Why You Should Never Let Your Battery Drain – The Danger of Sulphation
One of the biggest mistakes many vehicle owners make is allowing their battery to go completely flat. Whilst it may seem harmless, the truth is that a drained battery suffers permanent damage due to a process called sulphation.
What is Sulphation?
Sulphation occurs when lead sulphate crystals build up on the battery plates. This happens every time your battery discharges, but if it remains flat for too long, the crystals harden and cannot be reversed.
⚠️ Why This Is a Problem
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Reduced capacity – your battery will no longer hold a proper charge.
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Shorter lifespan – a sulphated battery can fail months or even years earlier than expected.
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Unreliable starting – frequent jumpstarts and breakdowns become the norm.
✅ How to Prevent It
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Keep your battery charged, especially if the vehicle is not used often.
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Start your car regularly to maintain charge.
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Use a trickle charger if storing your vehicle for long periods.
Your battery is the heart of your car’s electrical system. Don’t let sulphation silently kill it—keep it charged and healthy!
Stranded with a dead battery in Nairobi? We’re just a call away
Abnormal resistance often occurs when sulphation builds up on the plates, reducing current flow and weakening battery performance. At Jumpstartgreen, we use advanced diagnostic tools to detect these issues and industry-leading chargers with pulse repair technology to break down sulphation, deliver controlled trickle charging that helps restore efficiency. On top of that, we provide fast, professional jumpstarting services across Nairobi. Whether you’re at home, in the office, or stuck in traffic, we’ll get you moving again.
