Is your car battery swollen like a balloon? This alarming sight can signal serious underlying issues. Knowing what causes car battery swelling and what to do can save you from potential hazards and costly repairs. By the end of this post, you'll understand: What types of batteries are prone to swelling The meaning behind a [...]
Relatively few people understand battery sulfation, but many have experienced it. Symptoms include: Reduced battery capacity Longer charging times Difficulty starting the engine of your car, jet ski, or whatever you're operating Increased self-discharge rate Swelling or bulging battery casing Corrosion around terminals Poor performance in cold weather These are telltale signs of sulfation. It [...]
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 for your disappointing car battery. Battery duds are rare. [...]
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. Below, we list the most common reasons why your [...]
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. You blame the brisk autumn weather when in fact, the prolonged [...]
A UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) backup battery doesn't do much good if the backup battery needs backup, too. Above all else, a 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 [...]
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. Keeping your car battery healthy can save you a lot [...]
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 [...]
