A battery is a device that stores chemical energy and converts it to electrical energy. The chemical reactions in a battery involve the flow of electrons from one material (electrode) to another, through an external circuit. The flow of electrons … Continue reading →

A battery is a device that stores chemical energy and converts it to electrical energy. The chemical reactions in a battery involve the flow of electrons from one material (electrode) to another, through an external circuit. The flow of electrons … Continue reading →

Deep Cycle Batteries in a cycling application require a recharging voltage of 2.43 to 2.45 volts per cell. This is 14.6/14.7 volts for a 12 volt nominal installation and 29.2/29.4 volts in a 24 volt site. What voltage is too … Continue reading →

Deep Cycle Batteries in a cycling application require a recharging voltage of 2.43 to 2.45 volts per cell. This is 14.6/14.7 volts for a 12 volt nominal installation and 29.2/29.4 volts in a 24 volt site. What voltage is too … Continue reading →

While we’ve seen nicad batteries that last past 18 months, they usually require many charge/discharge cycles to get it to perform at 80% capacity. How long should batteries last? Chemistry Shelf Life Cycle Life Nickel Cadmium 1.5-3 Years 1,000 + … Continue reading →

While we’ve seen nicad batteries that last past 18 months, they usually require many charge/discharge cycles to get it to perform at 80% capacity. How long should batteries last? Chemistry Shelf Life Cycle Life Nickel Cadmium 1.5-3 Years 1,000 + … Continue reading →

distilled water. To prevent local action in a battery, only distilled water is used in electrolytes. What’s the electrolyte solution in a battery? Potassium hydroxide is the electrolyte in common household alkaline batteries. The most common electrolyte in lithium batteries … Continue reading →

distilled water. To prevent local action in a battery, only distilled water is used in electrolytes. What’s the electrolyte solution in a battery? Potassium hydroxide is the electrolyte in common household alkaline batteries. The most common electrolyte in lithium batteries … Continue reading →

The Nickel-Cadmium battery is the most used for commercial aviation thanks to a high cycling capacity which ensures long life. It also provides reduced maintenance and low weight and size, which makes these batteries an attractive alternative for the commercial … Continue reading →

The Nickel-Cadmium battery is the most used for commercial aviation thanks to a high cycling capacity which ensures long life. It also provides reduced maintenance and low weight and size, which makes these batteries an attractive alternative for the commercial … Continue reading →

Two Saft batteries are fitted onto each 747-8. Saft provided integration test and flight test batteries and will deliver one aircraft set per month for volume production in 2012. In the longer term, Boeing plans to ramp up production to … Continue reading →

Two Saft batteries are fitted onto each 747-8. Saft provided integration test and flight test batteries and will deliver one aircraft set per month for volume production in 2012. In the longer term, Boeing plans to ramp up production to … Continue reading →

The solution can be made by mixing one tablespoon (15ml) of baking soda to every 1-cup (250ml) of hot water. Apply the solution to the corroded areas of the battery terminals and use a wire brush or toothbrush to gently … Continue reading →

The solution can be made by mixing one tablespoon (15ml) of baking soda to every 1-cup (250ml) of hot water. Apply the solution to the corroded areas of the battery terminals and use a wire brush or toothbrush to gently … Continue reading →

A battery that’s boiled dry, due to being exposed to excessive heat, won’t contain any fluid and sulfation may have formed on the lead plates. It may be possible to repair the battery, depending on the level of sulfation that’s … Continue reading →