Crane & Access Magazine
May 8, 2009
Although not new, this product is a great innovation and until now a bit of a secret. The company, Thermoil, produces an additive for lead acid batteries and claims it can double or even triple their life, while making them safer and maintaining performance for longer.
The way the additive works is simple enough, but its formulation has taken quite a while and on which the patent rests. Essentially the product 'Battery Demister' lays down a layer of inert oil on top of the batteries electrolyte (acid/water mix) so that the hydrogen and oxygen bubbles which rise rapidly through the electrolyte particularly when over-charging, are slowed before reaching the top, virtually eliminating the sulfuric acid mist forced out the vent during the charging process. The oil condenses the hydrogen and oxygen gases, returning the water molecules back into the cell.
With virtually no mist and much less gassing, the battery top remains free of acid deposits, whilst the chemistry of the electrolyte is maintained, greatly reducing water consumption, toxic fumes, explosion risk and post and cable corrosion, while reducing the need to clean the battery, cables and battery tray as often.
Adding the solution is extremely easy, taking just a few minutes, while the cost per battery depends on how much of the additive you purchase, but averages around $14 (£10) with a full money back satisfaction guarantee. In fact the company encourages you to run a trial by treating only half the batteries on a machine and watching the difference.
Innovations, Cranes & Access
PO Box 6998
Brackley, NN13 5WY
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Although not new, this product is a great innovation and until now a bit of a secret. The company, Thermoil, produces an additive for lead acid batteries and claims it can double or even triple their life, while making them safer and maintaining performance for longer.
The way the additive works is simple enough, but its formulation has taken quite a while and on which the patent rests. Essentially the product 'Battery Demister' lays down a layer of inert oil on top of the batteries electrolyte (acid/water mix) so that the hydrogen and oxygen bubbles which rise rapidly through the electrolyte particularly when over-charging, are slowed before reaching the top, virtually eliminating the sulfuric acid mist forced out the vent during the charging process. The oil condenses the hydrogen and oxygen gases, returning the water molecules back into the cell.
With virtually no mist and much less gassing, the battery top remains free of acid deposits, whilst the chemistry of the electrolyte is maintained, greatly reducing water consumption, toxic fumes, explosion risk and post and cable corrosion, while reducing the need to clean the battery, cables and battery tray as often.
Adding the solution is extremely easy, taking just a few minutes, while the cost per battery depends on how much of the additive you purchase, but averages around $14 (£10) with a full money back satisfaction guarantee. In fact the company encourages you to run a trial by treating only half the batteries on a machine and watching the difference.
Innovations, Cranes & Access
PO Box 6998
Brackley, NN13 5WY
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it