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The minute you buy your laptop battery, it begins on a countdown until it is spent. That should come as no surprise, as no battery lasts forever. Most laptop batteries last on average for about 3 to 5 years or about 1,000 charges, although some new ones may last longer. Scientists are always working on ways to extend a battery’s life.

Every time you charge your battery, you are diminishing the total capacity of the battery. Over time, the time between charging will be less. That’s due to the chemical reactions that take place in the battery to provide the charge. Eventually, it is simply time to get a new battery.

But there are ways to keep your battery at its optimal performance for a longer period of time. And, according to researchers who analyze battery life, one way is to regularly use your equipment. This isn’t just for laptops, but any other item that utilizes a battery. And if you are going to go without using it for a period of time, don’t be constantly charging the battery. Instead,

You may have a UPS power source, even though you may not instantly be familiar with the name. UPS stands for uninterruptible power supply, and the battery-powered units are intended to provide emergency power to a load when the input power source fails.

While UPS power supplies are not limited to a particular style or type of equipment, they are most commonly used by consumers to protect computers. With companies, it may be for computers, data centers, telecommunication equipment or other electrical equipment where a sudden, unexpected surge or power disruption could cause a loss of data, business disruption, or even threaten personal safety. Sizes of UPS units vary so they can provide the needed backup ranging from individuals to a business, building or even city. Needless to say, maintaining the battery for these units is critical in the event that the UPS is required.

At Impact Battery, we offer a selection of AGM sealed lead acid UPS batteries manufactured by Amstron and Universal

Electric wheelchairs and mobility scooters may seem like the best thing ever invented for mobility-impaired individuals…up to the point where the battery dies. Unfortunately, it occurs more often than you think.

Often, users choose a battery based on price alone or don’t take in consideration that no battery lasts forever. That means, when it loses charge, you’re truly in a predicament, especially if you have to navigate a long distance or challenging terrain.

Batteries will definitely differ based on your wheelchair or scooter needs. While power wheelchairs are able to be operated without battery power, the rider may be unaccustomed or even physically or mentally unable in some cases to operate it effectively. And power wheelchair batteries add weight to the chair.

So, what should power wheelchair/scooter users consider when looking at a proper battery?

1. For starters, they need to carefully consider how much they utilize the chair and the distance that they typically utilize. There are

[caption id="attachment_40" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Smart Genius Chargers"][/caption]Customers frequently ask, "Why do I need a charger?" Rather than replying sarcastically, "Why do we need to eat healthy and exercise?" I choose to provide a little education that will hopefully help save our customers money and frustration in the future.

Lead acid batteries will self discharge when left sitting unused. Discharged batteries rapidly undergo a process called sulfation. You see, when batteries are discharged the active lead material bonds with the sulfate and electrolyte forming sulfate crystals. These sulfate crystals harden and block the effective area of the battery and reduce its capacity. A battery with no capacity is useless; it can't provide the power required for its designated function. A smart battery charger, such as the Noco Genius brand of chargers, will help prevent sulfation from occurring by keeping your battery in a constant state of charge. They will never

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.

1. 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 for students to get their notes, take notes, look up assignments, and even take their tests online. To avoid the problem of having a battery run out of life in the middle of a note-taking session, or worse, an exam, most parents provide their

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This past weekend (July 22-24, 2011) I had the pleasure of taking my oldest son into the Siskiyou mountains of Southern Oregon and Northern California for some father/son time. We stayed in an old fire tower atop Bolan Peak nestled around 6200 ft amongst a handful of craggy peaks reaching around 7500 feet. The weather was perfect as we finally experienced summer like temperatures that had eluded us since last September. We knew this past winter produced heavy snows, but were still amazed and delighted to see large snow drifts and plenty of shady area snow pack, both quite unusual this late in the season at our elevation. Understandably, we spent our first morning hiking the ridge line south of the lookout tower sliding down the snow shoots and scurrying through the snow tunnels

With today’s overly-hectic schedules and stressed out individuals, leisure time is more important than ever. Doctors will absolutely agree that having a way to forget about work and other lifestyle pressures through relaxation or leisurely fun can help maintain a better level of mental and physical fitness…and make for happier people overall.

And it’s okay to actually schedule in leisure time; in fact, for workaholics or schedule-driven individuals, setting time to enjoy life isn’t just a recommendation—it’s a must! Having a fun escape helps recharge us and make more life meaningful all around.

So what all have to do with Impact Battery? Actually, plenty. Impact Battery is your source for battery power of all kinds, and many of the products we sell are for leisure type activities. One way to keep stress low and to make sure your fun factor remains high is to make sure the battery of whatever equipment you plan to enjoy in working in condition. There’s nothing worse than to plan a day at

The 00801-0638 Power Wheels 12V replacement battery is back in stock!  This popular upgrade offers nearly double the ride time compared to the original battery.  The cost per amp is less than $5 which saves you and your family money.  Save even more with our coupon code: "PW2011" and also receive FREE Shipping!

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Whether you have a college student who will be leaving home this fall, have kids who will be utilizing some type of electronic device during the school today or are in the workplace yourself, now is the perfect time to stock up on your battery needs.

At Impact Battery, we are your source for battery power of all kinds. The transition of seasons from the lazy days of summer back to a more frenzied pace of fall means you should start preparing now for any battery needs.

We stock the highest quality replacement or backup laptop batteries for top computer brands. Since laptops are now a leading “must have” for the classroom and workplace, having a fully-functioning battery is imperative for workplace or school success. Consider using Tekkeon portable external batteries, so you’ll never be without charge in the event your internal battery runs out of power and you can also charge your phone, MP3 player and other electrical devices while you work or play on your laptop.  We also feature solar

Summertime is prime season for enjoying the outdoors and array of warm-weather sports like boating, motorcycling, RV trips, and extreme sports. But don’t overlook another advantage of our good ol’ sunshine: charging your portable electronics!

Amstron’s compact solar battery and charger for mobile devices let you have the power of the sun at your fingertips and provides for emergency or backup power for your phone or any mini USB using device, such as MP3/MP4 players or digital camera under 1200mAh.

The solar charger is designed for use with Nokia, Samsung, Motorola, Sony Ericsson or other mini USB cell phones. But cell phone charge isn’t the only solar power options we provide.

We also provide other styles of solar power options as well as lightweight mobile batteries for charging your laptop as well as all types of outdoor needs for camping, sport events, and more.

If you haven’t thought of solar power as being a solution of keeping your electronics powered up and