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Warehouse IQ > Is it normal for a forklift’s battery to be really hot?

Is it normal for a forklift’s battery to be really hot?

Posted byd5admin May 28, 2012June 26, 2021
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What to do about a hot forklift battery

Wow, when I feel the side of the battery in my lift truck, it is really hot.  Is it normal for a lift truck’s battery to be really hot? 

Have you ever noticed this and asked that question?

Here’s your answer: Normal – yes.  Good?  No.

Chemical Reaction – Lead Acid Batteries

Charging and discharging forklift batteries will heat up a battery.  If you are running the lift truck hard with excessive lifting (and pulling out lots of amps) the battery will heat up.  So it is normal for a battery to feel hot on the sides when in used or charging.

Is it bad for a forklift battery to be hot?

It may be normal for a battery to generate heat when charging and discharging, however, heat will shorten the life of a forklift battery.  If the standard life of a battery is 2000 cycles (warrantied for 1500), the reason is that a battery can  expand and contract only so many times before the components inside the battery wear, become brittle and break.

Cool off a hot forklift battery

So, if you are looking to keep your forklift battery running for any length of time, try to keep it cool.  A hot forklift battery needs to be attended to.  Allow the battery to cool for a full eight hours after charging.  This will extend the life of the battery and provide for a reliable battery to use over time.

If you use your battery on a shift immediately after charging it, the heat build-up will eventually harm the battery and it will lead to its early demise and require a replacement.

Here is a handy tip: Install a fan on top of the battery’s intercell connectors.  This will cool the battery effectively. And extend its life.

 

Posted byd5adminMay 28, 2012June 26, 2021Posted inBatteries, Battery Charger, Forklift, Forklift Battery, Forklift Battery & ChargerTags: batteries for the forklift, Battery Cooling, Forklift Battery, Hot battery

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