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 …
How to Jumpstart Your Vehicle with Booster Cables (Video)
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, …
Solar Panels: Advantages and Benefits of Solar Power
Solar power is a far-reaching technology. In recent years, it’s grown more and more popular as an efficient and economical energy source. Solar panels are becoming more common as a green alternative for commercial and residential applications.
A solar panel …
Cell Phone Battery Tips: Prolong the Life of Your Cell Phone Battery
Many people are moving away from their landline phones in favor of cell phones. Even still, the primary benefit is still a cell phone’s portability. To get the most out of your phone, you’ll have to get the most …
Extend Your Laptop’s Battery Life with Windows 7’s Power Efficiency Report
Last month, we talked about how Microsoft and Intel engineers worked on improving laptop battery life with Windows 7. Beyond simply improving the efficiency of the Operating System, Microsoft has also introduced energy-saving applications.
One of the cool new …
Disposable Batteries vs. Rechargeable Batteries: Which Should You Choose?
Making a choice between disposable batteries and rechargeable batteries can be a tough choice. Should I stick with disposables and their low cost? Should I spend a little more up-front and go with rechargeable? What are all my different options?…
What is the difference between F1 and F2 terminals on batteries?
The most common sealed lead acid batteries (SLA) use blade connectors. These are a single wire connection using a flat ‘blade’ which is inserted into a receptacle. Usually, both the connector and receptacle have wires attached through soldering or crimping. …
Deep Cycle Battery Care and Maintenance
For more information on maintaining your batteries when they are not in use, you can also read our article on winter battery maintenance.
- New batteries should be given a full charge before use.
- New batteries need to be cycled several
Battery Safety Tips for Travelers
PHMSA Launches SafeTravel Initiative
Yes, it’s safe to bring batteries and battery-powered devices on board passenger aircraft, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) – as long as you take a few simple precautions. DOT’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials …
Short Battery Life Tech Alert
Short Service Life Experience with Batteries
It has come to our attention that two dominant powersport vehicles are sometimes experiencing short battery life. These are V-Twin large cubic-inch custom motorcycles and SeaDoo personal watercraft
V-Twin Custom Motorcycles
With the introduction …
