October 15, 2021 6:55 am
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Did you know that the temperature outside can dramatically affect battery performance? If you’ve ever had a car battery die on a cold morning, you probably can’t forget it. Most battery performance is measured at 77 degrees Fahrenheit—but how often is the outdoor temperature around 77 degrees? If you store your batteries in hot Texas heat or outside in a cold snap, expect that their performance will be altered. Read on to learn about the effect of temperature on battery life. How does temperature affect batteries? Batteries use an electrochemical reaction to enable storage of electricity. Most fluids move slower... 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
June 1, 2021 10:08 pm
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Is your scissor lift giving you trouble as you work on aerial jobs in Houston, TX? While scissor lift batteries are generally built to last, it’s not uncommon for some problems to occur with these components, in particular during charging. If your 6-volt lift batteries won’t seem to take a charge, here are some common questions and answers that give you some helpful hints about what to do. How can I properly charge scissor lift batteries? If you need to reach high spaces and your scissor lift isn’t working, it’s always an inconvenience. Luckily, you could just be dealing with... View Article
November 15, 2020 5:39 am
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When you’ve finally decided it’s time to store your lawnmower away for the season, it’s important to take a few steps to properly winterize the vehicle so it’s ready for use in the spring. Part of this means taking appropriate steps to protect and preserve the battery as the weather gets colder. One of the most common issues people have with lawnmowers is a dead battery. Considering you’ll go at least a few months without running your mower during the winter, it’s not surprising that the battery would have problems. There are many batteries that will never actually achieve their... View Article
