The reliability of starting the engine of any car largely depends on the quality of the battery used. It should provide a current of several hundred amperes, which the starter consumes at the time of starting the engine and to serve without fail for at least five years. One of the premium quality car batteries that meets the requirements of the most demanding specialists is the FB Super Nova manufactured by a Japanese company. Furukawa battery.
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Where is the FB Super Nova Battery Used
Japanese FB Super Nova Series Lead Acid Battery Line JIS D 5301 and is intended for use in cars with gasoline and diesel engines.
The battery provides an excellent balance of reliability, durability and reasonable cost, as evidenced by the many reviews available on the Internet.
Models are available with a straight line (at the end of the marking, the letter R is used, which indicates that the minus is on the right) and reverse polarity (L is the minus on the left) with cone-shaped terminals of two types:
- thin T1 - the diameter of the anode is 14.7 mm and the cathode is 13 mm;
- thick T2 - the diameter of the anode is 19.5 mm and the cathode is 17.9 mm.
Applied Technology at FB Super Nova
These are maintenance-free current sources that are equipped with indicators designed to diagnose their condition (electrolyte and charge level).
In their production, the following technologies are used:
- the battery plates are made of lead-calcium alloy, which provides low self-discharge and trouble-free operation throughout the entire life cycle with minimal loss of electrolyte;
- the addition of special alloying additives to the active plates provides a high level of strength and battery efficiency at low temperatures;
- in the production of anode plates, Book-moldCasting technology is used, due to which the destruction of the active material is significantly reduced, which significantly extends the battery life;
- the molds used for casting plates have a special shape resembling a book, which provides their additional resistance to tensile deformation loads, improves the adhesion of active materials to the grate, and thereby extends the service life. In addition, this contributes to increased contact with active substances and prevents the possibility of short circuit.
All batteries manufactured by Furukawa Battery have international certificates ISO 9001, ISO14001, and also fully comply with Russian standards, as evidenced by the availability of relevant documents.
More information on the products can be found on the Russian-language website at http://www.furukawabattery.ru.
General specifications
The Super Nova Series battery range has the following specifications:
- rated voltage - 12 volts;
- average life - from 5 to 7 years;
| Marking | Capacity, Ah | Box current, A | Sizes, mm | Weight, kg | Terminals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40B19R / L | 38 | 330 | 185x125x227 | 9.4 | T1 |
| 46B24R / L | 45 | 330 | 236x126x227 | 11.5 | T1 |
| 55B24R / L | 45 | 570 | 236x126x227 | 12 | T2 |
| 55D23R / L | 60 | 550 | 230x169x225 | 14.8 | T2 |
| 75D23R / L | 65 | 620 | 230x169x225 | 16 | T2 |
| 80D26R / L | 68 | 700 | 257x170x225 | 18 | T2 |
| 95D31R / L | 80 | 740 | 304x171x225 | 21 | T2 |
All batteries are equipped with convenient handles, informative indicators of the degree of discharge and electrolyte level.
Battery Maintenance and Charging
To ensure long-term operation of lead-acid batteries, it is necessary to prevent their overcharging and undercharging. These problems can occur for the following reasons:
- the presence of malfunctions in the car's electrical network
- use of a battery that does not correspond to an existing generator and installed electrical equipment;
- poor contact at the junction of the battery terminals with conductors due to dirt, oxidation and poor tightening of the terminals;
- short operating time of the car, in which the battery does not have time to charge and restore the capacity caused by self-discharge, the consumption of alarms and the discharge from powerful electrical appliances during driving.
If the car travels several tens of kilometers daily, then usually this is enough to maintain battery power with the built-in generator.
In an insufficiently operated car, it is recommended to periodically check the charge level using the built-in indicator and, if necessary, charge the battery using a charger with a current of up to one tenth of its capacity.
Important! When operating the car in urban conditions and at low temperatures, it is recommended to use a series of batteries Fb9000. This line has an increased capacity and inrush current, and also maintains operability at temperatures up to -40 degrees.
When servicing a car, it is recommended to perform the following actions with the battery:
- periodically clean its surface with a damp cloth from dirt;
- monitor the condition of the terminals and, if necessary, clean them of oxides and lubricate;
- check electrolyte levels every week. If the electrolyte level drops below the permissible level during the warranty period, contact the warranty service;
- check the reliability of battery fastening and fixation of terminals on the electrodes;
- It is recommended 2 times a year (before frost and spring) to carry out a full battery charge.
Did you have or have a battery Fb super nova? Then tell us in the comments about your impressions about him, this will greatly help other motorists and will make the material more complete and accurate.
Reviews
Vasily, 44 years old
Great battery, the engine starts half-turn. I drive every day, the charge level is constantly normal. For two years now, the electrolyte has remained at the same level.
Semen, 32 years old
This battery has real Japanese quality, has traveled for three winters, and there have never been any problems with the launch and operation of electrical equipment.
Ivan, 29 years old
I changed the battery and wished I had done it before. It seems that I changed the starter or engine. The motor starts in a second, while driving, powerful sound is constantly running and the battery pulls everything without problems.
