2. Tubular Batteries
• Tubular battery is one of the two popular battery designs, the
second one being the flat pasted plate battery design.
• Tubular batteries have more complex designs, as they consist of a
number of parallel tubes containing lead oxide.
• A tubular battery is prone to very less loss of water and this
characteristic makes these batteries more efficient than other
batteries.
• Tubular batteries are designed to conveniently operate in areas with
rough weather and environmental conditions.
• Tubular batteries are rugged designs and can be used for high end
applications like lifting trucks and in inverters that support heavy
loads.
3. Advantages Of Tubular Batteries
• Tubular batteries last longer for 5 to 15 years under proper
maintenance condition.
• Highly reliable compared to normal flat plate batteries.
• The spine of Tubular Batteries are made using High pressure HADI
casting method which ensures long life even under heavy
temperature and rough usage.
• Perform consistently under any conditions hence suitable for
sensitive and heavy applications.
• Faster charging is one the notable feature in Tubular batteries.
• Low maintenance – No need to top-up with distilled
water frequently.
• Long Standby life compared to flat pasted plate batteries.
• Recommended for UPS inverters
4. TUBULAR vs NORMAL BATTERIES
Tubular Batteries Normal Flat plate batteries
Life expectancy 4 to 5 years (Exide EL+ 8 years) Maximum 3 years
Low water loss Needs frequent water topping up
Cyclic Life is High Low cyclic life
Operate consistently even at high temperatures. Useful only at recommended temperature conditions.
Suitable for High end applications. Not recommended for heavy applications.
Complex design. Simple design.
High Price. Affordable price.
Fast charging battery. Charges slowly compared to tubular batteries.
Recommended for high productive applications. Recommended for small homes and budget-conscious people.
Highly reliable Reliable
150 AH Tubular costs Rs.11500 approx. (Other brand) 150 AH Normal Battery Costs Rs.9000 approx. (Other brand)