Old Acid And Lead Batteries Bank Stroma Island, Caithnesss,,Scotland,UK Royalty-Free Stock Photography

Old Acid and Lead Batteries bank. Stroma island, Caithnesss,,Scotland,UK Older battery designs lose water in the electrolytea mixture of about one part sulfuric acid and two parts water from evaporation. If you have this kind, check it twice a year and add distilled water only as needed. Adding acid makes a battery deteriorate faster.They generate electricity through a double sulfate chemical reaction. Lead and lead dioxide, the active materials on the battery's plates, react with sulfuric acid in the electrolyte to form lead sulfate. Remove the damaged battery and put it in a plastic bag. Wipe away any white, solid materials (loose corrosion) using a cloth. Pour some white vinegar into a cup or a bowl. Dip a cotton swab into the white vinegar and then use it to wipe the contacts.