Battery Blogs, Articles & How-Tos
One day, you may step into your carport, turn the key in your golf cart, and — nada. Nothing happens.
The golf cart was plugged in all night; it should be fully charged. What gives? Now’s the time for a bit of troubleshooting.
Parasitic battery drain happens when an electrical component or system continues to draw power from the battery even when the car is turned off.
This constant draw on the battery can drain it completely, leaving you with a dead battery and an unexpected call to the mechanic.
Safer battery technology is under development, but until then, we have an uneasy partnership with these energy-dense and potentially volatile gadgets.
If you’re a professional working with lithium-ion batteries, you should recognize the potential hazards and follow proper safety precautions.
With so many car batteries disposed of yearly, proper recycling is crucial to protect the environment and human health.
But how exactly are car batteries recycled, and why is there so much fuss about it?
Motorcycle batteries last between 2 and 5 years. Exposure to extreme temperatures, poor maintenance, and frequent deep discharges (if you haven’t been riding enough) can shorten that already brief life.
Fortunately, replacing an old motorcycle battery is an easy DIY task for anyone with a wrench.
Selecting the right car battery is like navigating a dark maze of technical jargon and specs.
Follow this guide like the golden thread of Theseus, and you’ll never be lost or discouraged. You’ll emerge from the battery maze unscathed.
With increasing demand come concerns about a possible lithium shortage and its impact on battery production.
Lithium is a finite resource, and China, a nation not always on buddy-buddy terms with the West, holds a dominant position in lithium refining, producing about 50% of the world’s lithium refining capacity.
A battery that drains too fast can also drain your free time.
You bought your jet ski to recreate. To feel the wind and saltwater on your face. But it’s time to investigate if you spend more weekends charging your battery than riding the ocean waves.
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.
UPS system must be reliable. People buy UPS batteries to weather glitches in the power grid—temporary blackouts, brownouts, and more—and to safeguard their equipment against fluctuations in power flow.
A healthy UPS system will perform the job splendidly. A weakened one won’t.
- « Previous
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- Next »