The first thing you should start with when choosing a battery is its capacity. If it is small, then you will not be able to crank the engine at startup, and if it is too large, the generator will not be able to fully charge the battery even when moving over medium distances. Most often, batteries with a capacity of 55 a / h are found, since it is such a capacity that is ideally suited for gasoline cars with an average electric package and an engine of 1.6-1.8 liters.
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How much the battery weighs 55 a / h
By the weight of the battery you can judge a lot. The heavier the battery, the more lead it has and the better it is. If it weighs small, then most likely it is a fake or a completely poor battery. Therefore, it is important to know the average battery weight of 55 Ah.
3 main elements can affect the battery weight:
- Body. Always made from durable plastic. Its weight is usually from 5% to 7% of the total mass.
- Lead plates. Lead in a 55 Ah battery takes 75% -80% of the total mass.
- Electrolyte. The chemical solution takes the remaining 13-20% of the weight.
Depending on the technology and the manufacturer, the 55 Ah battery will weigh between 13 and 16 kg. On average, a good battery weighs about 14.6 kg. If it is a dry-charged battery, then it will weigh about 2 kg less, since it is supplied without electrolyte.
Battery Dimensions and Terminal Options
The dimensions of the battery and what kind of terminals it is, can be considered a rather important parameter, because if the sizes or terminals are not suitable, then you will not be able to put the battery under the hood of the car, although it fits in capacity. These indicators differ given the unit production standards:
- European (standard). The batteries are designed for European and domestic cars.
- ASIA. Suitable for cars made in Asian countries. The terminals are similar to European standards, but somewhat narrower and unlike European ones, which are slightly recessed, protrude above the body;
- American Suitable for American cars. The terminals are located on the end of the case, have an internal thread. Such units are rarely found on the Russian market, only in cars driven from the USA.
Sizes can also be in three versions: standard, low and Asian.
| Type of | Long mm | Width mm | Height mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 242 | 175 | 190 |
| Asian | 220-245 | 170-175 | 200-220 |
Dimensions depending on the manufacturer may vary by several millimeters.
Sometimes car owners manage to replace their old unit with a new one of a different standard, but if the terminals or polarity do not fit, then the battery cannot be connected to the network.
How much electrolyte is in the battery 55 a / h
Whenelectrolyte replacement you need to know the exact volume of the cans in order to know how much to fill. Now, due to the diversity of technologies, the scatter is quite large. Modern expensive batteries have more lead plates and are located closer to each other, so there is very little space left for the electrolyte, about 1.8-2.6 liters for all cans.
In budget batteries, the volume can reach 4 liters. Considering that the electrolyte is sold in auto parts stores in 1 l, 4 l and 5 l packs, it is more profitable to immediately take a 4 or 5 liter canister, which would be enough to top up after charging.
How to charge the battery 55 a / h
How long and how regularly a car battery will last will often depend on whether it is charged correctly during operation.The current for charging the device is chosen independently, based on the fact that it should not exceed 10% of the battery capacity, that is, in this case 5.5 A. You can independently charge 12V battery with a capacity of 55 amperes in 2 ways:
- constant current charging;
- constant voltage.
At the same time, if manual settings are made on the charger, then the indicator must be monitored every 2 hours, reduce the level of current supply along with how the voltage rises. This charging method takes at least 10 hours.
In the second method of charging, the continuous charge of the device can last up to 2 days, they do not configure anything manually, the charger does everything on its own. This method is considered the most effective, especially for a fully discharged battery. The selected voltage should vary between 13.8 - 14.5 V.
For which cars is the battery 55 a / h suitable
This battery is more suitable for budget cars of European, Russian and Asian production. All the same, in the United States they prefer more powerful motors for which other batteries are needed.
The capacity is selected based on the design and volume of the engine, as well as the fuel used:
- Carburetor engine - 1.2-1.6 liters;
- Injection engine - 1.6-2.2 liters;
- Diesel unit - up to 1.5 liters.
Of course, if you have a lot of electrical equipment or live in the northern region, it is better to take a more powerful battery, for example, 60 a / h or 62 a / h. At the same time, making sure that their cold scroll current is also higher.
Which 55 a / h battery to choose and what to look for
When buying a new battery with a capacity of 55 a / h, they primarily focus on the old "factory" unit, if it worked properly, then you should take the same one. If there were any problems, then you should pay attention to another manufacturer.
Now in the Russian market the following batteries from domestic and foreign manufacturers are popular: Tornado, Taxxon, FB Super NOVA, Totachi, Tudor, Mutlu, Medalist, Delkor, Tyumen battery, AkomCathode.
Did you have or have a battery 55 Ah? 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
Ivan Nikolaevich, 45 years old, Tomsk
On the old "Lada" stood Totachi 55 - I was completely satisfied, worked for about 5 years. I bought a Toyota, it turned out to be the same capacity in it, but the manufacturer was Varta. I’ve been traveling for 3 years, until it fails.
