Does GB offer a Gel, AGM or SLA Maintenance Free / Low Maintenance battery?
We did from 1996 to 2001, but determined that they could not withstand normal use for more than 3 years, making them an impractical solution to conventional lead acid batteries. They are not cost effective in forklift applications for the following reasons; A) more than double the cost of conventional, B) they require a special charger, and C) the short 3yr life expectancy vs. 7yrs for conventional batteries. To make your new or existing forklift battery virtually maintenance free, we recommend installing an Automatic Battery Watering System and Water Level Indicator Light. This can be accomplished for approximately $20 per cell, plus (1) $50 indicator module (installed). The benefits are: Weekly battery watering takes just one to two minutes. No user contact with the battery or vent caps. No safety equipment required (such as eye wash systems and protective gear). Narrow isle trucks do not require removal of the battery for watering. Accidental overfilling, acid overflow and corrosion
