If the car owner has a powerful SUV or sedan, then he should pay attention to the battery with a capacity of 100 a / h. This is due to the fact that batteries for ordinary cars are not able to provide them with the necessary amount of energy, and large cargo batteries with a capacity of 190 Ah are too bulky to be placed in a regular place. The way out of this situation is to purchase a battery of 100 Ah. The main technical characteristics of such batteries will be described in detail below..
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How much does a 100 Ah battery weigh?
The larger the capacity of an acid battery, the greater the amount of lead is inside its housing. Given the fact that in the battery the negative and positive electrodes are made of it, the mass of such a product will be significant.
A solution of sulfuric acid, sometimes helium, is used as an electrolyte in the battery, which also significantly increases the weight of the battery. The plastic mass of which the housing and the separators are made is small, so even in a battery with a capacity of 100 ah, the net mass of this material will not exceed 1 - 2 kilograms.
Given all the above facts, it is not surprising that the mass of such a relatively small product will be from 20 to 26 kg, depending on the manufacturer. In some cases, the weight can reach 30 kg.
Battery Dimensions and Terminal Options
Dimensions may vary depending on the type of battery. For Asian cars (Japanese, Korean) there will be one size, for European another:
| Standard | Long mm | Width mm | Height mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| European | 353 | 175 | 190 |
| Asian | 306 | 173 | 225 |
Polarity can be either direct or reverse. It is worth noting that the Asian terminals (type ASIA) stick out above the battery and they are thinner, while the European terminals are recessed flush with the cover and they are slightly thicker.
How much electrolyte is in a battery 100 Ah
In batteries at 100 a / h, there are six cans that are not connected among themselves, into which the electrolyte is poured. Each can holds about 1 liter, so the total amount of sulfuric acid solution that needs to be poured into the battery will be ~ 6 liters.
Depending on the manufacturer, the indicator of the volume of the can may differ, therefore, when purchasing electrolyte for pouring, you should take it with a small margin.
How to charge a battery 100 Ah
For efficient charging of a car battery with a capacity of 100 Ah, it is recommended to use automatic chargers. Such products have an electronic control unit that automatically adjusts the magnitude of the voltage and current strength at the terminals.
A classic use case for a charging device equipped with mechanical adjustment is a current supply of 10% of the battery capacity. A 100 Ah battery is charged, in this case, with a current of 10 A, and the duration of the restoration of the capacity will take about 10 hours.
Which car battery is suitable for 100 Ah
The battery at 100 ampere hours is very powerful and is designed to run large-displacement gasoline and medium diesel engines, namely
- carburetor engine 4.5 - 6.2 liters;
- injection engine over 4 liters;
- diesel engine 3 - 3.5 liters;
Therefore, such batteries are equipped with powerful sedans and SUVs, as well as diesel passenger and commercial vehicles.
Which 100 Ah battery to choose and what to look for
To minimize the likelihood of buying a product of unsatisfactory quality, it is recommended to pay attention to the products of well-known manufacturers. It does not have to be an expensive foreign brand.To date, brands trustworthy buyers are:
| The brand | Capacity, Ah | Starting current, A | Dimensions, mm | Weight, kg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akom ASIA | 100 | 850 | 306x175x227 | 24.5 |
| Akom EFB | 100 | 900 | 353x175x190 | 25 |
| Alpha line | 100 | 850 | 303x172x220 | 22 |
| AkTech | 100 | 850 | 352x175x190 | 22.5 |
| Bosch s5 | 100 | 830 | 353x175x190 | 23 |
| Energizer | 100 | 830 | 353x175x190 | 23.17 |
| Exide | 100 | 900 | 353x175x190 | 24.4 |
| FEON Asia | 100 | 800 | 305x173x227 | 22.6 |
| Varta | 100 | 830 | 353x175x190 | 21.72 |
| Volt | 100 | 800 | 353x175x190 | 19.2 |
| Volt ASIA | 100 | 900 | 304x173x220 | 23.7 |
| Solite | 100 | 830 | 353x175x190 | 22.5 |
| Mutlu | 100 | 850 | 353x175x190 | 25 |
The listed battery brands are excellent for installation in cars with powerful diesel or gasoline engines. You should also pay attention to the varieties. There are batteries made by technology Agm, GEL and Efb. They equip cars with a Start-Stop system. Such batteries can tolerate deep discharge, so they can be used not only as starting batteries, but also as traction batteries.
Reviews
Alexey. Tolyati.
I bought a BOSCH gel battery for my "bull". The battery perfectly turns the starter in any weather, and thanks to the use of modern technologies, even a deep discharge does not negatively affect the performance of the battery.
Michael. Tomsk city.
Despite the fact that the manufacturer recommends installing a battery of 90 a / h on my car, increasing the capacity after installing the Akom 100 a / h battery has greatly simplified the process of starting the engine in the winter season.
