Camper model
Vehicle models and historyEnglish · machine-assisted draft
In Gerry’s preserved FAQ alignment article, “Camper model” refers to the heavier Vanagon Syncro camper configuration, with separate alignment values from lighter non-camper vehicles. A Gerry discussion on 15 October 2003 about the “official” Syncro alignment specs quotes the chart for 1986–1991 Syncro campers with dual batteries up front; a 1999 thread separately asks about an almost-empty 1986 Syncro. These historical sources show why the exact load and configuration matter, not a current alignment specification. Use service data for the specific vehicle.
- model
- variant