The Big Advantages of the 12V Gel Battery

Modern lead-acid batteries have improved safety in a number of ways. While it's near impossible to nix lead from everything in our lives, as we need to use it for batteries, this metal does have some significant benefits. The development of the 12V gel battery is an excellent example of this, as new technological improvements have made it possible for batteries to be more safe. 

The 12V gel battery utilizes a specialized gel as an electrolyte instead of straight liquid acid. This silica-based gel suspends the necessary lead plates while simultaneously allowing electrons to travel between them. By replacing liquid acid with this gel, owners of 12V gel batteries enjoy the following outstanding benefits:

• No leaks. This is arguably the most important advantage of gel batteries and is one of the biggest reasons why people switch to this type of battery over traditional lead-acid batteries. The 12V gel battery is leak-proof because there is no liquid acid and so should you ever tip or puncture this type of battery, you won't have to deal with dangerous and damaging substances.
• Versatile use. Because traditional liquid acid batteries have the potential to leak, it's necessary for their owners to carefully place batteries in an upright position and securely bolt them there. Because gel batteries can be tipped without issue, they can be used safely in a wider range of situations. Owners can likewise enjoy positioning and securing them in more convenient locations for the user and not just positions that are considered safe. 12V gel batteries are also lighter than traditional lead-acid batteries, making them even easier to lift, hold, and install in otherwise inconvenient locations, such as in a high RV shelf. 
• Better operations across temperature extremes. Studies have also shown that the 12V gel battery is more durable than lead-acid batteries in extreme temperatures. These types of batteries will operate effectively between an incredible -40 degrees Fahrenheit and 140 degrees Fahrenheit. Additionally, their gel make-up makes them better able to withstand corrosion, shock, and vibration.
• Slower discharging for a longer lifespan. Lead-acid batteries are certainly cost-effective battery solutions and in situations like your vehicle, they will offer great usage over a long-lifespan. However, when compared to gel batteries, they simply cannot compete. A lead-acid battery that is regularly used and thus charged, such as in a daily driving vehicle, has an expected lifespan between 3 and 5 years. In contrast, a high-quality 12V gel battery that is similarly cared for and regularly kept at a high charge will last over a decade and can last upwards of two decades. The reason why is thanks in part to their slower discharge rate.

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