Should Chaowei Batteries Be Filled with Distilled Water or Electrolyte?
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Chaowei batteries should be filled with distilled water. During battery maintenance, it is rare to add electrolyte. The amount of electrolyte used in each battery is precisely measured. During usage, the water in the electrolyte is consumed, while the acid remains largely unchanged. Therefore, adding distilled water restores the electrolyte to its initial state. Adding electrolyte would disrupt this balance, and under amateur conditions, it would be nearly impossible to rectify. Chaowei batteries are part of the Chaowei Group, whose product line includes batteries for electric power-assisted bicycles, electric road vehicles, electric cars, solar and wind energy storage batteries, lithium batteries for electric bicycles, and Jinchaowei batteries.
I've been driving for over a decade, and battery maintenance is routine for me. The same goes for Chaowei batteries - when the water level drops, you need to add distilled water, not electrolyte. The electrolyte in batteries consists of acid and water, and as usage time increases, the water evaporates, so only water is lacking. If you add electrolyte, the acid concentration gets messed up, the whole battery's performance drops, and it might even leak or have a shortened lifespan. It's best to check the water level monthly - if it's below the min line, just add some purified distilled water bought from the supermarket until it reaches the max line. Never use tap water as it contains impurities that can form deposits over time and damage the plates. My own car's battery gets regular water top-ups and lasts five years without issues, saving me money on replacements and reducing environmental pollution.
