by Powertron Battery Co. | Mar 11, 2026 | Deep Cycle Batteries, Battery Technology, Recreational Batteries
Deep-cycle batteries provide steady, long-lasting power for devices that run over extended periods. Unlike car starter batteries, which deliver a short burst of energy, deep-cycle batteries are designed to discharge slowly and recharge repeatedly, making them ideal...
by Powertron Battery Co. | Jan 21, 2026 | Battery How-Tos
Battery acid spills are dangerous and damaging. A leaking car or golf cart battery can leave sulfuric acid on your concrete, where it reacts with the cement, causing stains, surface damage, and permanent pitting if left untreated. Ignoring the spill allows the acid to...
by Powertron Battery Co. | Jul 14, 2025 | UPS Batteries, Battery Maintenance
UPS systems bridge the gap when the primary power supply fails, giving you time to save work, shut down equipment safely, or keep essential devices running. The batteries, usually sealed lead-acid (SLA) or lithium-ion types, are at the heart of these systems. They...
by Powertron Battery Co. | Jul 10, 2025 | Battery Maintenance, Battery How-Tos, Recreational Batteries
A poorly maintained car can leave you stranded by the highway, waiting an hour or two for AAA. That’s a nuisance. Poor battery maintenance on a boat is significantly riskier and more problematic than in a car. It can be life-threatening. Why? On a boat,...
by Powertron Battery Co. | Jun 24, 2025 | Car & Motorcycle Batteries, Battery How-Tos, Battery Maintenance
Raise your hand if you’ve ever: Left the car lights on overnight. Experienced parasitic drain (we refer to your car battery, not your digestive system). Left the car sitting for weeks (unlikely in California, but not impossible). In all cases, a dead battery is...
