Why Do I Have to Refill My Inverter Battery Water So Often?

Illustration of a person topping up distilled water in a lead-acid tubular inverter battery, showing common causes of frequent water loss such as heat, old battery, overload, and heavy usage during load shedding.

In Pakistan, load shedding makes batteries work harder than people expect. When the mains supply goes off (your local utility could be K-Electric, WAPDA/discos, or another provider depending on the city), the inverter shifts to battery mode. Then when power returns, it charges again. This daily charge–discharge cycle is normal here, but it also speeds … Read more