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…
Battery Maintenance Most people are familiar with the generic black box wet battery that contains liquid inside, which can be seen by opening the two end caps on the top. Unlike these generic wet batteries, AGM and gel batteries are sealed. However, they do have a safety vent in case gas needs to escape when…
AGM Battery History AGM Battery technology relates to Absorbent Glass Mat, which is a technology that began to widespread in the early 1980s, primarily in the applications of military aircraft, vehicles and backup power. The reason why AGM batteries became increasingly common is because Absorbent Glass Mat technology has several benefits including low internal resistance,…
AGM vs Gel Batteries – What’s the difference? AGM vs Gel batteries; its a rough battle! AGM batteries and Gel batteries are easily confused among a lot of people, but we can’t blame them. AGM batteries and Gel batteries have a lot in common. For example, they both use valve regulated lead acid technology and…
