Lead-acid Battery operation in cold temp.
Lead-acid Battery operation in cold temp.
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Hello, I'm planning on building an RC that will operate at low temp. (as low as 20 F). I know with most rechargable batteries the capacity will be substantially reduced at low temp. but I was wondering if the battery (RC) is stored at room temp. and then introduced into low temp. when it operates (i.e. battery starts to discharge) does the cold temp. still have an adverse effect on the battery performance/capacity?
Wouldn't the cold temp. (during operation or discharge cycle) almost help by keeping the battery cooler and therefore the battery internal resistance losses lower?
Would appreciate any insight you could share.
Wouldn't the cold temp. (during operation or discharge cycle) almost help by keeping the battery cooler and therefore the battery internal resistance losses lower?
Would appreciate any insight you could share.






RE: Lead-acid Battery operation in cold temp.
Lead-acid battery performance depends on the temperature of the battery. I knew an old trapper in the Yukon territory (Like Alaska but colder) who lived in a cabin with no electric power. His only cold starting aid for his old pickup was to take the battery into his cabin and warm it near his wood stove. With the battery warmed up he would be able to start his truck and go to town at -30 F.
Bill
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RE: Lead-acid Battery operation in cold temp.
Mike Halloran
Pembroke Pines, FL, USA
RE: Lead-acid Battery operation in cold temp.
RE: Lead-acid Battery operation in cold temp.