Page 5 - Chargers

Why do batteries get old and fail, and is there any way to avoid this? While it would be amazing to have a battery that will last the lifetime of your device or equipment, the truth is that no battery lasts forever. The key cause is sulfation.

Sulfation occurs when the electrolyte solution begins to break down. Sulfur in the solution essentially leaches from the electrolyte and sticks to the lead plates as converted lead sulfuric crystals. These crystals coat the plates and prevent them from doing their job the next time you power up. At the same time, the electrolyte solution becomes weaker because it then lacks the sulfuric acid that has converted to crystals, which then interferes with the ability of the battery to accept, hold and deliver a charge.

Stage One of sulfation may be an initial form that reduces quick starting but will be absorbed back into the electrolyte when charged. With more time, sulfation progresses and a battery may require a greater charge. The final stage is when

In today’s technological society, hardly a day goes by when we’re not charging one device or replacing batteries in another. Studies show that our love of electronics and battery-powered equipment means we will only become more—and not less—dependent on items that need to be powered up.

At Impact Battery, we recognize that there is a battery and a charger for many of the necessities and extravagances that are part of more and more people’s lifestyles. Whether you’re searching for a charger for your golf cart, a replacement battery for your motorcycle, or a solar panel, we’re your source.

We are constantly evaluating our inventory of batteries and related equipment to keep up with technological trends and consumer preferences so that we can meet your needs. Whatever your gadget or gizmo is that needs a battery and/or charger, chances are we have what you’re looking for. For added convenience, we provide listings of batteries by brand and type and include a battery selector guide and a tutorial

In the past few weeks, we have been talking about replacement batteries for your current equipment. With temperatures starting to welcome in springtime, people are bringing out their golf carts, motorcycles, scooters and boats. With this blog, however, we want to talk about battery chargers and related equipment, rather than the batteries themselves.

At Impact Battery, we stock a wide variety of battery chargers and conveniently list them by both battery charger types as well as by brand. That way, you can find what you’re looking for in the most convenient way possible.

All of our battery chargers are “Smart Chargers," meaning they are microprocessor controlled and can be left connected to your batteries indefinitely. As with any equipment, you may want to review whether your charger is performing the task it is supposed to be doing and in accordance with the time you expect a charge to occur.

We stock 6-, 12-, 24-, 36- and 48-volt chargers, solar panel chargers, chargers for your golf

Recent arctic blasts and frigid weather events have put snowmobiles to the test—and winter is far from over, depending on where you live. Chances are, if you live in a climate where you own a snowmobile, you’ve been using it a lot since the first of the year. If you’ve noticed that battery performance is starting to decline or isn’t keeping the charge for as long as it should, it may be time for a new battery.

Impact Battery carries snowmobile batteries in popular brands of Arctic Cat, BRP Ski Doo, Kawasaki, Polaris and Yamaha. Our user friendly website lets consumers click on the brand of their snowmobile and then identify the specifics, such as model name, year, CCs, and specific type of battery, so you feel confident that you are looking up correct information and are choosing the right style. You’ll be able to review detailed product information, an image of the battery, features and specifications, part reference numbers, and warranty information as well. If you still have a question,

As we recently mentioned, Spring is only a calendar page away and what are now empty, brown, well groomed lawns will soon be ignited with new life as golfers take to the greens as the weather warms. Whether you manage a fleet of golf carts or you have one stored away in your garage, you'll want to take some time for maintenance and battery care or you'll find yourself carrying your own clubs and gear.

Golf carts run off of deep-cycle batteries. Although they look similar to car batteries, deep-cycle batteries serve a completely different purpose. While both are lead-acid based, deep-cycle batteries are designed to provide a steady current over a long period of time, while car batteries provide a very large current over a short period of time. This is because electric golf carts, like other electric vehicles, derive all their power from their batteries and are not used simply for starting.

One battery is not enough to run a golf cart. Instead, they use battery packs that consist of multiple

The new multi-purpose Genius chargers have arrived!  These units are packed with features, look great and are extremely easy to use.  We began testing these switch mode style (vs. linear) chargers a few days ago and are excited by the initial results. They seem to perform as good or better than the premium PulseTech units leaving the batteries with a high level state of charge.  The best part is that they are up to 30% less expensive and currently have a discount coupon code available (see below).

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The G3500 Genius charger, for example, automatically detects the type of battery (i.e. wet cell or AGM) and correctly chooses the charging current for the size of battery connected.  It displays the charge level and then automatically switches into the float/maintenance mode when fully charged.  With the press of a button you can manually override the settings to charge a

At Impact Battery we carry twelve different brands of battery chargers and when you need to find the right charger it can be a bit overwhelming, so today we're going to introduce to you Deltran's Battery Tender Chargers, a family owned company since 1965.

Whether you've got a bike, boat, or ATV when it comes to riding you don't want to wait for a dead battery to charge. Weekend outings aren't as regular as you'd like to plan them, so in the mean time you've got to keep your machine's battery charged and in top condition. At Impact Battery we really like the smart characteristics and affordability of the Battery Tender products.

Many automatic battery chargers turn off when the battery voltage rises or the charge current falls to a preset level. Then after a period of time, when the battery self discharge characteristics have reduced its terminal voltage significantly the charger will turn on and recharge the battery. This type of cycling will dramatically reduce battery life. The Deltran

Welcome to the brand new Impact Battery Blog! Each week you will find a new blog post discussing information about the products we sale on Impact Battery. and also helpful tips to help you get the most out of your batteries. You might even hear about a few sales and discounts. So, whether you are looking for a motorcycle, golf cart, solar powered, scooter, or ATV battery we are starting this blog to help you better understand the great world of batteries.

However, we aren't just focused on selling batteries, as our mission states, we give back a portion of every sale to local community organizations and schools. We believe everyone plays a role in strengthening our neighborhoods which is why you, the customer, get to choose who we support. This is our way of helping to build community and make a larger impact.

Apart from the traditional batteries, we also carry a wide variety of solar panels and accessories. If you need anything solar, we have it. We carry supplies from leading industry