A car’s
battery is it’s backbone. It is one of the primary elements required to run the
cars of today. All the electrical functions are regulated with the help of the
battery as a source. Although your car doesn’t really need a battery to run, it
does need one to start.
There are
many kinds of batteries and battery manufacturers in Melbourne. Also, the
general quality of batteries is pretty decent so you don’t have much to worry
about. However, in an old car that probably doesn’t run much or at all, the
hazards of battery can be manifold.
A battery
consists of three main components: the battery acid, lead and plastic. All
three are very dangerous to the environment and battery acid is quite dangerous
for humans. Battery acid consists mainly of sulphuric acid, which is highly
corrosive and can burn on touch. It can also ignite flames if it comes into
contact with flammable objects in the vicinity. Therefore, battery acid is by
far the most dangerous component of the three.
Lead and plastic are not dangerous per se, but they are great environmental hazards.
Lead causes poisoning and plastic is highly non-biodegradable. This means that
a battery should always be recycled and not kept lying in the car if it has not
been running for a long period of time. The best way to do this is by
contacting the bevy of car removal companies in Melbourne and having them take
away your old car. They will pay you a good amount of cash for your troublesand you will have more space in your garage for a new car, if you like.
If you
don’t wish to sell away your car, atleast keep your battery in storage by
removing it, cleaning it with a solution of water and baking soda. Top it up
with distilled water before keeping it in a cool, dry place for storage.
