How to choose a battery for a scooter and how to service it

At first, rather, an original means of entertainment, scooters eventually became one of the most popular means of transportation practically all over the world. Lightness, ease of operation, high maneuverability plus high reliability, low operating costs, affordable price - that's what a modern scooter is.

By its design scooters are similar to the mopeds so popular in the second half of the last century. The main difference is the presence of a variator and a battery. The battery for the scooter is needed not so much for the process of sparking as for the operation of all kinds of sensors, indicators, instruments, sound and light alarms, and most importantly for the starter. The batteries installed on the scooters , in terms of their design and principle of operation, are practically the same as the car ones (except for the dimensions). As a rule, the battery for a scooter has a voltage of 12 V, although there are models equipped with 6 V batteries.

What are the batteries for scooters

1. Acidic. The first models of scooters were equipped with just such batteries. They fill the usual electrolyte - a mixture of distilled water and sulfuric acid. They still occur on many models. Acid batteries have a low cost, and electrolyte can be added as needed. The main drawback of such batteries is poor tightness.

2. Gel's. Inside of them also there are lead plates, the space between them is filled with gel - jelly-like thick mass. The gel battery for the scooter is characterized by high performance and durability. He is not afraid of splashing and spreading of electrolyte during overturning. The disadvantage of such a battery is its high cost.

3. Lithium-ion. Having a small size and weight, these batteries are widely used in racing models. The principle of their action is the same as that of acidic ones, the difference is only in the materials used. The lithium-ion battery for the scooter is characterized by high energy density and low self-discharge flow. Their main drawback is that with a full discharge, irreversible consequences can occur, leading to the battery failure, and overcharging or overheating can lead to the destruction of the plates.

How to charge the scooter battery

Any battery needs periodic inspection to see if it matches the specified parameters. No exception and the battery for the scooter. In serviced and low-maintenance batteries it is necessary to regularly check the level and density of the electrolyte. To check the status of unattended batteries, an integrated charge level indicator is used. The voltage at the terminals is determined either by means of a load fork or on a special stand.

Regardless of the type of battery, it needs periodic recharging. To avoid overcharging the battery, and also to spare yourself from constant monitoring of the charging process, the best option is to purchase an automatic charger that will self-diagnose the battery and select the necessary current and charging time. Especially the cost of such a device is not so high.

Observance of the most elementary rules of operation is a guarantee that the scooter battery will serve its caring owner not one or even two years.