Monthly Archives: January 2010

Batteries are like humans: We still don’t know why we perform better on some days than others…

During the last 20 years, battery testing lagged behind other industry technologies. Ideally, a battery tester should indicate the level of battery sulfation and surface charge, as well as display how to correct the problem. This feature is not yet … Continue reading

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You can protect your car battery from failing this winter

A common cause of car battery failure is acid stratification. Acid stratification occurs in your car battery when the electrolytes concentrate at the bottom of the battery, causing the upper half of the battery to be acid poor. This effect … Continue reading

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Driving habits rather than battery defect are often the cause of car battery failure

According to a leading manufacturer of car batteries, factory defect amounts to less than 7 percent of car battery malfunction. This is good news for battery manufacturers, as good car battery performance is just as important to the manufacturer as … Continue reading

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Storing batteries in your battery-operated holiday decorations requires care

Post-holiday storing of batteries should not be done without some thought regarding temperature and battery charging capacity. Generally speaking, the recommended storage temperature for most batteries is 15°C (59°F) plus or minus a few degrees. While lead-acid batteries must always … Continue reading

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