by Powertron Battery Co. | Sep 7, 2017 | Car & Motorcycle Batteries, Battery Troubleshooting
A long, hot summer takes a toll on everyone and everything, from the lettuce in your garden to the battery in your car. Thank goodness the heat waves are over now. Enjoy the crisp, cool fall air. Then, one day, the battery goes kaput. You blame the brisk autumn...
by Powertron Battery Co. | Aug 1, 2017 | UPS Batteries, Battery Troubleshooting
A UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) backup battery doesn’t do much good if the backup battery needs backup, too. Above all else, a UPS system must be reliable. People buy UPS batteries to weather glitches in the power grid — temporary blackouts, brownouts, and...
by Powertron Battery Co. | Jul 10, 2017 | UPS Batteries, Battery How-Tos, Battery Maintenance
A medium-sized UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) costs less than a new fridge. Still, it can be a significant investment for anyone not named Musk or Rockefeller. The average UPS battery backup lasts 3–5 years, slightly less than a guinea pig’s lifespan. With a...
by Powertron Battery Co. | May 24, 2017 | Battery Maintenance, Deep Cycle Batteries
Crime is rampant in many of America’s biggest cities. Home security systems are in high demand. But did you know that most security systems are only as good as the batteries that power them? And that they typically last only 3–5 years? A system without power...
by Powertron Battery Co. | May 2, 2017 | UPS Batteries
Power outages are a pain in the (euphemism). Even a short power outage can damage sensitive equipment, cause data loss, and interrupt daily routines. Any outage lasting more than an hour becomes a significant problem. The clock starts ticking on food safety in your...
