For the normal operation of electrical appliances in the car, a suitable battery is needed, the capacity of which will allow supporting the operation of devices without problems and at the same time starting the engine. To have a sufficient supply of electricity, many motorists seek to install batteries of a larger capacity. The best option for a middle class passenger car is a 60 ah battery.
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How much does a 60 Ah battery weigh?
The standard 12V 6ST-60 battery consists of six cans of the same volume, in which there are lead plates, separators and an electrolyte. The battery always weighs quite a lot. The main weight falls on lead plates, but, in addition, a sufficiently large amount of acid solution is poured inside the product, which is much heavier than water. The body of the product consists of dense plastic, the mass of which is relatively small, but also contributes to the total weight of the battery.
The total mass of the battery charged with electrolyte with a capacity of 60 A / h may vary slightly depending on the technology and manufacturer, but the average figure will be from 13 to 16 kg.
Battery Dimensions and Terminal Options
In order for the battery to fit in the engine compartment on a special platform, you need to know the exact dimensions. Moreover, not only length and width, but also height. The thing is that batteries at 60 ampere hours are produced in three versions:
| Type of | Long mm | Width mm | Height mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 242 | 175 | 190 |
| Low | 242 | 175 | 175 |
| Asian | 232 | 173 | 225 |
Car owners should also know under which terminal arrangement option it is necessary to purchase a car battery. On the shelves of stores you can find a battery with a capacity of 60 ampere hours with the following terminal options:
- Standard. Such terminals on all European and Russian cars. The positive terminal has a diameter of 19.5 mm and the negative terminal 17.9
- ASIA. These terminals are found on Asian cars, unlike standard ones, they already stick out over the battery. The plus terminal is 12.7 mm and the minus terminal is 11.1 mm.
- American Screw terminals, located on the end of the battery, are found on driven cars from the United States.
All batteries are available with both direct [+ -] and reverse [- +] polarity.
How much electrolyte in a battery is 60 Ah
In lead-acid batteries, there is a direct relationship between the capacity of the product and the amount of electrolyte poured into cans. For a 60 Ah battery, the volume of the sulfuric acid solution will be about 3-4 liters. Such a scatter due to various technologies. In modern expensive batteries there is more lead and less electrolyte, on the contrary, in budget models.
You can buy electrolyte in almost any auto parts store. Implementation is carried out in bottles of 1 and 5 liters. To save money, it is recommended to purchase a 5 - liter canister.
How to charge the battery 60 Ah
The current value directly depends on the battery capacity and is equal to 10% of it. In our case, the capacitance is exactly 60, which means that the current should be up to 6 amperes. The voltage is 14.4 volts. Approximately in 10 hours it should be charged.
The safest way is to use automatic chargers that independently adjust the battery charge intensity. When such devices are connected to the network, it is completely unnecessary to monitor the battery charging process.
Which car battery is suitable for 60 Ah?
Batteries with a voltage of 12 volts and a capacity of 60 a / h are suitable for installation on cars whose engine capacity does not exceed 2 liters.As a rule, without any serious consequences, you can replace standard batteries with a capacity of 55 A / h, installed on domestic cars. Provided that the battery is suitable for the size and location of the terminals, increasing the current storage capacity of the vehicle's on-board system will lead to more confident operation, especially in urban traffic jams and in the winter season.
If the car is equipped with a Start-Stop system, then you need to choose a battery made by technology Agm, GEL or Efb. They also perfectly withstand deep discharges and can be used as traction, but they can’t be charged with conventional chargers, you need a special one.
Which 60 Ah battery to choose and what to look for
In order for the battery to last as long as possible, it is important not to allow deep discharges, to protect the product from mechanical damage, to bring the product into a warm room when the car is parked outdoors for a long time in the winter. In addition, it is necessary at the time of purchase to give preference to a trusted brand. Among domestic and import brands, the most popular are:
| Domestic | Overseas |
|---|---|
| The beast | Varta |
| Tyumen | Mutlu |
| Tornado | Tab |
| Titan | Bars |
| Bison | Atlant |
| Akom | Gigawatt |
| Bear | Moratti |
| Magnum | Unikum |
| AutoFan | Westa |
| Dominator | Uno |
| Bolk | Fireball |
The listed brands have all the necessary advantages for providing electric current to modern cars, which are equipped with internal combustion engines up to 2 liters.
Did you have or have a battery 60 Ah? Then tell us in the comments which one and about your impressions about him, this will greatly help other motorists and will make the material more complete and accurate.
Reviews
Nikolay. Murmansk
I purchased for my own way a new Bosch s4 silver battery with a capacity of 60 Ah. The battery perfectly turns the starter in any weather, and during the polar night provides good visibility on the road, even at low engine speeds.
Gregory. city of Stavropol.
A very good battery for a car is the Titan 6 St 60 A / h. Often you have to ride your Mazda at night, so the increased battery capacity is needed like air.
Alexander. city of Kerch.
For more than 10 years I have been buying Forse batteries for my UAZ. Products of excellent quality, including high-capacity models.
Before you charge the battery, you need to properly prepare it, because if you remove it, you need to check everything all at once. As I wrote above, it will be about the battery that is being serviced.