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Does Diesel Generator Need Battery to Start?

The working principle of the battery is to convert chemical energy into electrical energy. The battery used in a diesel generator is generally a maintenance-free battery. The role of battery in diesel generator 1. The battery is mainly used to start the diesel engine. There is a starting motor on one side of the diesel engine, which is driven by a direct current (24V) starter motor. 2. It is used to monitor whether the grid and pre-start oil/water conditions meet the starting requirements. 3. Used for excitation (some types of generators require manual excitation after starting). A diesel generator is equipped with a battery, which is used to start the diesel genset, called a starter battery. The electrolyte is not added when it is delivered to the user, so the electrolyte with specific gravity (1:1.28) should be added before use. First unscrew the top cover of the battery and slowly add the electrolyte as close as possible to the upper scale line. After f...