Tubular battery vs Lead acid battery (Flat plate Battery)

Introduction:

All lead acid batteries have the same components, but they are all constructed differently. Different types and models of batteries will have slightly different structures. However, the two main types are still lead acid. Lead acid batteries come in a similar design, and both designs work well. There are two types of lead acid batteries.

1. Flat plate batteries

2. Tubular batteries

A 'Tubular' positive plate design is composed of a series of parallel tubes filled with active material. 'Flat' positive plate design is composed of a lead alloy grid filled with an active paste material.

There are minor differences in the flat plate and tubular batteries, but these minor differences make a big impact on the lifespan of battery, efficiency, weight and price. the tubular battery is a type of lead acid battery. But many of us mistakenly think that the flat plate is another name for lead acid battery, which is completely wrong

Features of a tubular-plate battery:

• The battery plates are designed using thicker positive plates that offer 20% more electrolyte to withstand power outage

• Better charge acceptance and long back up

• They require minimum maintenance

• Deep-discharge application

• Its super long life combined with power-packed performance makes it the best battery for

  your inverter

• Best solution for areas that experience long and frequent power cuts.

Benefits of a tubular-plate battery:

• A tubular-plate battery comes with a longer operational life

• It is extremely reliable

• You can effortlessly use a tubular plate battery for heavy-duty applications

• It can efficiently function under different conditions

• They can function consistently under any type of condition, and this makes them an ideal choice for sensitive applications.

• Comes with a long standby life

Features of a flat-plate battery:

• A flat-plate battery is designed using thick plates, which offers your battery a long service life

• It is designed for faster recharge

• Sealed plastic housing lends a sleek appearance to the battery

• The unique flat design of the plate, proprietary alloy composition, carefully chosen ingredients, and components aids in faster charge recovery

• The compact size makes it the best battery for a small inverter.

Benefits of a flat-plate battery:

• A flat-plate battery is cheaper than a tubular battery

• These inverter batteries come with a faster rate of charging

• They are suggested for areas with minimal and frequent power cuts

Conclusion

With the advancement in technology, battery technology has also improved a lot. In every country, people are using Flat battery and tubular battery for different purposes.

Flat acid battery is the oldest type of rechargeable battery that is used to power most of the vehicles and Solar systems.Flat batteries are heavy and bulky but they can be recharged easily. Tubular batteries are more expensive than lead acid batteries but they have longer lifespan and can store a lot more energy in less space. They can be charged faster too.