August 17, 2021 10:50 pm
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AGM batteries are ideal for a wide range of uses, from powering your electronic devices and cars to providing backup power to your UPS. If you don’t properly charge your AGM batteries the right way, however, they can prematurely age and die out much faster than they should. If you’re wondering how to charge an AGM deep cycle battery, read on to get to know some of the best charging practices to ensure your battery enjoys a long service life. Invest in the right charger Many people wonder how to charge an AGM battery the right way. The best way... View Article
August 10, 2021 7:59 pm
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How much juice does your battery have left? If you don’t know how to properly test a car battery, you might not find out until it’s too late. Without a sufficiently charged battery, your car, truck, RV or boat isn’t going anywhere. It’s important to understand how to test a battery so you’re never left stranded. How can I accurately test a battery? Let’s review a few important points about the function of a car, truck or commercial equipment battery. First, the battery must store electrical energy. Second, the battery must release electrical energy when starting an engine. Finally, the... View Article
July 27, 2021 7:59 pm
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Not all batteries are created equal—nor do they charge in the same way. If you’re wondering how to charge or recharge a lithium iron phosphate battery, read on. There are some key differences between these batteries and sealed lead acid batteries, including how you charge them. Knowing how to charge your batteries properly will ensure you get the desired performance out of your battery, no matter which type you use. What is a lithium iron phosphate battery? Lithium iron phosphate batteries have some key differences from sealed lead acid batteries—namely, lithium batteries are lighter weight and tend to have a... View Article
July 7, 2021 10:42 pm
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You may hear people talk about topping off their battery fluid when their vehicle batteries start to fail. In fact, you may even find how-to articles online about topping off a battery with acid to give the battery some added power. But don’t do that! If you have a battery that needs to be topped off, only do it with distilled water. The water inside the battery is responsible for cooling the battery and creating the electromechanical process of storing electricity, so it’s just as important as the acid you hear so much about. A battery should never actually lose... View Article
June 23, 2021 10:42 pm
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Because they perform better than traditional batteries and don’t require any maintenance, absorbed glass mat (AGM) batteries are becoming increasingly popular in all sorts of equipment and vehicles. Although the batteries are built to last and hold their charge for quite a while, we still see some customers who have AGM battery problems. The most common issue we see is AGM batteries not charging when they’re connected to an automatic charger, which only starts charging the battery when it’s dipped below a predetermined voltage level. For example, a 12-volt battery connected to an automatic charger will only begin charging when... View Article
