Lithium is a relatively new technology and there are concerns about its stability. Most notably, this battery type has been…
What are lithium metal batteries?
This article deals mostly with disposable lithium metal batteries – see What are Lithium-Ion batteries for more information on rechargeable…
How to store batteries – general advice
Different battery types can be stored in different ways. This page is general advice for those who store different chemistries…
How to store lithium based batteries
Lithium based batteries require extra attention as improper storage can cause units to overheat and potentially catch fire in a…
Peukert’s Law – how long an amp hour battery will last under a given load
Even though batteries have been around for a while, it is still not clear as to why a lead acid…
Enersys Hawker Cyclon Documents
Currently the range of pure lead batteries offered by Enersys is marketed under the Cyclon brand but they are also…
How to store nickel based batteries
Both Nickel Cadmium batteries and Nickel Metal Hydride batteries can be stored in similar conditions. Temperature Nickel based batteries are…
How to store lead acid batteries
All lead acid batteries discharge when in storage – a process known as ‘calendar fade’ – so the right environment…
What is a lead acid battery?
There are three common types of lead acid battery: Flooded Gel Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) Note that both Gel and…
What’s the difference between Amp Hour and Amperage?
In Short: Batteries rated with Amperage are stating the highest level of energy they are designed to give at a…