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Battery Maintenance Tips: Best Practices for Battery Connections

To obtain a desired voltage or capacity, you may need to connect batteries in a series or parallel configuration. The process might seem confusing at first, but with a little education on the types of connections and how to configure your wiring harness, it’s easier than you think to obtain the power you need while deploying your system with a quality setup and safety in mind. Here's what you ...

The Right Battery Can Extend the Life of Floor Care Equipment

Floor care equipment is an investment. The right equipment, from scrubbers and polishers to floor buffers and even industrial vacuums, can keep floors clean and keep floor coverings like new for years.

High Performance Battery Applications

Whether replacing a forklift battery or a UPS system, consumers want the best possible performance. One descriptor that may draw the attention of any battery shopper is "high-performance." Of course, anyone would want the highest performance battery possible to suit their budget. But what exactly is a high-performance battery and when is one necessary? Keep reading to find out.

Cranking Battery vs. Deep Cycle Marine Battery

The Summer season is here, and if you're a boater, you know how important it is to have the correct marine battery for your boat. But, with the different types of marine batteries on the market, how do you know which is right? Choosing suitable marine batteries is more than choosing a reliable brand your customers can trust. Even the best battery is only as good as its application and ...

What is a Sulfated Battery and How to Prevent It

A sulfated battery has a buildup of lead sulfate crystals and is the number one cause of early battery failure in lead-acid batteries. The damage caused by battery sulfation is easily preventable and, in some cases, can be reversible. Keep reading to learn more about battery sulfation and how to avoid it.

How Extreme Weather Affects Batteries

As the weather heats up, you need your summer toys and equipment to push through high temperatures without worrying about the reliability of your lead batteries.

Crown Battery Continues to Grow

A family-owned business started in 1926, Crown has been making batteries in Fremont, Ohio for more than 90 years. Recently, we were recognized by ABC 13 for our growth, expanding workforce, and future endeavors. If you missed it, you can read the full article right here.

Recycling Your Lead Batteries

Every year, Earth Day brings attention to things we all can do to make sure we leave a healthy planet for future generations. But, what are you doing the rest of the year? There are simple steps you can take to make a difference. Like recycling your lead batteries, for example.

What's Killing Your Battery Life?

It’s important to maintain the batteries that keep your machines and vehicles running. You already know that proper charging techniques are essential when it comes to battery maintenance, but do you know the things will kill your battery?

Basics of a Forklift Battery: Handling, Cost & Charging

If a forklift keeps your business moving, your forklift needs a battery that will keep it moving. A forklift battery is not only the power source of a forklift but it also provides counterweight to the vehicle which aids in its lifting capacity, as the batteries themselves can weigh from 800 to 6,000 pounds.