Brrrr! Winter has arrived. You dash to the car and fire up the ignition. Only nothing happens when you press the ignition button. The car lets out a groan and dies. The discount battery you purchased is letting you know why it came so cheap. It's short on cold-cranking amps (CCA) — a crucial factor [...]
Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a battery nerd, a smartphone user, or a car owner, periodic battery calibration should be on your radar. It can prolong the life of your devices. It's an important maintenance practice for most rechargeable devices, including smartphones, laptops, tablets, and electric vehicles (EVs). In this blog, we'll cover the basics [...]
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 start. The battery's dead. You're doomed. To make [...]
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 little TLC, you may be able to extend that battery life to [...]
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 offers no protection at all. Backup batteries are installed [...]
You're late for work. 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. The bad news is that now you'll be [...]
