battery charger
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December 01, 2011
What do you get for someone who has it all? That is always a common complaint for people when trying to find that perfect gift for a loved one for the holidays. If you have a technology lover on your list, we think we might have the answer!
At Impact Battery, we offer solutions for using the sun on the cheap or extra power on the go! Use the power of the sun that fits in the palm of your hand with a compact solar charger. It powers up mobile devices. Or, consider an ultra thin external battery to power up a laptop. The external battery promises uninterrupted power of 4 hours or more on most laptops. In addition to being sleek, light and ultra-thin at just over ½ inch thick and only about 1.5 pounds, it is easy to carry for when the
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November 17, 2011
Apple this week has announced an iOS 5.0.1 update, which includes a fix for the battery problem plaguing many iPhone 4S users, who are reporting a battery life of less than half of the prior model. So, why are we announcing the news on this blog?
In today’s technologically-driven marketplace, the performance (or lack of) can directly impact the success of a consumer product. Not only is enough today to have an amazing electronics item with lots of bells and whistles, but the battery that powers the device better work in a way that meets customer expectations as well.
As Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales quickly approach, you’ll want to do your research before making an electronics purchase about the battery life of a product you are about to buy. Whether it is a toy,
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October 27, 2011
Winter is quickly approaching, and snow is already falling in some parts of the country. While it’s too early to declare the opening of ski season, the truth is that wintery temperatures aren’t too far away.
So that you are ready to head outdoors and enjoy time on your snowmobile, now is the perfect time to make sure that your equipment’s battery is ready for another season of action. Depending on the age and condition of your snowmobile’s battery, it may be time to invest in a new one. And you don’t want to wait until the perfect conditions exist only to find your snowmobile won’t start up.
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October 07, 2011
According to a recent article in Science Daily, batteries could get a boost from a discovery that increases power, energy density and safety while dramatically reducing charge time.
A team led by Hansan Liu, Gilbert Brown and Parans Paranthaman of the Department of Energy lab's Chemical Sciences Division found that titanium dioxide creates a highly desirable material that increases surface area and features a fast charge-discharge capability for lithium ion batteries. Compared to conventional technologies, the differences in charge time and capacity are striking.
"We can charge our battery to 50 percent of full capacity in six minutes while the traditional graphite-based lithium ion battery would be just 10 percent charged at the same current," Liu said.
Compared to commercial lithium
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September 08, 2011
Labor Day is the traditional end to summer. And while there is still ample time to enjoy warm weather sports and activities across much of the country, thoughts are already turning to cooler temperatures and new activities it will bring.
If you are a fair weather boater and don’t plan to use your boat once cooler temperatures make their debut, it’s important to make the proper preparations for storing your battery so that it will serve you well when boating season returns.
While the preparations make take some time and effort, it’s much better than having to buy a new battery when you are ready to bring your boat out again next springtime.
Here are the basic steps in boat battery storage:
- Remove the caps off the top of wet cell batteries
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August 04, 2011
If you’re preparing to send you child off to college—whether it is for the first time or to begin a new year---there are certain items you’ll want to include in your care packages so your child will be better prepared for the school year.
Here are top battery accessories to go along with essentials most college students will either want or have for their higher education. Providing your child with these sometimes-overlooked equipment items now may mean an avoidance of those late-night phone calls and pleas for assistance later.
- Laptop accessories. A laptop is no longer a luxury item for college students. It is now an essential, and a growing number of colleges even require it for the school year. As more and more colleges go paperless, it is essential
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June 02, 2011
With so many reasons for batteries to power up our various equipment, toys, solar panels, and more, it may be prudent to carefully consider a quality battery charger to ensure you are getting the recharge you should. After all, it can sometimes be the charger you are using rather than the battery itself that needs to have its performance assessed.
At Impact Battery, we offer “smart chargers,” meaning they are microprocessor controlled. We feature an impressive selection of 12-volt and 24-volt chargers. In addition, we stock 36-volt and 48-volt golf cart, RV, and waterproof Marine chargers.
With summer activities about to swing into high gear, now is the time to consider a high-quality charger for your golf cart, boat, RV, scooter, motorcycle, or other equipment you may be utilizing more regularly than you have in previous months.
We sell top-quality brands like Battery Tender, Dual Pro, Samlex,
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May 05, 2011
If you’ve popped your hood and taken a close look at your car’s sealed lead acid battery lately, chances are you’ve noticed a build-up (unless your battery is new) of corrosion caused by acid condensation. The crusty-looking whitish or greenish appearance is actually easy to clean, and most likely you already have everything you need. But while it is easy enough to accomplish, you’ll need to make sure you keep safety protocols in mind so that you don’t hurt yourself—or your car—in the process.
While some batteries may be so corroded that they require disconnection of the cable clamps or terminals, we’re not recommending that and instead talking about general maintenance and cleaning that you can do while keeping your car’s battery still in place. A severely corroded battery may require additional maintenance and cleaning beyond what we are discussing here today.
Supplies:
- Safety goggles/protective glasses
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March 31, 2011
Researchers looking for ways to power our country more efficiently have developed a battery that takes advantage of using river water and salty. Stanford scientists have calculated that if all the world’s rivers were put to use, about 2 terawatts of electricity could be produced annually—roughly 13 percent of the world’s current energy consumption.
While the tests are a long way from actual production, the concept of using existing water from the planet is promising and environmentally exciting. A power plant could be potentially placed anywhere freshwater enters the sea, such as a river mouth. In addition, the battery would not require the water to be extremely clean—storm runoff and gray water could potentially be used as could treated sewage water. Because the water would be “borrowed”