GS Portalac PE12-40 rechargeable 12-volt 38ah battery replacement AGM
Replacement GS Portalac PE12-40 non-spillable sealed lead acid valve regulated 12-volt 38ah batteries, seen in mobility scooters, jump start packs, golf carts, UPS and portable devices, both AGM & VRLA, offered direct from warehouse at low cost
The following information has been compiled so you may make an informed decision on the purchase of a new replacement compatible battery for the GS Portalac PE12-40, with a capacity of 38-amp hours, these 12-volt cells are used in many types of application such as UPS systems, mobility scooters and wheelchairs, golf cart and large jump-start packs they are also capable of deep cycling, which are rechargeable, they're sealed at the factory so will not spill any liquid even if mounted in portable devices, so safe to handle and use indoors, they are AGM and VRLA offering a long life, more information on the chemistry of them will be found below
- GS Portalac PE12-40 battery replacement
After placing your order and upon receipt of your new battery pack you may will note that they have a good charge in them, but you should still charge them fully before using for the first time, however if it's a battery backup for something that's always connected to the mains like an UPS system then you do not need to charge it first as the system will do that for you, the time of the first charge will be dependent on the charger, just leave it on until its finished, it will probably not take very long, do not be impatient, wait until this first charge has completed before you start using the equipment, it will contribute to overall battery life
You probably will not notice but it will take up to ten charges and use in your device before the batteries are capable of taking a full capacity charge, this is normal, ensure that after every use that you put the batteries back on charge, letting them sit in a partially discharged state is not wise, do not try to fully discharge the batteries, it will not rejuvenate them, it will only reduce the lifespan and cost you money in the long run, if not using them make sure they are charged before any period of storage then recharge every four to 6-weeks but do not leave on the charger for more than 24-hours at a time
These are 12-volt valve regulated sealed lead acid batteries and will not leak they are both AGM and VRLA, of course they are the required deep cycle kind and they are not-hazardous so safe for use in portable equipment, medical and indoors
We offer the information on this page purely as a guide only, if you carefully check the code then you should be OK, many are very similar so it's worth being vigilant, if in doubt look at your old battery, take note of the dimensions and anything written on the side of them, we have included the size below so you can double check, these 12v 38ah batteries are mainly constructed using lead or Pb and as such can be easily recycled, more information on recycling can be found at the foot of this page, the terminals are bolt down and supplied with bolts so can replace the older style easily
Voltage = 12-volts
Capacity = 38Ah @20Hr
Chemistry = valve regulated lead acid, VRLA, AGM
There are 1 ready to install batteries for the GS Portalac PE12-40 the overall dimensions of each battery are
Length = 195mm or 7.67-inches
Width = 165mm 6.49-inches
Height = 170mm or 6.69-inches
Battery layout - from chart below = 0
We can also offer this battery size as a extended 50ah, it will directly replace this one meaning more energy per charge, if used in a electric vehicle it means more miles per charge, it's the same physical size, the link to this option will be just a little bit further below, we have also included a pair of them for mobility scooters with the option of claiming disability VAT relief if you are entitled
