Being at first, rather, a kind of entertainment, scooters over time have become one of the most popular means of transportation in almost the whole world. Lightness, ease of operation, high maneuverability, plus high reliability, low maintenance, affordable price - this is what a modern scooter is.
Scooters are similar in design to mopeds so popular in the second half of the last century. The main difference is the presence of a variator and a
battery. A battery for a scooter is needed not so much for the sparking process, but for the operation of all kinds of sensors, indicators, devices, sound and light alarms, and, most importantly, for the operation of the starter. The batteries installed on scooters in their design and principle of operation are practically no different from automobiles (with the exception of 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 scooter models were equipped with just such batteries. The usual electrolyte is poured into them - a mixture of distilled water and sulfuric acid. They are still found on many models.
Acidic batteries have a low cost, and electrolyte can be added to them as needed. The main disadvantage of such batteries is poor tightness.
2. Gel. Inside them there are also lead plates, the space between which is filled with gel - a jelly-like dense mass. The gel battery for a scooter is characterized by high performance and durability. He is not afraid of spraying and spreading of electrolyte during capsizing. 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 a scooter has a high energy density and a low self-discharge flow. Their main drawback is that with a full discharge, irreversible consequences can occur leading to battery failure, and overcharging or overheating can lead to destruction of the plates.
How to charge a scooter battery
Any battery needs to be periodically checked for its compliance with the specified parameters. No exception and the battery for the scooter. Serviced and low-maintenance batteries require regular monitoring of electrolyte levels and densities. To check the status of maintenance-free batteries, use the integrated charge level indicator. The voltage at the terminals is determined either using a load plug or on a special stand.
Regardless of the type of battery, it needs periodic recharging. To avoid overcharging the battery, as well as to save yourself from constant monitoring of the charging process, the best option is to purchase an automatic charger, which itself will diagnose the battery and select the necessary current and charging time. Moreover, the cost of such a device is not so high.
Compliance with the most elementary operating rules is the key to the fact that the battery for a scooter will serve its caring owner for more than one or even two years.