The Automobile Storage Battery: Its Care And Repair

"The Automobile Storage Battery: Its Care And Repair" by Otto A. Witte aims to guide technicians through understanding, fixing, and caring for car batteries, especially during the early days of automobiles. This manual provides information suitable for experts in car repair, going over how lead-acid batteries work and offering step-by-step instructions for keeping them in good shape. It points out that batteries in cars have different needs than batteries used in buildings or other non-moving situations. The book begins by explaining how important both gasoline and electricity are for cars to run, with a special focus on how batteries are necessary to start the car and power the lights. Witte describes the intricacies of how batteries work and makes it clear that car batteries have different qualities than other types of batteries. Readers can learn about battery theory, how batteries are made, how to keep them working well, and what to do if something goes wrong, plus practical tips for professionals who wish to improve their battery repair skills.