What is the difference between CCA and CA? Cold Cranking Amps (CCA) or Cranking Amps (CA) are ratings used when referring to the current (power) that a car battery can output. The difference between Cold Cranking Amps and Cranking Amps is that CCA is measured at around -18 degrees Celsius while CA is measured at…
Deep cycle battery maintenance – Why is it important? Deep cycle battery maintenance is very important if you want to get the most out of your batteries. A lot of people unfortunately do not know how to maintain their deep cycle batteries, and in effect, they kill their batteries. Now, they normally think it’s the…
Car Batteries – How are they made? Car batteries are widely used around the world, so it might be worth taking a closer look. So, what is in a car battery? You might think the things powering the 40 pounds batteries are hyper children, fifteen shots of espresso or linebackers! Actually, the primary ingredient is…
Start-Stop Batteries It is expected by 2020 that most new vehicles will be manufactured with start-stop functionality. What is a start-stop systems? Start-stop technology is designed to automatically turn off the engine when the car stops, such as on a traffic light, then restart the engine when the driver presses on the gas paddle. The…
Pick the best AGM battery charger in 3 steps Shopping for an AGM battery charger? Follow the three steps below to help you choose the best AGM battery charger. Step 1: determine your battery type There are a number of battery types such as AGM, VRLA, wet cell and gel. You first need to check that…
High Rate Batteries for UPS High rate batteries are designed for UPS applications, which require a higher rate of discharge for a short amount of time. For example, assume you have a UPS connected to your computer for backup power. Unlike smaller equipment, such as a fan or a lamp, computers consume a lot more…
What is a Deep Cycle Battery? A deep cycle battery is a valve regulated sealed lead acid battery, which is designed to be deeply discharged to use the majority of its capacity. Sometimes, a deep cycle battery referred to as a “deep-cell battery” or a “deep discharge battery”. However, the proper term is “deep cycle…
