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I have purchased an Exide Power MF Battery 120 A/H for my home inverter. I need to use that inverter only when there is no electricity. That can happen once a month or like that. So my question is, If I don't use the above semi-sealed battery every day, will it have any adverse effect? I mean, will it do damage to the battery? In other words, do I need to use it every day with an A/C current charger?

Here are the 2 options which I have with my inverter and battery.

Option 1: Charge battery using an A/C current charger and use it every day. I don't like this option due to it making a loud noise. I mean the noise emitted due to the charger and inverter.

Option 2: Use my inverter and battery only when there is a power failure. I would like this option, but due to not using the battery regularly, will it damage the battery?

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Similar batteries are used for motorcycles, and many people don't use those very often at all. They sit in the garage for months at a time until the weather is just perfect for that 20 minute ride. Batteries that just sit in the garage loose their charge, and when the voltage gets too low, real permanent damage can occur. The situation is the same as yours, and there is a solution.

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In the picture is a "Battery Tender" trickle charger/maintainer. It's a popular brand, but there are certainly others. This is made for car/motorcycle batteries that are not used often. It monitors the charge on the battery and "maintains" it. It's made to never overcharge, and keeps a idle battery ready for use. I've used this on motorcycles and cars, and the batteries start the car right up when it's needed.

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