Additive Prolongs Life
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A N electrolyte additive for all types of
lead-acid battery, including traction batteries, which is claimed to eliminate sulphation, is being marketed by Leon Home and Co. Ltd., 103 King's Cross Road, London, W.C.1. Known as Revolt, it was developed by Metallic Surfaces Research Laboratories Ltd., Uxbridge, Middx., consulting and research chemists and metallurgists.
The additive is in liquid form and when added to electrolyte the sulphate on the plates is softened and, with subsequent charging. reconverted to sulphuric acid. No deleterious effects to the battery are said to be caused, and the liquid is not harmful to paintwork or the skin. Revolt can be added to new batteries to prevent sulphation and to old batteries in good condition to improve performance and lengthen life. The additive does not evaporate and remains effective so that one treatment lasts for full battery life.
Revolt is sold in 1-, 5and 10-gal. containers at £14 8s. per gal., and in packs containing two 1-pint containers at £6 per pack. The quantity of liquid
used is 1 oz. per cell in a 6V battery, 0.5 oz. per cell in a 12V and 3 oz. per cell in a traction battery. There is also a retail pack at 15s., containing sufficient liquid to treat one 6V or 12V battery.