An article on an Australian website caught our eye, and it told a story we believe is worth retelling. A laptop owner in Melbourne, Australia purchased an aftermarket battery
Advice for Parents: Do a Penny Battery Audit
We are heart sore every time we hear of a child who ingested penny batteries, and suffered harm. We understand the temptation of the shiny discs.
Industrial Battery Maintenance Tips for Long Life Performance
Heavy-duty industrial batteries in forklifts, mobile plant, and other industrial applications require topping up
Should We Mix Different Brands of Batteries
It is perfectly in order to have different battery types in our camping flashlights, kitchen scales and so on. That is, provided each individual device contains only one brand.
Safety Batteries: Nuclear Power Station’s Last Resort
Nuclear power continues to be controversial. It is a persuasive solution for going green, and the industry has put numerous safety systems in place.
How to Charge a Lead-Acid Battery Safely
Before we delve into the details of how to charge a lead-acid battery safely, we start with two precautions. In the first instance, we assume your charger and battery are in tip-top condition.
Lead Acid Battery Safety Rules
Customers often ask about the best way to disconnect and reconnect a lead acid starter battery. Which cable should they take off first
What Made the Headphone Battery Explode?
The media are in a scrum over the incident of the airplane passenger who fell asleep listening on her headphones. This is most unfortunate.
Lithium-Battery Safety Management Update
The issue of lithium-battery safety management pops up from time when one catches fire. In reality, only a very few are affected.
Are batteries safe to eat? And other little science news.
If you ever thought that scientists are doing nothing but iron their lab coats all day, here is a partial confirmation of your theory. A group of scientists from MIT, Harvard and Cambridge worked hard in their fancy coats to produce a little coat for little batteries, so it’s less dangerous to swallow for little […]