How to Desulfate a Battery With Epsom Salts

Complete the Desulfation Process

1. Measure 7 to 8 oz. of Epsom salts. Heat 1/2 quart of distilled

water to 150 degrees Fahrenheit. Test the boiling temperature
using your thermometer. Pour the Epsom salt into the hot water and
let it dissolve.

2. Put on your gloves and goggles again if you removed them. Remove
the caps on the battery cells. If the battery is sealed such that you
can't see the battery cells, locate the "shadow plugs" that cover
the battery cells. The shadow plugs are drawn onto the battery
compartment itself. Slowly drill through the outline for each
shadow plug until you can see the cells.

3. Drain any remaining battery fluid into the bucket. Neutralize the
fluid by pouring baking soda into the fluid. Dispose of the
neutralized acid by pouring it down a drain. Turn on the water and
slowly pour the neutralized acid down an inside or outside drain.
This procedure is safe, as you've neutralized the fluid with the
baking soda.

4. Use plastic funnels to pour Epsom salt into each battery cell until
the cells are filled with salt. Replace the battery caps on the
battery. If you drilled holes into a sealed battery, you must plug
plastic plugs into those holes. Gently shake the battery to ensure
that the Epsom salt is well distributed.

5. Read the instructions for your individual battery charger. Each

charger works differently. Charge the battery by connecting the
positive --- "+" or "POS" --- cable to the positive terminal; then
attach the negative cable to the negative terminal. Charge the
battery according to your battery charger user instructions. Select
the correct "VOLT/AMP" setting on your charger. The battery is
desulfated after the charge is complete.
Give Your Dead UPS Battery A Second Life Using This
Cheap And Simple Trick

With power crisis becoming an epidemic across the world, frequent

power outages are no surprise. Some countries have to go through load
shedding for 12-14 hours a day. UPS comes as a savior for the people
of these countries as it provides backup power supply when the grid
supply goes away.

The main cost involved in running a UPS are the batteries that have to
be replaced every 2-3 years. Today, we will reveal you a simple trick
that has been used by Geeks for decades to give a second life to
batteries.
For this to work, all you need is a pack of Epsom salt and distilled
water. Epsom salt is commonly available from any big chemist shop
since epsom salt has many cosmetic uses as well. Some chemists call it
Magnesium Sulphate so ask for both the names at the chemist.

Once you have these two things, follow the instructions below:
Take 2/3 cup of Epsom salt (MgSO4) and add it into 2 cups of distilled
water.
Heat the solution on a stove in a sauce pan till Epsom salt is totally
dissolved in the water.
Disconnect and safely remove battery from the UPS.
Wear safety equipment ( Gloves and safety glasses)
Open the filler caps of the battery.

Add an equal amount of the MgSO4/H2O solution into each filler hole
of the battery till you have consumed all the solution.
Replace filler caps and put the battery on charging.
Thats it, now you need to wait for a week as the condition of the
battery will start to improve by each passing day. The cells will de-
sulphate and the battery will start to give better backup time by each
passing day. The battery should give best performance in 8-10 days.
You can use this trick after every passing year and use your UPS
battery for an extra 2 years.
How to Renew a Car Battery
Modern car batteries are reliable and long-lasting. When they cease to work
properly, it is usually due to sulfation. Sulfation occurs when the lead electrodes in
the battery become coated with sulfur from the sulfuric acid electrolyte. The
primary cause of sulfation is repeated deep discharges (running the battery down).
There are several methods for reversing sulfation, provided the sulfur hasn't
corroded the lead plates too badly. The simplest and least expensive requires only
a common household chemical and a good quality "smart" charger designed for use
with car batteries.
Things You'll Need: Safety glasses, Gloves, Wrench, Pitcher,
Non-metallic container, Funnel, , Drill, Shadow cap plugs,
3-Phase battery charger. Epsom salts, Distilled water AND Baking soda

Instructions
Use a crescent wrench to loosen the battery cables and remove the
battery from the car. Work in a well ventilated area and always wear
gloves and safety glasses when working with lead acid batteries. Keep
open flames away from the work area.

Remove the cell caps located on top of the battery. If it's a sealed
battery, locate the entry points (called shadow caps) marked on top of
the battery and use a drill to punch through them. Drain the battery
fluid into anon-metallic container.

Mix a solution of 15 percent to 20 percent by weight of magnesium

sulfate (better known as Epsom salts) and water--about 7 oz. of Epsom
salts to 1 qt. of water). Use distilled water since tap water sometimes
contains chemicals harmful to batteries. When the Epsom salts are
completely dissolved, fill each cell of the battery with the solution.

Charge the battery using a 3-phase "smart" charger set to 12 volts.

These chargers are designed to provide optimum charging with an
initial "bulk" charge followed by a slower absorption charge and finally
a trickle or "float" charge. Make sure the charger is turned off and
follow manufacturer's instructions for connecting the battery to the
charger. Turn the charger on and allow the battery to charge
overnight.
Turn the charger off and disconnect the battery. Replace the cell caps.
Use plastic plugs to fill the shadow plug holes in a sealed battery.
Finally, reinstall the battery in the car. Make sure the battery cables
are securely fastened.
Complete the renewal process by removing the battery and bring it to
full charge using the battery charger once a week for two or three
weeks.