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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.
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?
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.
Have you ever experienced a dead car battery? With luck, you were at home, and a jump-start or call to AAA solved the problem.
But maybe you were in the middle of nowhere, stranded in 100-degree F heat as your mobile phone battery also died.
A UPS battery backup provides emergency electricity when the primary power source fails. If connected to your computer, it guards against power surges and spikes and more.
Some UPS systems come with advanced features like automatic voltage regulation, which stabilizes power fluctuations and prolongs the life of your equipment.
You rush to the car, slam the door shut, press the ignition, and… nothing. Nada.
Panic sets in. Is your car battery on the fritz, or is it something worse? Nine times out of ten, the culprit is a dirty, corroded battery terminal.
Deep cycle batteries power everything from golf carts and wheelchairs to recreational vehicles and boats.
They release a significant portion of their capacity over an extended period. This unique design demands special care to ensure longevity and optimal performance.
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