Tag Archives: Battery Tips

Spring Riding Confidence: Your Complete Safety & Battery Checklist

Posted on May 27, 2026 by Derek Puffinburger

Get your bike ready for the open road! Our simple spring motorcycle safety and battery maintenance checklist helps you spot potential issues early, ensuring a reliable start and complete peace of mind on every ride.

Posted in How-to Guides, Knowledge Base
Tagged Battery Maintenance, Battery Tips, Motorcycle Safety, Powersport Batteries

The Brain of the Battery: All About the Battery Management System (BMS)

Posted on January 8, 2026 by Derek Puffinburger

Replacing a car battery used to take five minutes. Today, it’s a calibration event. Learn what a Battery Management System (BMS) is, how it protects your vehicle, and the tools you need to manage your battery’s “digital twin.”

Posted in Knowledge Base
Tagged AGM Batteries, Battery Maintenance, Battery Testing, Battery Tips, BMS

Expert Tips on Battery Storage

Posted on December 16, 2025 by Derek Puffinburger

The key to long-term battery health is understanding its chemical needs. This guide breaks down the specific storage requirements (including charge levels and temperature) for Lithium-ion, Lead Acid, and Nickel-based batteries to keep them operational and stable.

Posted in How-to Guides
Tagged Battery Maintenance, Battery Tips, Lead Acid, Lithium, NiCD, NiMH

Don’t Let a Power Outage Ruin Your Day: The Ultimate Guide to Replacing Your UPS Battery

Posted on September 11, 2025 by Battery Mart

A UPS unit is only as reliable as its battery. Discover the benefits of a healthy battery and learn how to find the right replacement to protect your valuable electronics from power outages.

Posted in Buyer's Guides, How-to Guides
Tagged Battery Tips, Replacement Battery, SLA Battery, UPS Battery

The Ultimate Guide: How to Safely Jump Start a Car Battery with Jumper Cables

Posted on August 21, 2025 by Battery Mart

Don’t get stranded by a dead battery. Learn how to safely and confidently jump-start your car using our expert, step-by-step guide. We’ll show you exactly how to connect jumper cables and avoid common mistakes to get you back on the road in minutes.

Posted in How-to Guides
Tagged Battery Tips, Car Battery, Jumper Cables

Is Your Rechargeable Battery Dying? Here’s How to Tell!

Posted on February 22, 2022 by Battery Mart

Batteries power our modern lives, from smartphones to DIY tools. But how do you know when your rechargeable battery is ready to be replaced? Let’s find out!

Signs Your Battery is Nearing the End

You used to get hours of use, and now it’s minutes? This is a common sign. Here are the main indicators your rechargeable batteries need replacing:

Reduced Run Time: The battery lasts a fraction of the time it used to.
Longer Charge Times: It takes significantly longer to fully charge.

Why Batteries Degrade

Rechargeable batteries wear out due to charging cycles, heat, and age… Keep Reading

Posted in Knowledge Base
Tagged Battery Maintenance, Battery Tips, Rechargeable Batteries

Can I Mix Old and New Batteries? Here’s Why You Shouldn’t

Posted on October 28, 2021 by Battery Mart

It might seem harmless to replace just one dead battery in your remote or flashlight and leave the others in place. After all, if only one is out of juice, why toss the rest, right? But mixing old and new batteries is actually a big no no and it could end up costing you more in the long run.

Think of it like running a three legged race with someone way faster than you. The stronger leg (your new battery) is going to overcompensate, while the weaker one (your older battery) just can’t keep up. That imbalance creates a few … Keep Reading

Posted in Knowledge Base
Tagged Battery Tips

How to Clean Corroded Battery Terminals and Keep Your Car Starting Strong

Posted on September 16, 2020 by Battery Mart

Corroded battery terminals are one of the most common reasons a car won’t start, but it’s an easy problem to fix yourself. This guide will show you how to safely clean and prevent corrosion on your battery terminals and cables, so you can keep your car’s electrical system running strong.

Posted in How-to Guides, Knowledge Base
Tagged Battery Connections, Battery Maintenance, Battery Tips