Batteries Source

Source batteries are popular due to their quality characteristics, reliability and the use of modern technology. However, it is necessary to make a steamy choice of the model, as well as provide proper care that will extend the life of the device.

Battery Manufacturer Source

The Istok company appeared due to the merger of two enterprises - the International Scientific and Industrial Corporation "VESTA" and the battery plant in Kursk. More information about the company can be found on their official website http://www.akbkursk.ru/. The main task set for the manufacturer is the production of high-power devices with extended service life.

The production of the first joint battery was introduced in 2002. According to the marketing department in one product, the consumer will receive a combination of innovative technologies, the latest developments and the application of the knowledge of real professionals.

Where are the source batteries used?

The company's products are actively used by owners of cars and trucks. For motorcycles of domestic and foreign manufacture, the company has developed a separate series of batteries - Istok Electro.

Owners will appreciate the vibration resistance, rugged case and low self-discharge. In any conditions, the unit will provide the functionality of the equipment, which is what every consumer needs. The lineup serves all classes of cars, from small cars to jeeps. For minibuses, trucks and special equipment there is a separate line of batteries.

Applied technologies and their features

• Low antimony alloys doped with tin and selenium can protect the lattice from corrosion, thereby extending the shelf life of the product.
• Used lead-calcium alloys reduce self-discharge and battery water consumption. The need for servicing such a product decreases, and the margin of operational properties increases.
• The strength of the active mass is achieved through the use of phosphoric acid, which reduces the rate of material shedding by 50 percent. The battery is resistant to stress, well takes charge.
• The use of an innovative expander increases the life of the negative electrode.
• The durability of ISTOK products is guaranteed through the use of high-quality polypropylene copolymer.
• Explosion-proof and environmental resistance guaranteed.

Technical specifications

A wide range of products is available on the market, allowing you to choose the battery for cars and trucks. Depending on this, the technical characteristics of each product differ.

Car Battery Source

The battery for a passenger car is selected taking into account the engine size, seat and volume of electrical equipment. Depending on this, the capacity and current of the cold scroll are selected. The model range assumes a wide range from 45 to 110 Ah, and the cost of production varies depending on this indicator. This category is in great demand.

Freight Battery Source

The choice of freight battery is wide enough to cover most of the freight transport. Capacity varies from 132 to 225 ah with inrush currents from 880 to 1600 amperes. Having decided to purchase such a battery, the consumer will certainly make the right choice, because there are models with direct and reverse polarity on sale.

Service and Charging

Simple battery care rules will extend the life of the battery:

• It is always necessary to monitor the level of electrolyte and, if there is a shortage of it, top up with distilled water.
• The battery must be dry and clean, since moisture and dirt can cause short circuits between the terminals.
• The terminals must be clean, it is recommended to lubricate them with special means.
• Sometimes check the battery mount, it should not hang.
• Make sure that the battery is charged and, if necessary, charge it.
• Once every three months, check the voltage at the time of starting the motor.

The voltage of a normally charged battery is in the range from 12.6 to 12.7 volts, if it drops to 11.6, then it is considered discharged and needs to be charged.

To do this:

1. Remove battery from vehicle;
2. Bring it to a well-ventilated room with a plus temperature;
3. Let it warm up to room temperature;
4. Wipe off moisture and dirt;
5. Open the lids in each jar and add water if necessary;
6. Connect the memory;
7. We set the current to 14.4 V;
8. The voltage is 10% of the battery capacity, that is, if the capacity is 72 Ah, then the voltage should be up to 7.2 A (rounded down to 7 Amps);
9. Charge time takes about 10 hours;
10. After charging, turn off the charger and check the electrolyte level again, then tighten the covers.

Do not close the jars before charging, so that steam boils freely when the electrolyte boils, by the way it is poisonous, so the room should be well ventilated.

How to find out the release date and decrypt the code

Marking is necessary to select the product with the correct capacity, voltage, take into account the indicators of the cold scroll current, etc.

• 6 is a number indicating the number of batteries connected in series.
• ST is a starter type device.
• It turns out that 6CT is a starter battery of 6 cans and only such are used in vehicles.
• Battery capacity - from 45-225 Ah.

There are options for sale with different indicators of water consumption:

• N - with normal, classic consumption.
• L - low consumption.
• VL - with a very low consumption.

With direct polarity, nothing is indicated in the marking, the opposite is indicated by the letter R. To determine the year of manufacture of the battery with a capacity of 45-110 Ah, you need to pay attention to the 10-digit number in the upper right corner of the cover. The month of manufacture is the first two digits, the year of manufacture is the next two digits, but the rest are the unit identification number. The date of issue of the battery with a capacity of 132-225 Ah is indicated in the front of the case at the end.

Example: Marking 0617 987654 - the battery was manufactured in June 2017, 987654 - identification number.

Did you have or have a battery Source? 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

1. I ordered the bacterium in the ATL spare parts network five years ago. Still working properly. According to the documentation, the 6ST-55 model was required, but after sitting on the forums, I studied the reviews and acquired the “sixtieth”. In winter, I did not remove the battery, only disconnected the terminals. In such a hard mode, the car would start anyway, over time, the capacity indicator fell, the battery was sold with the machine.
2. You can charge the device without problems and not worry about the voltage drop. It works well even in cold weather - durable and frost-resistant plastic housing.In addition to a number of tangible advantages, I encountered a manifestation of corrosion on the mounting bracket, so I had to grind the terminals with paper. For the rest, the battery suits and justifies the investment in operation.
3. The starting current of this device is lower than existing foreign analogues. Such batteries are less stable at low temperatures, but they are much cheaper than a foreign counterpart. In general, the quality of the product is justified by invested funds. Despite this, the unit works for a long time and withstands recharging well.

To make sure of all the advantages of such modern devices, it is worth to buy a suitable source model once. Consumers note that domestic products justify all investments.