Almost any car owner can replace a car battery. It is much more difficult to choose a model without outside help that will last a long time without complaints. EcoStart batteries belong to the category of very reliable starter batteries and this article will describe in detail the reasons why these products have a longer shelf life than batteries of other brands.
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EcoStart Battery Manufacturer
EcoStart batteries are made in Poland at the Autopart factory. In this country, EcoStart is the only manufacturer that has introduced the latest developments in the field of production of lead electrodes for batteries.
They are successfully implemented both in the domestic market of Poland and outside the country. In Russia, Autopart plant products are represented by a large number of starter battery models, which, depending on capacity, can be used in cars or trucks.
Where are EcoStart batteries used?
Batteries of this brand can be used as starter batteries for trucks, buses or cars. Due to the fact that calcium technology is used in the production, the battery has a low-maintenance case.
Due to the lack of the need to constantly monitor the electrolyte level in banks, the products of this company are ideal for novice drivers, as well as for vehicle owners who do not like to delve into the intricacies of the operation of individual mechanisms and machine components.
Applied technologies and their features
Autopart uses state-of-the-art technology. Among the main features of the production of this type of battery can be called the use of ultrapure lead. In addition, the current collector plates of the battery are manufactured using calcium technology. This means that in the manufacture of gratings, calcium doped lead was used.
Thanks to the use of this technology, the effect of evaporation of the liquid is significantly reduced. The self-discharge of the battery also decreased, which allowed storing the product for a long time without recharging. A battery of this type perfectly tolerates vibration and increased mechanical stresses, which is why batteries of this type are installed on SUVs.
Technical characteristics of a model range
The Polish factory organized the production of a large number of battery models under the EcoStart brand. Products differ from each other in many characteristics, but special attention should be paid to the selection of a new battery in terms of capacity and cold scroll current.
Cars
For passenger vehicles EcoStart batteries are used, the capacity of which is in the range of 55 - 100 Ah. The most popular models in this category are:
| Title | Capacity, Ah | Starting current, A | Sizes, mm | Polarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6ST-55 | 55 | 450 | 242x175x190 | pr / ar |
| 6ST-60 | 60 | 480 | 242x175x190 | pr / ar |
| 6ST-62 | 62 | 510 | 242x175x190 | pr / ar |
| 6ST-66 | 66 | 540 | 278x175x190 | pr / ar |
| 6ST-77 | 77 | 680 | 278x175x190 | pr / ar |
| 6ST-90 | 90 | 720 | 353x175x190 | pr / ar |
| 6ST-100 | 100 | 800 | 353x175x190 | pr / ar |
All batteries of this brand intended for installation on a passenger car can be of direct or reverse polarity, therefore, when buying, you should pay special attention to the location of the terminals on the device.
Freight
For installation on trucks, more powerful EcoStart batteries are used:
| Title | Capacity, Ah | Starting current, A | Sizes, mm | Polarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6ST-140 | 140 | 1100 | 513x189x217 | pr / ar |
| 6ST-190 | 190 | 1300 | 513x223x217 | pr / ar |
| 6ST-225 | 225 | 1300 | 513x223x217 | pr / ar |
Accumulators for trucks manufactured at the Autopart factory have a lateral arrangement of terminals, which allows for the most compact placement of conductors connected to the battery. Also, all powerful battery models can be serviced, that is, if necessary, add distilled water to cans.
Service and Charging
Maintenance of the calcium battery is reduced to keeping its body clean and timely charging. The presence of water on the battery cover can lead to an increase in self-discharge, therefore, the battery should not only be cleaned from dust and dirt in a timely manner, but also wiped dry when the machine is used in rainy weather.
This type of battery can be charged up to 14.8 V. Calcium batteries such a recovery mode is well tolerated, but only on condition that the current strength was selected correctly.
In order for the battery to last for a long time, it is recommended to charge it with a current that is approximately 10% of the total battery capacity. The duration of such a charge should not exceed ten hours.
How to find out the release date and decrypt the code
The battery release date must be known in order not to accidentally purchase a product whose shelf life has long expired. Calcium batteries can be stored for up to 1 year. The release date is always inscribed on the top cover of the battery, therefore, after simple calculations, you can set the exact “age” of the battery. The EcoStart battery label is decrypted as follows:
- The first figure allows you to determine the year of manufacture of the battery. For example, the number “9” indicates that the battery was manufactured in 2019.
- The next two digits are the week ordinal of the year.
The marking can also be supplemented by the shift number in which the product was manufactured.
Did you have or have a battery EcoStart? Then tell us in the comments about your impressions about him, this will greatly help other motorists and will make the material more complete and accurate.
Reviews
Alexander. Volgograd
EcoStart found out about batteries on the official website of one very famous retail chain. I decided to purchase, because the ratio of capacity, current and price was the most optimal. The battery has never failed since then, but the battery lasts only 1 year, and this period is not enough for a full assessment of the battery quality.
Novel. Dolinsk city.
The battery is of European quality at a very attractive price.
Nikolay. Kolomna city.
I bought an EcoStart battery last year. I like the presence of a large starting current in this battery, which makes it easy to start the engine even in severe frost.
