Are Your Batteries Dead? Or Is It Time To Replace Your Electronics?

admin @ July 11, 2009 # 3 Comments

Now we all know that there is a time that the battery in your device will have gone through enough charge/discharge cycles that it decides to not play anymore and you need to replace it. There are ways you can tell that your battery just won’t last much longer. Such as when the device lasts [...]

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Tips: Make your laptop battery last longer??

admin @ March 19, 2008 # No Comment Yet

Make your laptop battery last longer
 
Here are a couple quick tips to help your laptop last a little bit longer so you’ll have the power needed to do that last little bit of work done before your battery dies on you.
1.      Turn your brightness down on your screen. The brighter the screen the more power [...]

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Batteries for new Hybrid Vehicles

admin @ March 19, 2008 # No Comment Yet

Anyone that’s been to the gas pump recently knows the cost of gas is just insane. Seeing as the national price per gallon of regular gas is over $3.08 and $3.37 for premium, it is hitting us all in the pocketbook. There are several companies working on better batteries for the gas-electric hybrids that are [...]

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What Is the Right Charger for your Golf Cart?? Heres Your Answer!

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When selecting the best charger for your golf cart, it is imperative that you check the voltage and amperage requirements of your golf cart. As there are so many custom golf carts available now, there are plenty at reasons to check these simple requirements. The wrong battery charger can result in poor performance; hurt the [...]

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Recharging Gel Batteries

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If you are recharging Gel Cell batteries the battery manufacturer’s charging voltage is critical if you don’t want to ruin your battery. In most cases, standard deep-cycle chargers can not be used as the higher charging voltages and algorithms are different. This can cause damage to your battery greatly decreasing the life of the battery.

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When’s The Last Time You Checked Your Motorcycle Battery?

admin @ March 17, 2008 # 2 Comments

As a rule of thumb, most motorcycle manufacturers recommend a routine battery inspection and service for every 2500-mile intervals. Most battery manufacturers recommend taking a look at least once a month, whether the battery is being used or not.
If it’s been a while since you have enjoyed your bike, you might want to consider checking [...]

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*APPLE IPHONE* Battery Replacement Downfalls?!

admin @ March 17, 2008 # One Comment

I just learned something interesting. The new iPhone from Apple on the AT&T network seems to be an amazing device. However when the battery dies, and we all know it will usually in a year or so, you can’t replace the darn thing! You have to send it back to Apple where they replace the [...]

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What are the advantages of Ni-Cad Batteries?

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• Fast and simple charge, even after prolonged storage.
• High number of charge/discharge cycles - if properly maintained, nickel-cadmium provides over 1000 charge/discharge cycles.
• Good load performance - nickel-cadmium allows recharging at low temperatures.
• Long shelf life - five-year storage is possible. Some priming prior to use will be required.
• Simple storage and transportation - most airfreight companies accept nickel-cadmium [...]

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Inexpensive Power Wheels Batteries

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More Power to Power Wheels!
As I have been looking to do a few modifications on my kids’ Power Wheels one thing I’ve noticed is getting the inexpensive “Off-Brand” / “Generic” batteries they seem to last just as long and are cheaper. I’ve been getting the batteries through BatteryWeb.com for awhile now and have never had [...]

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Deep Cycle Batteries

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Often times you’ll hear about Deep Cycle batteries. Car batteries are mainly there for starting the car. This takes a surprisingly high current, up to 400 amps for a big engine on a cold day. The way they accomplish this is by having a lot of very thin plates so there is a lot of [...]

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