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Optimize Your Forklift Battery With the Right Accessories

October 23, 2025
Battery Builders Inc

Your lead-acid forklift battery can be further customized for your application with a selection of the offerings below:

Fast Charge Add-on

Reduce or eliminate the need to change forklift batteries between shifts by upgrading your battery to the Fast Charge option. Suitable for three-shift or heavy-use applications, the Fast Charge battery upgrade reduces your average charge time to 10-30 minutes plus weekly equalization charge; 80-85% SOC; charged at 40-60 amps per 100AH. 

FC1 features single terminal cable and intercell connector upgrade while FC2 features dual terminal cables and intercell connector upgrade.

Learn more about choosing a fast charge system.

Opportunity Charge Add-On

Reduce or eliminate the need to change forklift batteries between shifts by upgrading your battery to the Opportunity Charge option. Suitable for two-shift operations when the battery can be charged during breaks, the Opportunity Charge upgrade reduces your average charge time to 10-30 minutes plus weekly equalization charge; 80-85% SOC, 100% overnight; charged at 5 amps per 100AH.

Learn more about opportunity charging.

High Gravity Add-On

Opting for a the High Gravity upgrade increases the specific gravity of your battery and the acid concentration in the electrolyte, ultimately increasing the positive plate rating, AH capacity, and KWH.

Watering Systems

Watering systems and electrolyte level indicators (BMUs) extend the life of your battery by ensuring proper maintenance and care, all while lowering your related labor costs. 

View our watering system kits, water supplies, and battery monitoring units.

Read through our watering guidelines and the importance of water quality.

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