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Who makes Interstate Batteries? Interstate Batteries are manufactured by Johnson Controls Incorporated. Please visit our article about Johnson Controls for more Information.
Who makes Pro Start Batteries? Pro Start Batteries are manufactured by East Penn Manufacturing. Learn more by visiting our article on Pro Start Batteries.
Which batteries are better NIMH Batteries or Alkaline Batteries? NIMH is far superior than Alkaline. Learn the Pros and Cons of each in our article NIMH VS Alkaline.
Who makes John Deere batteries? Exide Technologies makes John Deere batteries. You can learn more about John Deere lines in our article Who Makes John Deere Batteries.
How do you clean up after a alkaline battery leak? Use vinegar and lemon juice mixed with water. To learn more about cleaning up battery leaks, read our article on Cleaning up Alkaline battery leaks.
What is a 12 volt SLI Battery? SLI stands for Starting, Lighting, and Ignition Battery. Read our article on SLI Battery to learn more.
How do I get the most out of my digital camera battery? The LCD screen is the biggest power drain on a digital camera. Learn how to mange using your LCD screen and many more tips in our article on Improving Digital Camera Battery Life.
Why does my Cordless Phone battery not last more than 6 months? It is very important to follow the cordless phone manufacturers instructions on charging the battery for the first time and there on after. To learn about all Cordless phone Battery tips visit our article on Extending Cordless Phone Battery Life.
What are the different Optima Battery Lines? The three Optima battery lines are the Red Top, Yellow Top, and Blue Top. Red Top is a starting battery, the Yellow Top is a dual purpose(Starting and Deep cycle) battery, and the Blue Top is a heavy deep cycle battery. Learn all about the technology behind the optima battery in our article Optima Battery.
Does leaving the Wi-Fi in the on position drain my Iphone battery? Yes, turn the Wi-Fi off when you are not using it. The Iphone continually checks the status of the Wi-Fi signal. When traveling the Iphone will pickup signals and when you travel out of the range of that signal the Iphone searches for another and so on. The battery suffers from this so called tower jumping. For other Iphone battery tips, read our article on Improving Iphone Battery Life.
NIMH compared to NICAD which battery is better? NIMH wins the battle over NICAD. To learn the Pros and Cons of NIMH and NICAD batteries be sure to read our article NIMH VS NICAD.
What happens to batteries when they are recycled? Recycling batteries is a 3 step process. Separate Material, Melt Lead and Plastic, and Neutralize battery Acid. Read our article on How Batteries Are Recycled to learn more.
Should I use rechargeable batteries in my video game controllers? Yes, Nimh batteries have a much high capacity than Alkaline, and can be recharged up to 1000 times. For more advantages of NIMH batteries in video games controllers, checkout our article Go Rechargeable in Video Game Controllers.
What type of battery should I use in my RC Field Box? We would recommend using a 12 volt Gel battery. You will get more capacity, and no worries of leaks in your RC Field Box. For more information read our article RC Field Box 12 Volt Battery Tips.
What brand of batteries should I use in my Sentry Safe? Sentry Safe Recommends using Duracell Batteries for their electronic safes. For more info read our article on AA Batteries for your Sentry Safe.
What is corrosion? The disintegration of an engineered material into its constituent atoms due to chemical reactions with its surroundings. To learn more, and how to clean battery corrosion read our article Battery Corrosion.
Why is the Exide Orbital Battery different from conventional batteries? The Orbital is a conventional lead-acid battery that uses an AGL (lead paste absorbed into fiberglass matting) design that eliminates the problems of vibration and shock that would break down a ordinary lead acid battery. The tightly wound grids resist vibration which in turn stops plate shedding. Read more about the Exide Orbital Battery.
What kind of water should I use when filling a battery? Always use distilled water, never use tap water due to the contaminants in the water. These contaminants such as rust will adhere to the lead grid plates inside the battery, and will hinder the ability of the battery to move electrons. Read more about adding water to a battery in our article What kind of water to use in batteries.
Can I buy a battery with more Mah for my Cordless Drill without hurting it? Yes absolutly, manufacturers often offer multiple batteries for your Cordless tool.Different batteries for the same Cordless tool would be for example a 1500 milliampere-hour (mah), 2000 mah, and a 2500 mah. Read our article Cordless Drill Battery | Battery Life Tips to learn more.
How often should you change the battery in a smoke Detector? BestBatteryTips.com recommends changing your battery in your smoke detector every 9 months. Don’t forget to test your smoke detector once every month. For more smoke detector battery tips read our article Smoke Detector Chirping or Beeping | Battery Life Tips.
What is the cover around my automobile battery for? The cover around your battery acts as a protective shield against heat. A batteries worst enemy is heat, and without will lead to premature battery failure. Learn more about the battery cover in our article What is the Battery Cover for?
Where do I take batteries for recycling? There are a lot of places that are battery drop off stations for recycling. Walmart for example is a battery drop off station. For a list of battery drop stations and a search engine to find locations near you, checkout our article on Where To Recycle Batteries?
Who makes Napa Auto Parts batteries? East Penn Manufacturing Company of Lyon Station Pennsylvania manufactures Napa batteries. Read more in our article Who Makes Napa Brand Batteries?
Who makes Diehard Platinum batteries? Diehard AGM Platinum batteries are made by Enersys. To learn more about the different Diehard Platinum batteries available read our article on Diehard Platinum Battery Review.
How important is battery voltage when buying a cordless drill? The battery chemistry, and voltage is the heart of the cordless drill. Learn how to decide which cordless drill offers what you need. Learn more in our article Cordless Battery Buying Tips | Battery Selection.
How many types of Two-Way Radio batteries are there? There are 3 different battery compositions available for Two-Way Radios. Nicad, Nimh, and Lithium Ion. Learn the differences between each in our article Two-Way Radio Batteries | Comparing Radio Batteries.
What do the beeping sounds represent on the LaGard Electronic Lock? 3 beeps means that the combination was incorrect. 2 beeps is the sound you here for acceptance of the correct combination. Learn more about this lock, and how to replace the batteries in our article LaGard Electronic Safe | FireKing and Schwab Brand.
Will my hands be protected from battery acid with clothe gloves? No, clothe gloves will act like a sponge. They will absorb the battery acid and will come in direct contact with your hands. Always wear heavy rubber gloves, this is the only way to be sure to protect your hands. Direct contact with battery acid will cause severe burning! Read our article on Battery Safety to learn more tips on battery safety.
Can a automobile battery really explode? Yes, and it happens more than one might think. Battery explosions are very common, and generally are due to lack of knowledge about batteries. Improper charging procedures is one of the most common errors made resulting in a battery explosion. Jump starting another vehicle often results in a battery explosion. Learn the proper technique in our article How To Jump Start A Car.
What name brand batteries should I use for my electronic safe lock? Electronic safe lock manufacturers recommend using Duracell batteries. Readers have given us excellent reviews for using Duracell batteries in electronic safe locks. Read more in our article AA Batteries For Your Sentry Safe | Duracell Review.
Who manufactures Carquest Batteries? East Penn Manufacturing Company out of Lyon Station Pennsylvania manufactures Carquest batteries. Read more in our article Who Makes Carquest Batteries?
