Ignoring routine maintenance might save you a minute today—but it’ll cost you hours tomorrow. From unexpected breakdowns to reduced battery life, neglecting the basics leads to big disruptions.
Proactive maintenance keeps your power in peak condition
BBI’s periodic maintenance services are designed to spot issues early, reduce wear, and make sure your batteries and chargers perform like they should. Proper care leads to many benefits:
Reduces unplanned downtime
Improves battery and charger performance
Extends battery life and protects your investment
Helps ensure compliance with safety standards
Chicagoland’s trusted provider for lead-acid battery maintenance, charger servicing, and motive power fleet support
BBI Periodic Maintenance Services
Battery PM
Catch small problems before they cause big downtime. This service gives you a full battery health check from top to bottom.
Visual inspection for corrosion, leaks, overheating, and low fluid levels
Voltage readings on all cells + specific gravity checks on flagged cells
Inspection of vent caps, straps, cables, and connectors
Written report with recommendations for follow-up service or repairs
Charger PM
Keep your chargers running efficiently to extend battery life, reduce downtime, and ensure consistent performance across your fleet.
Full inspection of transformers, capacitors, diodes, wiring, and fuses
Calibration of charger programming (startup/finish rate) if needed
Internal cleaning of electrical components
DC cable and connector checks to ensure solid connections
Battery Wash
Extend your battery’s life, improve safety, and prevent costly electrical issues caused by acid buildup and grime.
Removal from lift truck + placement on wash rack with drain tray
Neutralizing soap used to clean off acid residue and contaminants
Helps prevent corrosion and meets industry safety standards
Battery Watering
Protect your batteries from dry-out damage and performance loss.
Monthly or bi-weekly service options
Visual inspection of cells, cables, plugs, and watering system
Maintains proper electrolyte levels for long-term battery health
Required for BBI battery warranty coverage (if started at time of service)
Want to Get the Most Out of Your Battery?
It starts with proper installation. It lasts with regular maintenance. And it ends with responsible removal that pays you back. BBI offers all three – so you get longer battery life, better performance, and maximum return when it’s time to recycle.
Whether you’re scrapping one battery or clearing out your whole facility, BBI’s scrap removal program delivers the compliance, convenience, and payout you need.