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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 energy storage sustainability.

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.

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 need to know about Series and Parallel battery connections:

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. To get the maximum life out of your battery, regular maintenance is a most! You need to be proactive so you can detect battery problems early resolve them quickly, easily, and cheaply. In this article we will go over how to trouble shoot your deep cycle battery.