Trucks are equipped with large power engines. As a rule, such cars run on diesel fuel, the ignition of which requires a large degree of compression in the combustion chamber. These conditions do not allow the use of low-power batteries to provide an on-board electrical system. Therefore, for large machines, 6ST 190 Ah batteries are used.
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How much does a 190 Ah battery weigh?
The plates of a powerful battery are made of lead, which has a large specific gravity. This fact cannot but affect the mass of the product. As an electrolyte in such products, a weak solution of sulfuric acid is used, but this liquid is also heavier than water. Plastic is the most “harmless” material in this sense, but given the relatively large dimensions of the product, the body of the product adds several kilograms to the general piggy bank.
A fully charged car battery with a capacity of 190 ah will weigh at least 47 kg, so the product is equipped with convenient carrying handles.
Battery Dimensions and Terminal Options
Truck owners should remember that to purchase a battery you need to make sure in advance that it will fit in a regular place in size. Standard dimensions of the 6ST-190 a / h battery are:
- Length - 513 (507-524) mm.
- Width - 223 (218-228) mm.
- Height - 223 (210-236) mm.
For some manufacturers, the sizes may slightly differ from the standard ones, the maximum and minimum spread are indicated in brackets).
Most manufacturers produce batteries with reverse polarity (European, plus on the left), since in the world it is more in demand, but many specifically for the Russian market do it with direct polarity (plus on the right).
How much electrolyte in the battery is 190 Ah
As you know, a battery that is completely ready for use, with a capacity of 190 A / h, is ~ 47 kg. The electrolyte of the total mass of the charged battery takes about 25%. Usually, 12 liters of sulfuric acid solution are enough to refuel a battery of this type, therefore, if the battery was purchased dry-charged, so that buying an electrolyte in the end was not too expensive, it is recommended to purchase 3 bottles of 5 liters each.
How to charge a 190 Ah battery
Most efficiently and quickly, large batteries are charged with a current equal to 10% of the battery capacity. For a 190 Ah battery, this value will be 19 A. The duration of such a charge is 10 hours.
To ensure fire safety, it is necessary that all the wires supplied to the battery terminals are sufficiently well secured. Otherwise, in places of insufficient contact, significant heating of the metal is possible, up to their complete burnout.
For which cars is the 190 Ah battery suitable
A 12v battery with a capacity of 190 ampere hours is used for installation on trucks. This category includes vehicles whose total mass exceeds 3.5 tons. Also, buses and special equipment can be equipped with batteries of this type.
High-capacity batteries can be used not only for land transport. To start powerful diesel engines of yachts and boats, it will be enough to install 1 battery.
Which 190 Ah battery to choose and what to look for
The purchase of a low-quality 190 Ah battery can lead to an unexpected breakdown on the road, which is absolutely unacceptable for the truck on which it is transported.To reduce the likelihood of such an outcome, it is recommended to give preference to well-known manufacturers, while not necessarily expensive:
- The source of UNO.
- Extra Start.
- Fireball
- Volt.
- Magnum
- Akom.
- Tyumen battery.
- Varta.
- Mutlu.
- Bolk.
- Topla
- Bosch
- Black Horse.
The listed brands deserve the trust of domestic buyers, but even when buying a product from a well-known company one should beware of fakes. To minimize the likelihood of acquiring counterfeit products, you should only visit trusted stores for this purpose.
Did you have or have a 190 Ah battery? Then tell us in the comments which one and about your impressions about him, this will greatly help other motorists and will make the material more complete and accurate.
Reviews
Yuri. Novocherkassk
The battery for a truck is a kind of consumable, because every day you have to start a powerful motor in any weather. The Bosch 190 Ah 12 Volt battery completely destroyed this stereotype. From the moment of purchase, the battery has been serving for more than 5 years without any complaints.
Alexander. Ufa
I am very grateful to the people who at one time advised me to buy a Tyumen battery for Kamaz. Excellent quality at a reasonable price - this way you can characterize this battery.
Tyumen battery is the very price-quality quality!
He took a BOSCH 190 a / h and did not jump with it. He served for two years and that’s it. Initially began to be capricious in the first frosts.