Wet Cell Batteries


Absolyte Batteries

Description: Large, lead acid & cadmium, vented (VRLA), rechargeable

Formats: Rectangular in steel racks

Common Uses: Telecommunications systems, railroad switchgear and signals, solar arrays, Un-interruptible Power Systems (see UPS section)

Safety: Non-spillable, lead is a toxic heavy metal, contains acid electrolyte that is corrosive if spilled

Large Flooded Cell Batteries

Description: Large, flooded cell batteries, typically lead acid, vented, rechargeable

Formats: Hard case, rectangular

Common Uses: Stationary Power, telecommunications systems, utility systems, Un-interruptible Power Systems (see UPS section)

Safety: Spillable, lead is a toxic heavy metal, contains large quantity of acid electrolyte, electrolyte corrosive if spilled, extremely heavy

Lead Acid Batteries

Description: Medium to large, flooded cell batteries, vented, rechargeable

Formats: Hard case, rectangular, multi-cell

Common Uses: Automobiles, motorcycles, boats, outdoor power equipment

Safety: Spillable, lead is a toxic heavy metal, contains acid electrolyte that is corrosive if spilled

Nickel Iron Batteries

Description: Medium to large, flooded cell batteries, vented, rechargeable, very long lasting

Formats: Metal case, rectangular

Common Uses: Railroad signals, mining operations, declining in use to lead acid batteries

Safety: Spillable, non-toxic

Steel Case Batteries

Description: Large, flooded cell batteries, lead acid, vented, rechargeable

Formats: Individual cells within a steel casing

Common Uses: Forklifts, industrial machinery, motive power

Safety: Spillable, lead is a toxic heavy metal, contains acid electrolyte that is corrosive if spilled

Un-interruptible Power Supply (UPS) Batteries

Description: Medium to large, flooded cell batteries, typically lead acid, vented (VRLA), rechargeable

Formats: Hard case, rectangular, multi-cell in steel racks

Common Uses: Un-interruptible Power Systems, stationary power

Safety: Non-spillable, contains some acid electrolyte

VRLA (Valve Regulated Lead Acid) Batteries

Description: Medium to large, maintenance-free, vented (VRLA), rechargeable

Formats: Hard case, rectangular, multi-cell

Common Uses: Automobiles, motorcycles, boats, wheelchairs, emergency lighting, Un-interruptible Power Systems (see UPS section)

Safety: Non-spillable, lead is a toxic heavy metal, contains some acid electrolyte

Wet Nickel-Cadmium (NiCd) Batteries

Description: Medium to large, flooded cell batteries, vented, rechargeable, pocket-plate and sinter-plate types

Formats: Hard case, tall rectangular, multi-cell

Common Uses: emergency power, telephone systems, solar arrays, hybrid automobiles (see Hybrid Automobile section also), railroad systems, starting aircraft turbines and for extreme conditions

Safety: Spillable, cadmium is a toxic heavy metal