Categories for Battery Repair

Common Equipment Battery Issues

May 20, 2022 2:42 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

Why does my equipment not start? Some batteries may have corrosion and oxidation. That means their terminals will not make a strong enough connection to start the big diesel engines found in most earth-moving or industrial equipment. Maybe your car is also experiencing a similar problem. These terminals will generate heat when used to start equipment and can even melt the terminal because of heat. Here are additional battery issues that could affect your equipment. 1. Bad Battery Post A bad battery post is a common issue that can lead to several problems. For one, it creates a high resistance connection. Second,... View Article

Why Is My 250 Outboard Boat Motor Battery Dragging?

May 6, 2022 7:44 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

It is common to find out that even the best deep cycle marine battery for trolling motor will sometimes stall. This means that a deep cycle boat battery may fail to start the engine even when there is nothing wrong with it, and it has all the necessary charge needed. This has always been a challenging scenario that has faced many boat owners. However, you can eliminate this problem using the following procedure. 1. Ensure Your Battery Is Clean and Dry The first strategy you can use to eliminate the problem of your trolling motor battery stalling is by ensuring... View Article

Is the Battery Bad, or Is It a Bad Alternator?

November 15, 2021 9:35 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

Bad battery? Bad alternator? Bad starter? Many times, when there is a problem with starting a vehicle, the battery is the first suspect. But, in some cases, the problem started earlier in a related component. How can you know if it’s your battery or your alternator? See the diagram below.   Electrical flow In the diagram above, the battery provides electricity to the starter to start the car. The alternator returns the energy that is removed for the starting of the car to the battery. If the battery cannot hold the electricity long enough, there will not be enough power... View Article

Is It a Short, or Is It the Battery?

November 15, 2021 9:33 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

When a car won’t start, sometimes the real culprit is elusive. You turn the key on your car, boat or other vehicle, and all you hear is a click—and this always seems to happen at the worst time. But what’s causing the issue? Is it a battery short? Here’s what you need to know. Parasitic drains Most likely, the problem with your battery short was in the making long before you experienced the no-start issue. Many vehicles of all types have an electrical draw on the battery even when the key is turned off. These parasitic drains, as they are... View Article

What Happens When a Battery Stratifies?

January 28, 2021 6:04 am Published by Leave your thoughts

Recharging batteries can extend the life of vehicles and lower operating costs. But the process of recharging batteries using a constant voltage or fixed charge algorithm can result in electrolyte stratification. This happens during the process of discharge and recharge when the electrolyte’s acid doesn’t mix with the water and falls to the bottom of the battery’s case. In time, the acid at the cell’s bottom leads to damage of the battery plates, thereby shortening the lifespan of the battery. If you want to figure out how to prevent battery stratification in Houston, TX, then trust the expert team at... View Article