Car Batteries at FirstWorth Products Ltd.
Battery Replacementt
If you require a new car battery, First Worth provides a full car battery replacement service and can dispose of your old one for you. Your car battery is at the heart of all your vehicle's electrical systems, it is the only source of power to get your car started so it's important that you check yours regularly.
Flat batteries are one of the main reasons for stalled vehicles on Kenyan roads, especially on cold mornings, and you'll only really know something is wrong when your car doesn't start.
If you are at all concerned about the age or charging capability of your car battery, don't leave it until your car won't start, check into any of our branches and we will carry out a free and thorough check.
How your battery worksWhen you turn the key to start your car, the battery supplies power to the starter motor, which turns the engine over. At the same time, power from the battery is supplied to the spark plugs in order to ignite the fuel and air mixture that has been compressed in the engine combustion cylinders. The battery power used during the starting up process is then replaced by the alternator, which supplies the bulk of electrical current to your car's electrical systems, keeping your battery fully charged.
Quick Battery checks
The majority of car batteries today are maintenance free and carry a performance indicator so there are generally no physical checks you can perform yourself, except to make sure that the terminal connections are tight and free of debris. Make sure the terminal connections are kept clean to avoid a build-up or dirt and grease. You may want to coat the terminal connectors with petroleum jelly to help prevent the build-up of corrosive material.
Remember to take extra care when tightening the terminal connections. Over tightening can result in damage to the battery casing or lead posts and ultimately, premature battery failure. Beware of crossing or connecting the positive and negative terminals as this can result in an electric shock, irreversible damage to the battery cells and, in extreme cases, an explosion.