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Your Ultimate Guide to Marine Batteries
Your Ultimate Guide to Marine Batteries
Winterizing Your Boat: Battery Care and Storage Tips
Winterizing Your Boat: Battery Care and Storage Tips
How to Test Your Car Battery: A Step-By-Step Guide
How to Test Your Car Battery: A Step-By-Step Guide
Why SLA Batteries Are the Perfect Choice for Battery-Operated Christmas Toys
Why SLA Batteries Are the Perfect Choice for Battery-Operated Christmas Toys
  • Why SLA Batteries Are the Perfect Choice for Battery-Operated Christmas Toys
    February 4, 2025

    Why SLA Batteries Are the Perfect Choice for Battery-Operated Christmas Toys

    Battery-operated riding toys offer kids a taste of age-appropriate freedom and tons of fun. Now that we’re on the cusp of gift-giving season and you’ve got that shiny new ride-on toy wrapped and ready for Christmas morning, it’s time to think about the power that makes it go.

  • The Evolution of Battery Technology: What’s Next for Automotive Applications?
    February 4, 2025

    The Evolution of Battery Technology: What’s Next for Automotive Applications?

    Battery and automotive technology have been intertwined for more than a century. In 1912, as automobiles began to gain mass popularity, Cadillac developed the first starter motor. This innovation eliminated the need for hand cranking and required a reliable power source — a lead-acid battery. By 1920, most new vehicles were equipped with electric starters powered by batteries.

  • How to Test Your Car Battery: A Step-By-Step Guide
    February 4, 2025

    How to Test Your Car Battery: A Step-By-Step Guide

    Few things are more irritating than getting into your car, buckling up and turning the key — only to be met with the dreaded click, click of a dead battery. A failing car battery doesn’t just disrupt your day, it can leave you stranded. By regularly testing and maintaining your battery, you can avoid unexpected breakdowns and extend its lifespan.

  • Winterizing Your Boat: Battery Care and Storage Tips
    February 4, 2025

    Winterizing Your Boat: Battery Care and Storage Tips

    You’ve had a full and fun season out on the water, but now it’s time to pack up your boat for the colder weather ahead. Taking steps to prepare your boat battery for the off-season ensures you’ll be powered up and ready to hit the waves running when spring rolls around again.

  • Why Do Lead-Acid Batteries Fail? 5 Common Causes of Premature Battery Failure
    February 4, 2025

    Why Do Lead-Acid Batteries Fail? 5 Common Causes of Premature Battery Failure

    Factory defects are responsible for less than 7% of battery failures. So why do batteries fail? In most cases, it comes down to driving habits, environmental conditions and natural wear and tear. In this blog post, we will look at what causes battery failure and how to get the most life out of your battery.

  • Your Ultimate Guide to Marine Batteries
    February 4, 2025

    Your Ultimate Guide to Marine Batteries

    Welcome to your ultimate guide to marine batteries. When it’s time to get out on the water, you want to know you have the power to ride the waves all day. In this battery guide, we will explore the heart of your boat — the battery — and highlight everything you need to know for a safe and enjoyable ride.

  • Your Ultimate Guide to Powersport Batteries
    February 4, 2025

    Your Ultimate Guide to Powersport Batteries

    Welcome to your ultimate guide to powersport batteries. Summer is winding down, and whether you’re hitting the road on your motorcycle, off-roading on ATV adventures or getting in the last waves of the season on your jet ski, this guide is for you.

  • From Amp Hours to Voltage: Battery Terms Defined
    February 4, 2025

    From Amp Hours to Voltage: Battery Terms Defined

    Energy is chemically stored in the battery, and when the battery terminals are connected through a resistive load, electrical energy passes through the circuit. But the language and shorthand around batteries can be confusing. Consider this your glossary and quick reference guide for battery terminology — from A(GM) to V(oltage).

  • Your Guide to Jet Ski Batteries: Maintenance, Replacement and More
    February 4, 2025

    Your Guide to Jet Ski Batteries: Maintenance, Replacement and More

    There’s nothing quite like slipping into the saddle of your jet ski and skipping across the waves on a warm summer day. To keep the good times going, don’t forget to take care of basic battery maintenance. After all, the battery is the heart of your machine, keeping it running and you riding all summer long.

  • How to Charge a Car Battery
    February 4, 2025

    How to Charge a Car Battery

    Click. Click. It’s a sound no car owner wants to hear. The key’s in the ignition, you’re ready to ride, but the engine won’t turn over. 

    A dead battery is, at best, inconvenient — and it can even be dangerous if it leaves you stranded.

  • 6 Common Semi-Truck Battery Problems and What to Do About Them
    February 4, 2025

    6 Common Semi-Truck Battery Problems and What to Do About Them

    You rely on your semi-truck to do your job safely and comfortably. The battery that powers your rig needs to be able to withstand the daily rigors and long hauls, extreme weather, unpredictable road conditions and the power demands of in-cabin electronics.

     

  • Conventional FLA vs. AGM: Recommending the Best Automotive Battery for Your Customers
    February 4, 2025

    Conventional FLA vs. AGM: Recommending the Best Automotive Battery for Your Customers

    Most of your customers probably haven’t thought about their car battery — so when it’s time for a replacement, they may be surprised to learn there are options beyond the OEM model supplied by the manufacturer. In this post, we’ll compare two popular battery types: conventional flooded lead-acid (FLA) and absorbed glass mat (AGM).