webmaster @ September 29, 2009 # No Comment Yet
AA Alkaline Batteries are a Handy and Efficient Power Source
First introduced in the 1940s, the AA alkaline battery continues to be popular for use in portable electronic devices, such as CD and DVD players and digital cameras.
Today, it is known in China as the #5 battery, while Germans colloquially refer to it as Mignon. Regardless [...]
webmaster @ September 16, 2009 # No Comment Yet
Alkaline Batteries: Longer Shelf Life, Higher Power Density
Commonly used in portable gadgets such as CD and DVD players, digital cameras and remote controllers, alkaline batteries are a type of power supply that features the reaction between zinc and manganese oxide.
Compared to zinc-carbon type or zinc chloride types, an alkaline battery is known for longer shelf-life, [...]
webmaster @ September 9, 2009 # No Comment Yet
Heavy Duty AGM Batteries Require a Top-Quality AGM Charger
For a heavy duty Advanced Glass Mat (AGM) battery, only the highest quality AGM charger should be used.
When built by the best manufacturers, AGM charging units can protect the battery from overcharging, extend battery life and ensure the battery’s optimal performance. Some brands now even offer chargers [...]
webmaster @ September 2, 2009 # No Comment Yet
AGM Battery: High Power Density
Now used in portable electronic devices, motorcycles, sailing or power boats and battery electric vehicles, an absorbent glass mat (AGM) battery first became popular for use in military aircraft units in the 1980s. Then and until now, AGM batteries are known for being low-maintenance, energy-efficient and durable.
For one, AGM cells feature [...]
admin @ July 17, 2009 # 3 Comments
As far as battery maintenance goes, I’m the worst ever. I can’t even begin to count the number of times I’ve needed to jump on my lap-top, use my cell phone or any other portable electronic device, only to find myself in the unenviable position of having no juice left on the battery. Simply put, [...]
admin @ July 17, 2009 # No Comment Yet
– The ultracapacitor and fuel cell battery growth forecast may also be low, given potential technology/performance breakthroughs in the next few years. I believe that ultracapacitors will prove to be one of the essential engines of the new energy economy. Dependent on the performance of their materials, they store and release more energy faster [...]
admin @ July 17, 2009 # No Comment Yet
The Battery Market Will Charge Ahead
By Michael Butler
July 7, 2009 7:05AM
Very few storage technologies have actually reached the scalable deployment phase, so we’re not fully aware of the portfolio of possibilities — and the market isn’t feeling the true impact of these innovations yet. Several companies produce lithium-ion batteries, but utilities [...]
admin @ July 13, 2009 # No Comment Yet
Here are some basic facts that you should put into consideration when asking yourself what battery is better for me?
Battery Types and Comparisons - VRLA vs GEL vs AGM
Flooded Valve Regulated Lead Acid Batteries (VRLA)
Gelled Electrolyte Lead Acid Battery (GEL)
Advanced Glass Mat Battery Construction (AGM)
Today, there are three distinct types of lead acid batteries manufactured [...]
admin @ July 13, 2009 # No Comment Yet
These are some of the most frequently asked questions,
How do I charge my battery?
What’s the best way to charge deep cycle batteries?
How long should I charge my battery and at what current?
What will happen if I don’t charge my battery properly?
Where can I find a charger for my battery?
What type and size of charger should [...]
admin @ July 13, 2009 # 5 Comments
A very good customer of ours called me today to discuss buying a new battery for his 1100cc BMW motorcycle. Five years ago he bought a Panasonic battery from us for this same BMW motorcycle and it was still working but he was occasionally experiencing some difficulty starting the bike.
He wanted a battery with higher [...]
