{"id":2490,"date":"2021-01-11T09:57:59","date_gmt":"2021-01-11T08:57:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aideautomotive.com\/?p=2490"},"modified":"2021-01-11T09:57:59","modified_gmt":"2021-01-11T08:57:59","slug":"hgv-truck-battery-test-maintenance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aideautomotive.com\/articles\/hgv-truck-battery-test-maintenance\/","title":{"rendered":"HGV Truck Battery Test & Maintenance"},"content":{"rendered":"

aide automotive has issued the following guidance for workshops regarding HGV Truck battery maintenance during the pandemic.<\/p>\n

Batteries have come under increased scrutiny in recent times, the firm says, either because vehicles have been parked up for periods of time or because breakdowns are not an option.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe problems experienced by transport workshops in the last few months have condensed and highlighted issues that have been going on for some time,\u201d aide auto states.<\/p>\n

\u201cMany workshops of major transport companies have been trying to think their way out of growing battery challenges \u2013 and bills \u2013 that have appeared.\u00a0 We have been approached for advice about looking at different battery technologies and specifications, with the feeling that they will get more out of a battery if they go for a higher spec.<\/p>\n

\u201cUnfortunately, it does not matter how high or low the spec is, if you don\u2019t look after your batteries by testing and charging them.\u00a0 It will ultimately make little change or improvement to fleet reliability, or reducing operating costs, unless we also ensure that the batteries are cared for. Constant maintenance is the key to that required reliability.\u201d<\/p>\n

aide auto says it has discovered that many companies fall foul of investing considerable sums in battery technology, and then not looking after it by not running testing and charging programmes.<\/p>\n

Introducing a proactive battery maintenance programme, and higher specification batteries into a fleet, can make a positive impact in vehicle reliability, the firm contends.<\/p>\n

\u201cJust changing the battery product, with no maintenance programme, will not alter your fleet reliability,\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cYou need to look at this as a complete picture \u2013 choosing the correct battery spec and then employing a suitable battery management programme.<\/p>\n

\u201cThroughout the Covid pandemic, we all know someone who has had flat batteries, and this is the time to look at ourselves and stop trying to plug the leaky bucket with a plaster. It\u2019s important to invest in your workshop\u2019s arsenal of equipment.\u201d<\/p>\n

aide auto has issued the following guidance for workshops regarding battery maintenance during the pandemic.<\/p>\n

To keep batteries in an optimal state of charge, the firm says, workshops should test and charge every vehicle that enters, make sure that the batteries are balanced, and identify parasitic drains and keep them to a minimum: this can be automated with the EXP1000 FHD.<\/p>\n

\u201cDrains will include master switches, internal lights, security cameras, ticket machines, all lighting etc,\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cSwitch off all loads at the end of the vehicle clean<\/p>\n

\u201cIf a battery has been tested and it needs charging, charge it as required.<\/p>\n

\u201cParked up vehicles should be tested frequently \u2013 at least once a month<\/p>\n

\u201cLook after all the batteries in store\/stock. Keep them at a minimum of 12.5V, ideally above this. Test these batteries monthly and charge where necessary. The same rules apply to AGM or EFB batteries.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou will need the EXP platform to measure the individual performance and balanced state of batteries.\u00a0 Connecting this to the integrated amp clamp, you can measure the parasitic drains that are present.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith hybrid vehicles, jump starting can cause damage to the high voltage battery pack, so keep these vehicles in a solid state of charge.<\/p>\n

\u201cKeep all power packs on charge continually, to ensure that they are effective when required in any emergency.\u201d<\/p>\n

To prepare the workshop for when the pandemic is over, aide auto advises that technicians should keep all testing and charging equipment in excellent condition, make sure that the terminals are kept clear from grease and grime, and service and repair any equipment that has become faulty or showing signs of wear and tear.<\/p>\n

So with great deals on Midtronics MDX 12\/24 volt battery testers, \u201cTest & Charge This Winter!\u201d<\/p>\n

Our refurbished MDX Battery testers are of great value & with 12 months warranty this is a great deal to equip a Commercial Vehicle garage with a quality battery tester.<\/p>\n

Read more about Midtronics MDX range here<\/a><\/p>\n

Read more about the Midtronics EXP Battery Tester here<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

aide automotive has issued the following guidance for workshops regarding HGV Truck battery maintenance during the pandemic. Batteries have come under increased scrutiny in recent times, the firm says, either because vehicles have been parked up for periods of time or because breakdowns are not an option. \u201cThe problems experienced by transport workshops in the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":2470,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[113,4,5,65,150,257,31,68,69,151,258,71,226,13,259,260,23,261],"class_list":["post-2490","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","tag-24-volt","tag-aide-automotive","tag-automotive-products","tag-battery-tester","tag-commercial-vehicle","tag-daf","tag-diagnostics","tag-exp1000","tag-heavy-duty-battery-testing","tag-hgv","tag-iveco","tag-mdx655p","tag-mercedes","tag-midtronics","tag-renault","tag-scania","tag-truck","tag-volvo","entry","has-media"],"yoast_head":"\nHGV Truck Battery Test & Maintenance - Aide Automotive Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Truck \/ HGV Midtronics MDX 12\/24 volt battery testers, \u201cTest & Charge This Winter. 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