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Going Remote: 7 Advantages of Using AGM Batteries for Remote Locations

When your batteries are in an isolated location, reliable power and near-zero maintenance are a necessity, not a luxury.

Troubleshooting Deep Cycle Batteries

Buying a deep-cycle battery for your equipment is an investment. And just like any product you buy for your business, you want to protect your investment. Regular maintenance is necessary to get the maximum life out of your battery! You must proactively detect and resolve battery problems quickly, efficiently, and cheaply. In this article, we will review how to troubleshoot your deep-cycle ...

Forest Fires and Power Outages: How to Protect your Family, Home, or Business

Millions of people lose power yearly due to wildfires – and overloaded power grids, natural disasters, and fallen tree limbs.

Industrial Battery Safety Tips for Summer Weather

Heat kills – and when batteries fail, so do your operations. Industrial batteries are the heart of motive equipment. And your workers play a critical role in maintaining the operation of batteries and machinery. But heat is dangerous for workers and batteries alike.

National Battery Day 2023: Three Strategies to Boost Sustainability and Bottom Line

Batteries are essential for our everyday lives – they power everything from our cellphones and laptops to grocery store distribution centers, our kids’ school busses, solar-powered homes, and hospitals’ emergency generators.

National Battery Day: 3 Ways to Celebrate Sustainability

Q: What’s more recycled than an aluminum can? A: Lead-acid batteries. They’re everywhere from your car to the forklifts for online shopping warehouses -- and they “provide over 75 percent of the world's energy storage capacity” (source: Battery Council International). In the next three minutes, you’ll learn easy ways to: Recycle old batteries Which batteries could save your life How to boost your ...

How to Safely Care for Your Battery

The right battery maintenance can significantly extend your battery life – and save you from costly downtime and premature failure. Battery upkeep is essential, but your safety is top priority! To prolong your battery's health, and avoid potential hazardous situations, here are three tips on safe and effective battery maintenance.

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.

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 ...