Latest Blog: Your Battery Life
1st August 2025

Battery Care For Scrubber Dryers

Your scrubber dryer's battery determines how long and how well your machine runs. Good care extends battery life, reduces breakdowns, and cut costs.

Battery Type - It is important to know What You are using

Lead-Acid: Affordable but needs regular water top-ups and terminal cleaning. Low maintenance, shorter life regular checks prevent damage.

AGM/Gel: Maintenance-free and spill-proof. Ideal for busy teams, but sensitive to overcharging or incorrect chargers.

Lithium-ion: Longest lifespan and fastest charging. Great performance, but costly, must be used and charged correctly to protect investment.

Recommended daily usage tips:

Charge Fully After Each Shift (or at 20–30%)
Batteries last longer when they’re regularly fully charged. Partial charging causes sulfation in lead-acid and reduces capacity over time.

Avoid “Top-Up” Charging (Unless Lithium)
Constant short charges can reduce total battery lifespan, especially for lead-acid types not designed for it.

Use the Right Charger
The wrong charger can damage cells, reduce battery life, or cause overheating/fire risk.

Don’t Deeply Discharge Below 20%
Over-discharging strains the battery and causes permanent damage, especially in lead-acid batteries.

Recommended daily, monthly maintenance

Lead-Acid Only: Check water after charging. Use distilled water only. Low fluid levels expose plates causing irreparable damage. Low fluid levels expose plates, causing irreparable damage. Clean terminals helps to prevent corrosion and ensures good electrical contact. Secure vent caps will prevent acid leaks and helps regulate gas release.

All Batteries: Wipe battery surfaces, dust and grime can lead to electrical shorts or overheating. Inspect batteries for cracks, bulges or heat damage, early detection can prevent failure or safety hazards.

Storage Tips:

Charge fully, disconnect and store in a cool/dry area this will help self-discharge and damage from heat or moisture.

Signs that your battery needs replacing are shorter run times, slower charging, a bulging or leaking case and more error or total shut downs.

Batteries are like the engine of your scrubber dryer. A little care goes a long way - double the lifespan, fewer headaches, and major savings.