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http://www.impactbattery.com Before you hit the hiking trail this season consider these portable solutions to keep all of your electronic devices fully powered.

Keeping your phone charged is a top priority for convenience as well as safety. The UltraXP offers a highly portable power solution for hikers to keep their USB powered devices charged. Small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, this external battery is perfect for short or long hikes or even business travelers.

But what if your external battery runs out of power? Any electronic device can go further with the Goal Zero Escape’s ability to recharge through your car’s cigarette lighter. Perfect for road warrior or car camper, the Escape 150 houses an internal battery with a wide variety of outputs.

Another popular Goal Zero power solution is the Guide 10 Adventure Kit. This ultra lightweight USB solar charging system fits in your pocket and it offers the flexibility of a AA and AAA battery charger. For the most portable power

Batteries are complicated. Very few people understand the complexities surrounding a battery and therefore it is impossible to know how to properly diagnose and maintain every type of battery.

When it comes to your car, boat, RV, ATV, or anything else hiding in your garage we've got a solution for you to keep your battery complexities to a minimum. Allow us to introduce you to the Genius Chargers from NOCO.

These efficient battery chargers are the best way to keep your battery in top shape between seasons. Whether you are trying to extend the life of your battery or just keep it in shape during the cold winter months these Genius chargers are the perfect solution.

The small size and light weight allows for them to be used in tight spaces. With such a compact design it is easy to keep one of these chargers in the boat, in the car, or in a toolbox. You'll never have to worry about a dead battery again because these chargers will diagnose, recover, charge, and maintain your batteries automatically

We are often asked if we sell chargers as well as batteries and what charger we would recommend with a customers battery purchase.

To answer the first question: YES we offer a full line of smart chargers for motorcycles, golf carts,cars, trucks, mobility scooters rechargeable AA/AAA batteries and specialty applications. Our technicians are ready to answer any question to help ensure you receive the best unit for your application.

The answer to the second question is not as easy. The short answer: IT DEPENDS. We would first have to size the charger to safely meet the needs of your application. Selecting the appropriate smart charger is important if you want to extend the life of your battery and not cause premature death when you thought you were doing the right thing. Bigger is not necessarily better and smaller does not necessarily mean safer.

Part 2 of the answer can be directed towards the best name brand and features catered to specific applications and user demands. Do you want the

Americans losing jobs to overseas workers and products becoming assembled in other countries rather than our own has meant some financial hardships for those who have lost their jobs or can’t find work.

At Impact Battery, we are proud to offer American made products whenever possible. Americans are creative and continually strive to improve and design products that outperform and outlast products from beyond the great oceans. We wish all our batteries and chargers could be made here at home in the USA.

Even though we are not limited to selling American-made products we feature a dedicated section on our website so our customers can easily find good ol’ USA products easily. Brand we carry include Dual Pro, Quick Charge, NOCO Genius, Lifeline, Sun Xtender solar batteries, Braille, and Odyssey.

We hope you will find the specific USA-made battery you are seeking for the purpose you have at hand. But we are also aware that many specialty batteries may be made overseas to fit your product, and

Impact Battery has what you need. When our customers asked, we listened. You wanted more selection, easy searching, fast shipping and products you could count on. We continually seek out new and cutting edge technology and environmentally friendly products that make a difference. We test the product coming through our door and compare it to what the manufacturer specs indicate before promoting it as the next best thing. If it doesn't make the grade, we won't carry it! It is that simple.

Motorcycle Batteries?  We stock more brands than any other online competitor. We listened and now offer American Made AGM and Lithium batteries as well as the leading replacement powersport batteries from MotoBatt, Moto Classic, Odyssey and Adventure Power.

Solar Products? Well, there is no better place to find sealed AGM deep cycle solar batteries or flexible and portable solar panels.

Smart Chargers? We are the leading online source for the smartest battery chargers that have come to market. Yesterday’s

Technology seems to be getting more so-called “bells and whistles” that go beyond basic features all the time. It seems like if you buy something like a new camera or laptop today, there is already a new and improved model on the market tomorrow—or at least it sure seems that way. Designers continue to scramble to find ways to entice consumers to buy their latest models, with features. While many of them are quite exciting and hold great appeal, the downside to it all is the increased drain on batteries.

Not surprisingly, the more features your battery-powered device has and the more often you utilize them means the more frequently your battery will need to be recharged. If your model has disposable batteries, you’ll be replacing them quite frequently as well. Keep in mind that not all rechargeable batteries are created equally. Cheap rechargeables are typically cheap for a reason; they may have a much lower output voltage and a short charge life. Be sure to ask questions about the quality

Have you heard about Goal Zero products? If you haven’t, you soon will be, as the innovative portable solar power systems are a huge hit in the marketplace today and providing a new level of portability, power and convenience. And we have this company’s products in stock and ready for you at Impact Battery.

What makes Goal Zero power systems so special? The products feature full solar energy systems such as solar panels, power packs and accessories, and each are designed to work in concert with each other. The designs offer durable renewable power and light. The Goal Zero emphasis is on improving the outdoor experience with innovative, durable and reliable products that pledge to change the ways you can adventure! Not only do we support the company’s emphasis on environmentalism and humanitarianism, its goals directly parallel our pledge of giving back to the community by impacting it in a positive way one battery at a time of being a world changer.

We proudly currently offer 86 different

If you’ve ever considered utilizing solar power in your home this guide is for you. Installing a solar electric system in your home can save thousands of dollars a year in electricity costs. Thanks to net metering offered by many states, you can actually be paid by the electric company for the power you put back into the system! See your state regulations.

Please note that this guide is not a technical guide to installing a photovoltaic (PV) system. Please consult an experienced PV designer for technical details.

Benefits
While you may have your own reasons for installing a PV system, here are some universal benefits for utilizing solar power.

• - To conserve energy and promote a more eco-friendly power alternative.
• - Increase and diversity energy supply.
• - Helping to upgrade our national energy infrastructure.
• - Encourage the growth of clean technologies as significant energy providers.

Before You Start
Energy efficiently is paramount to solar power. Adding insulation and energy-efficient

Warm, sunny skies and the beginning of summer schedules means it is now time for water fun for boating enthusiasts. Whether your personal enjoyment is to fish, cruise, or to enjoy recreational activities like tubing, skiing or personal watercraft, it’s important to check out your craft before loading up family and friends for a day on the water.

The No. 1 enjoyment-buster for a day out at the lake or baby shouldn’t come to a surprise to any boat owner. It is failure for the boat to start. And in most cases, the battery is the culprit.

At Impact Battery, we have a wide selection of marine batteries so your fun will never be a bust. Many owners will keep a spare battery charged and ready for that very purpose during boating season. So, whether your existing battery is becoming harder to start and showing signs it’s time to get a new one, or you just want to keep an extra battery on hand, we have what you’ll need.

Our categories make marine battery shopping simple: we have marine starting

As our technology devices keep getting smaller and smaller, so do many of the batteries that power them up. A special concern to emergency room doctors is an increase in the number of tots swallowing the small, flat, so-called “button” batteries that can have tragic results.

Every three hours a child shows up in a U.S. emergency room with a battery that’s been swallowed or placed in the mouth, ears or nose, a new study shows. Most cases involve a child under the age of 5, with incidents peaking around 2. That number of cases is almost double what it was 20 years ago, according to the report just published in Pediatrics.

The main culprits are “button batteries,” which account for almost 85 percent of the ER visits, researchers found. These flat, coin-shaped batteries are used in a wide variety of electronic devices, from toys, remote controls, calculators, miscellaneous gadgets, hearing aids, and watches. Many of the toys youngster play with are powered up by these tiny batteries, making