There are many Toronto businesses for which a forklift rental makes more sense than purchasing or leasing.
Whether this is because, they require the vehicle for a single project or whether the business performs seasonal work and only uses the vehicles a few weeks or months out of the year, or whether they require a rental while the their own vehicle is in the shop, we can help business owners decide on the lift truck rental that best suits their needs.
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Whether or not you decide to rent a forklift for your business will ultimately depend on your company’s needs and circumstances. And whether you are leaning toward buying or renting, the professionals at Modern Forklift can help you come up with the best solution for your Toronto business.
Forklift Battery Life
Is your forklift battery growing weak suddenly? Is your battery functioning abnormally over and over or failing to keep up proper charge? Do not make any mistake about it. For any operation to succeed, the battery must function properly. This is also necessary for your forklift to perform effectively.
There are many ways of increasing the life of your forklift battery. These ways will ensure that your forklift gets maximum power and is able to function for a longer period of time. Below are five ways you can use to improve your machines battery life:
Maintain your machine’s battery
This is a necessary and important concept. It means that you have to make sure the battery does not lose quality. Some steps you can take include ensuring the ends are of optimum state, preventing corrosion and rust and examining the battery to identify any leak of battery acid. This will avoid a disastrous scenario and will make sure the battery is properly maintained and taken good care of.
Charge in a well-conditioned area
This instruction is based on following the basic principles. When you charge your battery in an area that is properly conditioned, it charges perfectly without being disrupted. This is important because in most cases if you fail to do so, it leads to increased oxidation which foreshadows many threats for your battery’s long life. Oxidation produces rust as a by-product and when it accumulates in full it causes a serious danger to any battery. For optimal results, always charge your battery in a cool and dry area that is well-conditioned.
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Charge after an eight hour working time
Most specialists mandate that charging your battery after an eight hour working time is a major way of improving the battery’s lifespan and increasing its performance. Before operation, it is wise to check the battery to make sure it is fully charged and ready to work. While working, be sure to check the percentage of charge remaining. A battery that depletes quickly can be a sign of more problems in the machine itself. At the end of your work, charge the battery back to 100%. Do this regularly and you will get rewards.
Stop “quick charges”
Unluckily, there is no half charge. To charge your battery to maximum power may take some amount of time. Any other thing apart from that is wrong. If you believe you can charge your battery for some few minutes before work, it is inefficient and very dangerous to the battery, the machine and yourself.
Do not over “discharge”
This means you should not discharge when the battery is over 80%; it is a big no. Certain discharge loads shorten battery life according to Battery University. Everyone should take on board this and consider. Discharge curves all differ depending on the kind of battery you own. Therefore it is crucial to find out the model and type of your battery and suitable ways of preventing this phenomenon.
Contact us with questions on forklift batteries and forklift repairs Toronto and we’ll be happy to help.
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