by Powertron Battery Co. | Nov 3, 2024 | Car & Motorcycle Batteries, Battery How-Tos, Battery Maintenance, Battery Troubleshooting
You’re running late for work and a big meeting. No time for designer coffee today — you were up all night fine-tuning a presentation for the new client and barely had time to shower. You sprint to the car, hit the ignition, and nothing. The car won’t...
by Powertron Battery Co. | Oct 9, 2024 | Battery How-Tos, Deep Cycle Batteries
Have you ever wondered how to connect batteries in a series, and why you might need to? Probably not, unless you’re a battery nerd like the good folks at Powertron. But we’re going to explain it anyway. It’s like stacking power — but instead of...
by Powertron Battery Co. | Jul 10, 2018 | Battery Troubleshooting, Battery How-Tos
Your new car battery is dead, although it’s only a few months old. There’s not enough charge to start your car. Did you purchase a dud? Before you place an angry call to the manufacturer and unload on a hapless customer service rep, consider another reason...
by Powertron Battery Co. | Apr 3, 2018 | Car & Motorcycle Batteries, Battery How-Tos
Does your motorcycle struggle to start? It could be due to: A faulty starter motor Bad wiring or connections A lack of fuel A clogged air filter A faulty kill switch or ignition switch Most likely, though, you have a dying battery. Motorcycle batteries last between 2...
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. | Oct 26, 2016 | Battery How-Tos, Car & Motorcycle Batteries
A car with a dead battery is a car that won’t run. Cars need a surge of energy to start and a steady electrical flow to power components. Nearly everyone with an older car has dealt with a dead battery, but even new cars can run out of juice. You may have left...
