Replacing the battery in the car is planned or in case of failure. Of course, you can pick up the same model as before. But you can take a closer look at the news. Among them, Gigawatt batteries, which can be bought in the Russian Federation and the CIS countries, deserve special attention.
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Gigawatt Battery Manufacturer
Gigawatt battery is made in the United States. at Johnson Controls. The brand was registered in 1885.
This is a leader in the global automotive equipment manufacturing market, the official website indicates that the staff is more than 170 thousand people. Johnson Controls also produces such well-known brands as Varta, Optima, Tenax, Afa, Delkor and Medalist.
Gigawatt's main battery manufacturing plants are located in Wisconsin, Milwaukee. However, the company also cooperates with other countries, therefore production facilities are located in many European cities, in particular in Russia. Three large plants are located in the country - in Khimki, Togliatti and at the entrance to St. Petersburg. But most often, batteries that can be bought in Russia are produced in the Czech Republic. The most powerful production is located there.
Where are Gigawatt batteries used?
Gigawatt produces batteries exclusively for cars. In this case, the batteries are different in overall dimensions, pole arrangement, inrush currents and capacitance. Thanks to this, they are widely used not only for picking cars, but also for SUVs, trucks and special equipment.
The peculiarity of the Gigawatt is that it shows a high degree of work efficiency in severe frosts. This quality makes Gigawatt batteries optimal, and sometimes the only solution for motorists who live in northern latitudes or who have to go there for work.
A durable case, but at the same time lightweight, as it is made of durable lightweight plastic, makes it possible to install batteries on all brands of cars. The battery can withstand strong vibrations and shocks, so you can not be afraid to damage the case or plates on a bad road.
Applied technologies and their features
The manufacturing technology used is calcium (Ca / Ca). The bottom line is that lead battery gratings are alloyed with a small amount of calcium - up to 0.1 percent of the total weight.
A distinctive feature of this manufacturing technology is a low level of self-discharge and a decrease in the loss of electrolyte level. Therefore, maintenance and battery charging will be much less common. Due to the special manufacturing technology and high-quality assembly, Gigawatt batteries have several advantages:
- minimum maintenance during the entire life cycle;
- prolonged use;
- minimum self-discharge;
- high inrush current.
The main objective of the company is to ensure optimal voltage for modern cars. The fact is that the technology of machine production is becoming more complicated, more additional functions appear. As a result, the battery should have a large capacity. The company is engaged in the development and market introduction of batteries with increased nominal voltage and inrush current.
Technical specifications
Gigawatt batteries have various characteristics, including electrolyte density, voltage, current, and mass.
The main technical parameters are inrush current and rated capacity.
Devices are divided into:
- 40 - 45 Ah;
- 50 - 58 Ah;
- 60 - 69 Ah;
- 70 - 79 Ah;
- 80 - 99 Ah;
- more than 90 - 100 Ah.
The mass of the product increases depending on the degree of capacity. There are always options on sale with terminals of different polarity.
Gigawatt for cars
As a rule, Gigawatt passenger car batteries have a small to medium capacity (up to 80). They are completely maintenance free. Operating temperature range from -35 to +60 degrees. The warranty period is one year from the date of purchase.
Gigawatt for trucks
Options for trucks have a large capacity and inrush current value. Marking is the same as in cars.
Truck batteries should sometimes be serviced. This is due to the fact that there is a large degree of self-discharge and the electrolyte gradually leaves the cans.
Service
Although the battery is considered maintenance-free, some actions are worth carrying out. This will increase the service life. With proper care and control, batteries last 5-8 years.
Recommended:
- monitor terminals and contacts;
- check charge;
- before cold weather, recharge the power source;
- if the battery has covers, it means it is serviced and you will have to periodically check the electrolyte level and, if necessary, add distilled water.
How to charge Gigawatt batteries
This type of battery is charged using a special automatic charging station. The equipment calculates the degree of self-discharge and compensates for the disadvantage. When working with maintenance-free batteries, it is important not to allow the electrolyte to boil away, since it will not be possible to add water during its evaporation.
How to find out the release date and decrypt the code
Release date is a key indicator. The battery begins to age from the moment of release, and not from the beginning of operation. Knowing how to determine the date of manufacture, you can always choose the latest battery.
The marking itself is embossed on the battery case and it is quite difficult to make out. Johnson Controls produces a lot of batteries, but they are decrypted all the same, read more in the instructions for decrypting the release date of the Varta battery.
Did you have or have a battery Gigawatt? 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
Igor, 45 years old.
As the owner of a truck, I can say that the characteristics are excellent. Charge once a year, add water, service, open the cover for topping is not required.
Oleg, 32 years old.
Gigavat batteries are some of the best, identical in quality to European, Japanese, although they are made in America. I have a WV Passat with 1.8 liters. engine. I used the battery for six years, then I started to junk a bit at low temperatures.
Vitaliy, 47 years old.
It is important to pay attention to the expiration date, determine the year of manufacture. I got a marriage, immediately began to give a charge, showed the minimum current of the cold scroll. The store changed, but an unpleasant residue remained.
