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However, a well charged lead acid battery in good condition will not freeze in practical use. But the less charged it is, the more susceptible to freeze damage. Even for a fully charged lead acid battery, there’s still a point of freezing. But those temperatures are extremely cold and you likely will not ever experience that cold (keep reading).
This blog covers lead acid battery charging at low temperatures. A later blog will deal with lithium batteries. Charging lead acid batteries in cold (and indeed hot) weather needs special consideration, primarily due to the fact a higher charge voltage is required at low temperatures and a lower voltage at high temperatures.
A flooded lead acid battery that has been sealed, AGM and Gel are all often referred to as ‘maintenance free’. Sealed lead acid batteries are not truly sealed. If the battery were to overheat, say due to excessive charging, gases could build up and cause the unit to explode.
That is the temperature when the electrolyte would begin to freeze. A partially discharged lead-acid battery with a charge of 40 percent, however, would begin to freeze at -16°F. By keeping the battery at a full charge throughout the winter, the electrolyte is less likely to freeze.
A fully depleted lead acid battery will freeze at 32°F (0°C). A well charged lead acid battery will not freeze until temperatures drop to -94°F (-70°C). Lithium-ion batteries do not change their freezing point with charge level. Recommended to remove from service if they expect temperatures below -4°F (-20°C).
This is a good idea. Better safe than sorry, right? However, you can leave a lead acid battery installed during the winter. But only if the battery is in good condition, there is no parasitic load slowly draining the battery, and the battery is fully charged. I keep trickle chargers on mine, just in case.
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