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Our First Ever Commercial!

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Battery Mart

Introducing the first ever Battery Mart commercial!

We’re proud to display on our website the first ever commercial for Battery Mart. We’re really excited about it and think it turned out really cool. If you have 30 seconds, we’d encourage you to check it out!

And, in case you’re wondering, the storefront shot is from our Winchester, VA store, and the outside shot is from our Martinsburg, WV store.

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You know that feeling… out of energy, running low, when your zip has lost it’s zap. Get back your get up and go with a fresh new battery from Battery … Keep Reading

Posted in Battery Mart News

Everstart Battery Cross Reference Chart & Equivalents

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Battery Mart

An Everstart battery is a private label brand, primarily sold at Walmart. They are popular and affordable batteries, especially for powersport vehicles like motorcycles, ATVs, and snowmobiles. When the time comes to replace one, finding an exact match can be difficult. Luckily, many other manufacturers produce batteries that are a perfect fit. Use our cross-reference chart below to find a powerful, reliable replacement that will get your vehicle back on the road.

Everstart Model	Yuasa Equivalent	Buy Replacements
ES4LBS	YTX4L-BS	Shop ES4LBS Replacements
ES9BS	YTX9-BS	Shop ES9BS Replacements
ES12BS	YTX12-BS	Shop ES12BS Replacements
ES14BS	YTX14-BS	Shop ES14BS Replacements
ES14AHBS	YTX14AH-BS

… Keep Reading

Off-Season Battery Maintenance and Charging

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Battery Mart

Batteries periodically need exercising and maintenance to prevent sulphation from building up on the battery plates. Batteries that sit unused for a long period of time (longer than four weeks) need a maintainer.

Consider a water fountain in the middle of a cold winter. The water freezes because it sits dormant. Running water never freezes because the molecules are always in motion.

The same is true for your batteries. Maintaining the battery keeps the molecules in motion. When maintained, sulphation won’t rear its ugly head (just like the ice in a flowing fountain).

Battery Sulphation

Once … Keep Reading

Posted in Knowledge Base

Small Battery Size Comparisons

Posted on August 24, 2012 by Battery Mart

Check inside for charts showing the size differences from common household batteries, like AA, AAA, C, and D, as well as some less common ones like F, SC, and more.

Posted in Knowledge Base

Shorai Battery Installation Guide

Posted on July 26, 2012 by Battery Mart

Click here for an easily printable PDF of this guide.

Do not throw away the box or any foam packaging until after installation is complete!! Please also be sure to read the included User’s Guide for cautions and information on care and charging…

You’ll need a 10mm wrench or a #3 Philips screwdriver to install the LFX battery, possibly scissors, and whatever tools are needed to remove and reinstall bodywork and to access the battery box.

EXAMPLE – BMW G450X

The factory-installed battery in the BMW G450X is Yuasa lead-acid YTZ7S. Our standard recommendation for Shorai Lithium-Iron is LFX09A2-BS12. The … Keep Reading

Posted in Knowledge Base

Envia Systems Achieves World Record Energy Density for Electric Car Batteries

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Battery Mart

Envia Systems, of Newark, CA, announced recently that the company’s next-generation rechargeable battery has attained unprecedented results. They’ve achieved the highest recorded energy density of 400 Watt-hours/kilogram (Wh/kg) with their lithium-ion cell.

What does this mean for us? When it’s ready for commercial use, this battery is expected to halve the cost of the battery pack, a giant step towards a 300-mile range electric vehicle. More power, less expensive. The batteries are a major contributor to the price of electric vehicles, approximately 65 percent the car’s total cost to manufacture.

From Envia Systems’ Press Release:

“Since the inception … Keep Reading

Posted in Battery Mart News

Battery Activation and Charging Procedure for Dry Charged Batteries

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Battery Mart

Please note: The below information only applies to our Dry Charge conventional wet cell batteries. All of our AGM, Maintenance Free, and Gel batteries do not require acid and come charged and ready to install.

First and foremost… Take great care when working with your battery!

Batteries contains electrolyte (sulfuric acid) which is a highly toxic and dangerous substance if it comes in contact with your body. When carrying acid or a battery filled with acid, keep it away from your body. Wear rubber gloves and safety glasses when working with the battery to keep any possible acid from touching

… Keep Reading

Posted in Knowledge Base

Introducing the Most Advanced and Reliable Battery Fuel Gauge

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Battery Mart

New product from PRO Charging Systems:
The most innovative and advanced battery fuel gauge today!

Accurately displays battery pack state
Utilizes Advanced Firmware
Intelligently Detects Battery Pack Charge Status
TROUBLE FREE, Easy Installation – Connect It and Forget It!
Advanced Microprocessor Constantly Evaluates Battery Pack State
Thin Design, Durable, Water Resistant – Made in the USA and Built To Last
Available for 12 Volt, 24 Volt, 36 Volt, and 48 Volt battery systems

Suitable for many different applications:
Golf Carts, Hunting Buggies Electric Utility Vehicles, LSVs, Aerial Lifts, Lift Trucks, Scrubbers, Lawn Equipment, Emergency Vehicles, Boats and More…

The battery … Keep Reading

Posted in Battery Mart News

Showcasing Some Hard-to-Find Batteries for Devices You Didn’t Know We Offered

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Battery Mart

If you spend some time just browsing through our battery store, I believe you’ll find that we carry replacement batteries for a wide array of applications and that we work diligently to ensure that our cross reference information is up-to-date and accurate. There are a few lookups that we are commonly associated with: motorcycle batteries, sealed lead acid batteries, cordless phone batteries, and battery chargers to name a few.

It’s easy, though, to miss out of some of the lesser known batteries we carry. These batteries are held up to the same high-quality standards that we … Keep Reading

Posted in Battery Mart News

How to Jumpstart Your Vehicle with Booster Cables (Video)

Posted on October 15, 2010 by Battery Mart

With winter approaching, one of the most common questions we get at Battery Mart is about proper handling of booster cables. Below is a short (about 3 minutes) video on how to safely connect to vehicles with booster cables, brought to you by QuickCable, the makers of the popular Rescue Jump Packs.

Transcription of video:

Jumpstarting a vehicle with a dead battery is relatively easy and quick. But, it’s important for you to follow the correct procedures to prevent personal injury or damage to your vehicle. This video will show you how to properly jumpstart a vehicle, step … Keep Reading

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