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Dec 21, 2022

A Guide to Rechargeable Batteries

Did you know it's important to stay away from flammable materials and to stay nearby when you are recharging batteries? If you are...

Dec 21, 2022

How to Recover and Recycle UPS Batteries

On average, a UPS battery is going to be replaced every three to five years. This estimated lifespan will be different for different...

Dec 21, 2022

Electric Car Battery Life: Everything You Need to Know

In 2020, Canadians registered more than 54,000 electric vehicles. As more and more people discover the benefits of electric vehicles,...

Dec 14, 2022

What You Should Know About Rechargeable Lithium Batteries

The global business of lithium batteries is on pace to surpass $193 billion by 2028. These batteries power so many of our devices and...

Dec 14, 2022

4 Challenges and Problems With Lithium Batteries – And How to Avoid Them

Nowadays, it's hard to imagine our life without batteries. From electric cars to laptop computers, batteries make the world go round,...

Nov 3, 2022

Most Common Lead Acid Battery Mistakes

About 15% of Canadian households have not yet parted with their dead batteries (and it’s understandable why). If these are lead-acid...

Oct 27, 2022

Three Easy, Summer Battery-Powered Activities

Did you know that around 77 percent of Canadians are interested in taking a road trip for the summer? Are you looking for fun summer...

Oct 27, 2022

7 Tips for Truck Battery Maintenance

Canadian truckers often have 13-plus hour workdays across long stretches of highway, including cross-border work in the United States....

Oct 27, 2022

5 Tips to Extend Your Campervan Battery Life on the Road

The campervan and RV lifestyle just keeps growing in Canada, with the RV industry showing a 30% increase year over year. Whether you're...

Oct 21, 2022

Extending RV Battery Life While Dry Camping

89% of Canada is either provincial or federal crown land. This means you can take your RV and go dry camping almost anywhere. Taking your...

Oct 21, 2022

What You Need to Know When Choosing an RV Battery

RVing is at an all-time high, with 11 million RV owners camping in North America last year alone. If you're new to RV ownership, you may...

Oct 21, 2022

How to Choose the Right ATV Battery

In 2020, there was a 30% increase in sales of New ATVs in Canada, with 56,789 new ATVs sold across the country. While owning an ATV...

Jul 10, 2022

The Beginner's Guide to Marine Boat Batteries

Did you know that about 12.4 million Canadians go boating every year? With over five million Canadians owning a boat, boating is...

Jul 10, 2022

4 Signs of a Bad Motorcycle Battery

Motorcycle batteries should last two to five years if you're following the right motorcycle battery tips and looking after yours. Fail to...

Jul 4, 2022

Here's Why Your Car Battery Keeps Draining

Did you know that a car battery typically lasts three to five years? Today is the day. You have planned a big trip for weeks, and you are...

Jun 29, 2022

How Do You Extend the Life of a Car Battery?

It happens to everyone at some point. You get in your car and try to start it; all you know is that your engine won't turn on. Your car's...

Jun 29, 2022

4 Signs Your Car Battery Is About to Die

The average car battery requires no maintenance. Still, even the best batteries don't last forever. The battery is the workhorse of a...

Jun 28, 2022

How Often Should You Change Your Car Battery?

Believe it or not, Canada currently has more battery-electric vehicles now than ever before. From the moment of ignition, your car...

Jun 28, 2022

Should I Replace a 5-Year-Old Car Battery

In the last 100 years, the technology behind the car battery hasn't changed much. This essential part of your vehicle is what helps turn...

Jun 16, 2022

Everything You Need to Know About Deep Cycle Batteries

Whether you're planning an adventure or updating your commercial equipment, you'll need a battery that can last for long periods of time....

Jun 16, 2022

Bad Battery or Bad Alternator: How to Tell the Difference

You know the feeling when you put the keys in your ignition, turn them, and the car doesn't start. What about when you're driving on a...

Jun 16, 2022

What Every Boater Needs to Know

When you start your engine or switch on your fish finder, how much thought do you give to your boat batteries? Is it only when the radio...

Mar 23, 2022

Signs you need a new motorcycle battery

When your motorcycle is acting up, how do you know if it’s because your battery is dying or whether something else might be...

Jan 13, 2022

Advantages of Lithium Batteries For Powersports Vehicles

First, there were lead-acid batteries. Then, lithium-ion batteries became the standard. Today, lithium iron phosphate, or LiFePO4,...

Jan 10, 2022

5 Tips For Extending The Life Of Your Lawnmower Battery

If you’ve invested in a battery-powered lawnmower, you likely want to make the most of it. Fortunately, you can maximize your battery’s...

Jan 8, 2022

How To Test Your Car Battery With A Multimeter

Many motorists learn that their battery needs to be replaced too late, and wind up stranded in a cold parking lot or worse. Fortunately,...

Jan 6, 2022

Pure Sine Wave Vs Modified Sine Wave Inverters

If you plan to install a solar power system or generator to provide electricity to your home, cottage or RV, then you’ll need an...

Jan 6, 2022

Marine Batteries Vs Car Batteries: What’s The Difference?

They may look similar, but the battery in your car is very different from the one in your boat. When choosing a marine battery, it’s...

Jan 6, 2022

How To Clean Corroded Battery Terminals

If there’s a white ashy substance around your vehicle’s battery terminals, then it’s time to clean them. Corroded battery terminals can...

Oct 24, 2021

What You Should Know About Using Solar Battery Storage

A solar power system with battery storage has many advantages over a system with panels alone. If you’re looking to go off grid with a...

Oct 24, 2021

How To Pick The Right Battery Charger

A battery charger is a must-have tool for anyone who drives in winter. It can jump-start your car on a cold morning and keep your battery...

Aug 23, 2021

Batteries Compared: Alkaline, Carbon Zinc And Lithium

Batteries are used to power a variety of different household devices. While it may seem that all batteries are the same, they can vary...

Aug 23, 2021

How To Recycle Car Batteries

Each year, thousands of batteries, and their harmful components, are dumped in landfills rather than recycled. Don’t become part of this...

Aug 23, 2021

Understanding Cold Cranking Amps Vs. Reserve Capacity

Do you need to purchase a battery for your car? If so, there are two ratings that are important to consider: the one for cold cranking...

Jun 29, 2021

What You Need to Know About RV Batteries

The electronics inside your RV are powered by its battery. As such, it’s important to properly maintain and store it. This will ensure...

Jun 29, 2021

5 Common Mistakes That Can Drain Your Golf Cart Battery

Hitting the golf course is one of the best ways to enjoy the summer. However, a dead golf cart battery can quickly derail your plans....

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