How Temperature Affects a Telecom Battery's Performance

One of the most common challenges of battery power in telecommunications and UPS applications is temperature. Often, these batteries need to withstand high temperatures, as they are stored on-site outside of controlled-temperature environments. Even within controlled spaces, maintaining temperatures at 70-75 degrees (as most batteries are designed for) can lead to high overhead costs. 

How Does Heat Affect the Performance of Your Battery?

A battery’s power is generated by the interaction of a positive and negative charge within an electrolyte solution. Ambient temperature can have a major impact on this chemical reaction, as is commonly seen in colder temperatures, where the charge generates more slowly. Warmer temperatures have the opposite effect, enabling an increase in the chemical reaction. When it is too warm and the charge is too high, the current can leak within the battery, which contributes to an increase in the battery's self-discharge rate, making it age much faster. (This is usually the biggest factor decreasing the life expectancy of a battery). 

Deka Fahrenheit Presents a Unique Solution

Deka Fahrenheit is a revolutionary heat-tolerant VRLA (Valve-Regulated Lead Acid) monobloc battery, exclusively developed and manufactured by our supplier, East Penn Manufacturing. The cutting-edge Thermal Management Technology System includes the following features:

1. New case and cover plastic formula: The heat-resistant composite structure optimizes internal compression and enhances valve regulation performance.
2. Micro Catalyst: Lowers float current, mitigates thermal buildup, and prevents cell dry out.
3. TempX Additive: This unique formula is applied to the negative plate, this decreases float current by up to 75%.
4. Corrosion Inhibitor Alloy: Applied to the positive plate, this impedes corrosion.

As always, the Deka Fahrenheit battery also features East Penn’s exclusive IPF® (Individual Plate Formation) Technology that optimizes power capacities and ensures consistent cell-to-cell voltages that are critical to long-life reliability.

Contact the Experienced MK Battery Team to Learn More

Not only does the Deka Fahrenheit battery system feature revolutionary heat-resistant technology that prevents breakdown and extends battery life, but it also comes with the technical support and consultation of the battery experts at MK Battery. We partner with multiple major telecommunications companies to provide reliable UPS power in any condition that you face. We closely monitor long-term performance and provid proactive replacement, as it’s the best way to be confident in the reliability of your battery power, no matter where it's located. Contact our team to finally solve the challenge of high temperatures and short battery life.