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- May 12, 2020
Harley Davidson Battery Cross Reference
Harley Davidson motorcycles are the #1 selling motorcycle in the world so it is common for customers to ask for a cross reference motorcycle battery guide. The OEM part number can be confusing to convert to compatible aftermarket batteries. Knowing this, we understand it is not the easiest task and can be difficult to find the correct replacement, especially if you are not a battery expert.
The chart below lists the latest Harley battery part number and contrasts it to the East Penn Deka ETX number (closest to the OE battery), Yuasa Battery Inc. (the JIS standard numbers) and the wildly popular MotoBatt battery with 2 year warranty. East Penn is the manufacturer of the HD original equipment battery while Yuasa is the predominant power sport battery manufacturer for every one else. MotoBatt is a premium aftermarket battery that offers up to a full 3 year warranty and gives each of the other two brands a run for the money. The new MotoBatt Hybrid Lithium/AGM
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- May 12, 2020
How to Charge Lead Acid Marine and RV Batteries in Parallel
Have you ever wondered why your batteries in parallel seem to fail sooner than you would expect? When asked how to charge batteries in parallel people commonly reply connect the positive to positive and negative to negative. Yep, electrically speaking that works. But what if you have an RV, for example, and need to add 3 or 4 or 8 batteries in parallel? Do you continue to add to the string in a linear fashion (Figure 1)? Or is there a better way to set up and charge your RV batteries in parallel? I’m willing to bet the vast majority of RV and marine battery owners have never considered or made the connection between early battery failure and improper setup.
This How to Charge Batteries in Parallel tutorial is designed to move you from ignorance and insanity (doing the same things over and over and expecting different results) to a point of knowledge and confidence. To achieve this result we will share a framework of information
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- May 12, 2020
How to Connect & Charge Batteries in Series / Parallel
If you want to know about charging batteries in series and parallel then you have probably asked or are wondering what the advantage is of connecting batteries in series / parallel. This tutorial will provide easy to understand diagrams and will share reasons why you would use this battery configuration.
If you need to know about charging parallel batteries then click over to our tutorial on perfectly balanced charging. You may discover why your batteries have not been lasting as long as you thought they should!
Before we dive in any further, we would like to pause and thank our friends over at Iota Engineering for creating the graphics. Iota manufactures the very popular DLS line of power supply chargers found in many of our customers fifth wheels, RVs, and telecommunications applications. The charger depicted in some of the images will resemble their DLS charger and will have their logo emblazed on it.
Batteries Connected in Series
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- May 12, 2020
Proper Battery Charging
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We cannot stress enough how important it is to properly maintain your SLA batteries and to use the correct charger on your batteries. Improper charging can have devastating effects—batteries can melt, explode, implode and/or catch fire; chargers can catch fire or end up with fried circuitry. Not periodically checking the health of individual batteries in a series or parallel connection can result in overcharging and destroying otherwise healthy batteries should one fail. Even with today’s smart technology things can go drastically wrong!
Nuggets of Wisdom
Complete proper maintenance. Simply knowing you have a smart charger is not enough. You need to periodically check the batteries health by getting voltage readings and ensuring everything is connected securely. Selecting the correct charger is important and can help identify potential issues, but nothing is better than a physical. Most auto
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- May 11, 2020
MotoBatt at a Glance
MotoBatt motorcycle batteries have been a premium offering since they debuted 2009. Designed to replace original equipment (OE) batteries made predominantly by YUASA INC, Motobatt battery has taken the powersport industry by storm. Their initial goal was to reduce the staggering amount of confusing OE part numbers by introducing a single sealed AGM non-spillable battery as a replacement. This feat is accomplished by utilizing detachable spacers, patented QuadFlex terminal technology, terminals that are tapered internally to guarantee a locked fit and Power Balanced performance.
They were successful in reducing 184 OE parts (at that time) down to just 32-part numbers.
Their popularity keeps growing. MotoBatt has become the leading aftermarket producer of power sport batteries in several key regions around the globe.MotoBatt was the first and only company to produce a sealed leak free Absorbed Glass Matt (AGM) battery for the famed ‘T’ shaped battery found in older Honda
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- January 12, 2019
I was doing some research the other day and came across an article that sounded promising. The blog article “Make Your Battery Last” dealt with proper maintenance for motive batteries installed in lift trucks, forklifts, and electric pallet jacks.
However, as I got deeper into the writing, I began to suspect the article was written by a paid guest; an outsider to the industry. It started to have a regurgitating-freshly-learned-information feel, rather than one that came from an experience-based authority on the subject. I grew uneasy when I read: “each charge costs a cycle” in a section talking about opportunity charging.
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- November 23, 2018
Australia’s Outback is one of the least hospitable regions in the world. When you’re traversing such a vast and diverse landscape amid deadly heat you must rely on your deep cycle backup battery for survival. North America’s terrain and weather extremes are no different boasting some the worlds fiercest winter weather. When it comes to long term reliability and long-lasting power generation, what brand comes to mind as the best deep cycle battery for the money?
The Landscape for the Best Deep Cycle Battery is Changing
MotoBatt introduced the QuadFlex powersport battery to market in 2009. The standout yellow color, unique 4-terminal design and special attention to balanced-power-delivery made them an instant hit. They are now one of the world’s number one selling aftermarket motorcycle batteries.
Recently, they debuted a new sealed AGM deep cycle line. Targeted towards recreational vehicles and the marine industry, these much larger lead weights are making waves.
When compared to familiar
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- November 07, 2018
Make the Most Out of a Forced [Bad] Battery Decision
Let’s face it, no matter how many times we preach proper battery usage, life gets in the way! We’ve all been there! Like the time when you just arrived at your favorite fishing hole only to discover the trolling motor won’t work. After some fiddling you determine one of the batteries has crapped out.
Under duress, you are suddenly forced to decide whether to save-your-long-overdue-fishing-weekend-extravaganza or to surrender defeat, head home angry and potentially explode on the first person you meet when you walk through the back door. You know what I’m talking about, don’t you?
There is so much to unwrap in that scenario including your overall life attitude, planning and preparation as well as cost / reward analysis. But rather than turning this into a psychology paper on your mental fitness or impulsiveness, let’s focus on one thing: you decide to stay.
Can an Improper Marine Battery Pairing be Salvaged?
So, you’ve decided to stay,
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- October 30, 2018
Bassmaster Elite is the highest level of bass fishing in the world. Rick Morris is a 20-year veteran on the circuit. Over such a distinguished carrier he has blown through countless batteries. However, after NorthStar approached him to be a sponsor, things changed. He has come to rely on and trust NorthStar batteries steadfast performance.
Choosing the Right Battery is Not Just for Bassmaster Elites
We have all been out on the water at the crack of dawn where the water is like glass, the fog looks like steam rising off the surface and that distinct loon call echoes across the inlet. It is on days like these we find peace in the northern back-woods.
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- October 05, 2018
Lestronic II and other Lester Electrical Chargers are being discontinued as of December 21st, 2018. Lester Electrical has determined the following battery charger brands will be discontinued: E-Series, X-Series, E-Series II, Lestronic II and Manual Timer chargers. There will probably be plenty around the first half of 2019, but thereafter what are your options?
You have two options: Change to Lester’s newer and smaller Summit Series II switch mode charger or stick with a reliable and familiar transformer-based (and USA made) Quick Charge charger.
Summit Series II Replaces Lestronic II Chargers
The new Summit Series II is smaller and lighter compared to the older Lester models and Lestronic II chargers. There are two Summit Series models available: the 650W and 1050W. There will be a 1425W model introduced by 2020.
The 650W model measures 11.30 x 7.17 x 3.64 inches.
The 1050W model measures 10.97 x 9.25 x 4.00 inches.
Compare that to previous chargers measuring 10.25 x 8.70 x 8.75 (and bigger),
