Standard Flooded Batteries

Standard Flooded Batteries

Reliable, proven power for everyday needs

What Is a Standard Flooded Battery?

Standard flooded lead-acid batteries, also known as “wet cell” batteries, use lead plates submerged in a liquid electrolyte of sulfuric acid and water. Each 12-volt battery contains six cells that produce electrical energy through a chemical reaction.

Key Features

  • Reliable Starting Power: Great for SLI (starting, lighting, ignition) use.
  • Cost-Effective: Affordable option compared to AGM or gel batteries.
  • Ventilation Needs: Emits gases while charging—requires proper ventilation.
Standard Flooded Battery

Advantages

  • Proven Technology: Trusted and widely available power solution.
  • High-Surge Currents: Delivers strong cranking power for starts.
  • Easy to Recycle: One of the most recycled battery types globally.

Disadvantages

  • Regular Maintenance: Not ideal for start stop and electronics-heavy vehicles.
  • Position Sensitivity: Must remain upright to avoid spills.

Maintenance Tips

  • Inspection Icon Inspect Regularly: Watch for cracks, leaks, or corrosion.
  • Clean Terminals Icon Clean Terminals: Prevent buildup for good connections.
  • Charge Properly Icon Recharge Promptly: Avoid sulfation by keeping it charged.

Common Applications

  • Automotive: Cars, motorcycles, and trucks.
  • Industrial Equipment: Forklifts, UPS systems, and machinery.
  • Renewable Energy: Solar and wind system storage.

About Clarios

Every journey matters.
And so does the battery
that powers each of them.

Learn More
Clarios creates the most advanced battery technologies for virtually every type of vehicle. We are a global leader in energy storage solutions, powering one in three of the world’s vehicles. We partner with our customers to develop smarter solutions that make people’s lives better.