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VIDEO – How a lithium battery is made
In this film we’ll explain how lithium based batteries are made. Transcript Over 200 years ago Alessandro Volta invented the first battery. He discovered that by placing copper and zinc discs on top of each other, and separating each with… Read more →
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VIDEO – How a nickel based battery is made
In this video we’ll explain how Nickel based batteries are made. Transcript Over 200 years ago Alessandro Volta invented the first battery. He discovered that by placing copper and zinc discs on top of each other, and separating each with… Read more →
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VIDEO – What makes a deep cycle battery different
In this video we’ll look at what makes a deep cycle lead acid battery different from a standard lead acid battery. Transcript If you’ve ever been looking to buy a battery for your caravan, motorhome, boat or needed replacements for… Read more →
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VIDEO – What is a battery cycle?
In this film we explain what is meant by a “battery cycle”, also often referred to as a “charge cycle”. Transcript In this video we’ll be explaining what State of Charge means, how it describes a battery cycle, what cycle… Read more →
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VIDEO – How a flooded lead acid battery is made
In this video we show the process that goes into making a flooded lead acid battery. Transcript Over 200 years ago Alessandro Volta invented the first battery. He discovered that by placing copper and zinc discs on top of each… Read more →
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Which Electric Trolling Motor Battery should I choose?
There are so many options out there when it comes to electric trolling motor batteries how can you know which one to choose? Well bear with us and we’ll explain everything you need to know so you can buy smart.… Read more →
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Should I upgrade to a Gel Battery for my trolling motor?
Gel batteries represent a substantial investment. The BatteryGuy 8G31DTM 12 volt 97 ah Gel Battery, for example, is more than twice the price of the BatteryGuy BG-121000NB 12 volt 100 ah Sealed Lead Acid Battery. So what are you getting… Read more →
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Will supercapacitors replace batteries?
If batteries are your passion you may have noticed some stories popping up recently about an all new portable energy storage product that some are claiming will make batteries a thing of the past. Articles have been circulating that there… Read more →
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Are real 3D printed batteries possible?
All too often searches for information on how you can 3D print a battery doesn’t turn up the answer you would expect. This popular YouTube video, for example, is only about printing the battery case. The rest needs to be… Read more →
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Supercapacitors versus batteries
Super-capacitors are nothing new. General Electric was trying out their potential in the 1950’s, but the press today has suddenly become hot with stories that this technology will change the way we store power forever. There has even been speculation… Read more →