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What is the best battery for wheelchairs and scooters?

Wheelchairs and scooters are almost exclusively powered by sealed lead-acid batteries. Regular car batteries are sometimes used for cost reasons, but there is a danger of spillage if a car battery is overturned. Also, regular car batteries are not designed … Continue reading

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What is the best battery for wheeled and stationary applications?

Consumer products have benefited the most from the advancements in battery technology. The size and weight reductions achieved for the high-end cell phones, PDAs and laptops, however, have not trickled down to batteries for wheeled and stationary applications in the … Continue reading

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What is the best battery for power tools?

Power tools require up to 50 amps of current and operate in an unfriendly environment. Meaning, we regularly require our power tools to perform at sub zero temperatures as well as endure high heat. The batteries must also withstand shock … Continue reading

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Counterfeit cell phone batteries (clone batteries) can be dangerous

In the search for low-cost battery replacements, consumers may inadvertently purchase clone cell phone batteries that do not include an approved protection circuit. This can be dangerous. Lithium-ion packs require a protection circuit to shut off the power source if … Continue reading

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What to Do and Not Do with your Motorcycle Battery

A motorcycle battery is a lead-acid battery. DO charge your lead-acid battery immediately after use. DO always keep your lead-acid battery in a charged condition. DO charge the battery immediately after use, as lead-acid batteries must always be kept in … Continue reading

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