Confused about lithium and lithium ion batteries? They have many similarities, but also key differences. Introduction Lithium and lithium-ion batteries are two kinds of rechargeable batteries used in portable electronic devices. They both have lithium, but have different designs and uses. Lithium batteries came out in 1991. They are powerful and disposable, having twice […]
Fed up with all the talk about nicad vs nimh batteries? Don’t know which one is best for you? Let’s discover the distinction between these rechargeable energy sources. Learn which battery type offers improved performance and more dependable results. Make an informed decision now! Introduction Nickel Cadmium (NiCd) and Nickel Metal-hydride (NiMH) are two types […]
Britishvolt is in discussions to sell a controlling ownership to a group of investors. The business has been attempting to collect money to construct a £3.8 billion battery gigafactory in the northeast of England for months. After receiving several million pounds from investor Glencore and imposing temporary salary reductions on personnel, the firm narrowly escaped […]
AGM leisure batteries have a number of advantages over standard batteries, including faster charging and better tolerance to not being used for a while. But if your AGM battery does go flat, is there a way to bring it back to life? It is possible, but it’s risky, as we’ll explore below. AGM (Absorbed Glass […]
The technology behind zinc carbon batteries dates back to 1866 and the invention of a wet cell by Georges Leclanche. This makes it one of the oldest types of battery still in general use. The contemporary version is a single-use, non-rechargeable dry battery which delivers 1.5 volts per cell. How are they made? The structure […]
This type of battery is exactly as its name suggests. It was developed in the 18th century as a method of storing usable energy based on the belief that electricity was generated solely by living creatures. An Italian physicist discovered that the muscles in the legs of dead frogs would twitch on the application of […]
For those looking to power their caravan, camper van or camping appliances such as lights, a television, oven, kettle and so forth, a solar panel can deliver the dream of free electricity and make self-sustainability a reality. First however, you need to ensure that the battery that you buy will be suitably sized to power […]
A leisure battery can indeed be used to power a 12V fridge. However, for exactly how long that fridge can be powered will depend on a number of different factors. It is most simply explained with the following formulas. Which can be used to work out how long any leisure battery will last: First, find […]
Charging A Leisure Battery While Driving There are essentially two methods for charging a leisure battery from your vehicle’s engine: using a split charge relay, or a battery to battery (B2B) charger device. These methods both work by making use of the vehicle engine’s alternator (which converts AC into DC power). Split charging involves connecting […]
