Monthly Archives: July 2015
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- July 21, 2015
PulseTech There is No Comparison
PulseTech’s SC-12 Recovery Charger is an essential component to creating a highly successful Battery Management Program (BMP). Not only does it allow users to reduce hazardous waste generation by desulfating and recovering ‘dead’ batteries, the SC-12 recovery charger will achieve immediate cost savings. Dramatically reduce your new battery budget by extending the life of existing batteries, efficiently restore & recover old batteries and decrease battery related maintenance and installation costs. There is no other charger on the planet that can compare with how the SC-12 desulfates batteries so they can accept, store and release maximum power.
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- July 15, 2015 8
A GTZ14S generator battery can appear to be a simple replacement purchase, but the model number alone does not guarantee compatibility. The correct battery must match the generator’s required voltage, physical dimensions, terminal orientation, starting performance, and charging system. A battery that fits the tray may still crank poorly, charge incorrectly, or connect with reversed polarity.
The confusion usually comes from the close relationship between GTZ14S and YTZ14S batteries. Many replacement manufacturers list them as equivalents, and both are commonly sold as compact 12-volt powersport starting batteries. However, published capacity and cold-cranking ratings are not identical across every brand. For example, GS Battery lists one GTZ14S at 11.8 Ah and 230 CCA, while other manufacturers publish lower ratings for batteries carrying the same general designation.
The safest answer to the GTZ14S generator battery dilemma is straightforward: use the generator manufacturer’s specification
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- July 01, 2015
Don't Let a Dead Battery Steal Your Friday Freedom Face!
We were in the process of testing and writing a 3 part series identifying the differences between the various lithium jumper cable kits when I came across a 2012 blog draft from an employee that for one reason or another was overlooked and forgotten about until now. Reviewing her account of events, I was very much entertained and realized there are some definite technology improvements & takeaways we can ascertain from her experience. Continue reading to learn more…