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How to Get Your Boat Battery Ready for Spring

Your batteries turn your starter motor and run your GPS, radio, and fish finder. But chances are, they've been lying unused since you winterized your boat. So how do you de-winterize your batteries and ensure they deliver maximum performance and service life?

How to Manage Your Battery Inventory

For most industries, controlling and managing stock is not exactly the most thrilling part of the job. It is necessary, however, especially for battery dealers, to pay close attention to what you’re stocking and how you’re storing that stock. We’ve put together some tips for maintaining a well-planned battery inventory.

Which Battery Technology is Right for Me?

Batteries serve as the indispensable backbone of Renewable Energy (RE) systems, enduring the rigorous and continuous process of charging and discharging, commonly referred to as deep cycling, over extended periods. There is no perfect, one-size-fits-all battery for RE -- but there is a best battery technology for your system. In our article (published in the North American Clean Energy Trade ...

Should You Buy a New or Reconditioned Electric Forklift Battery?

If your business uses forklifts and other industrial machinery, you probably know all too well how new equipment costs can build up. So naturally, when it comes time to replace an electric forklift battery, it seems reasonable to look for a used or reconditioned battery rather than a new one that may have a heftier price tag. But can you know what you’re getting at a lower cost?

What Competitors Keep Secret About Renewable Energy Systems

This year’s Annual Energy Outlook by the U.S. Energy Information Administration highlights increased energy efficiency and use of renewable energy systems by businesses, a trend which has been developing for years and is expected to continue into 2050. Businesses are adopting renewable energy practices for many reasons, including saving on energy costs and good PR, but what other companies don’t ...

Broken Forklift Batteries: Replace or Repair?

Is your industrial forklift battery in need of replacement or repair? Before you simply recycle the unit and buy new one, you might want to make a few simple checks to gauge the severity of the damage. If it's a minor repair, you can get the unit back up and running.

Battery Maintenance Tips: Maximizing Your Industrial Battery

When you make an investment into an industrial battery, it’s important to know what to do and maybe even more so, what NOT to do in order to maintain the life and power of the unit. In this post, we’ll provide the most important dos and don’ts with regard to keeping your equipment humming along for as long as possible.

Mining Safety Tips for Lead Acid Batteries

Large lead acid batteries are a common tool throughout the mining industry to power utility and personnel carrier vehicles. When these batteries aren’t cared for properly, they can become a dangerous resource - especially when stored in a confined space like an underground mine.

How is the Change of Presidency Impacting the Mining Industry?

One of the popular topics during the recent presidential campaign season was whether or not the mining and coal industry would experience a massive turnaround thanks to changes implemented by a Trump administration.

What's the Right Battery Charger for My Industrial Battery?

Batteries for industrial equipment are a costly investment, so proper battery maintenance is critical to ensuring the longevity of the products. Proper battery maintenance also includes selecting the right battery charger. Doing a bit of research before purchasing a charger helps ensure the equipment functions at optimum performance and that you can quickly and conveniently recharge the unit for ...