Summer months Bring summer heat!

It seems that on average a battery's life can range between 3 to 5 years, but this heavily depends on the care and maintenance through out it's life span. In order to maximize the life span ignoring the summer months is not an option.

Through out the summer, the constant heat has the ability to stress and cook batteries. This is especially important to all my native Floridians, [and other warm weather folks]. Summer temperatures usually range from 90*-104* degrees, but adding engine heat that is tramped under and metal hood, temperature surrounding your car battery can be as high as 140* degrees.


Most people believe that winter is the time of year the most strain is on the battery but what most do not realize is heat evaporates the fluid within the battery aging it and speeding up the corrosion process. Summer's heat kill batteries 30% faster then winter's cold temperature. AcDelco mentioned, batteries in Florida have a life span of 33 months unlike our cold weather friends in Michigan where their batteries are lasting 50 months!

So, instead of running the risk of being stranded in the summer months, The time of year where AAA receives the most calls for jumps, or towing because of a failed battery, Prepare to purchase a new battery during the spring!



TIPS:

Ways to extend battery life

• test your battery twice a year


• inspect for any physical damage


• check for corrosion, clean if present


• Don't ignore warning signs!!

Warning signs to look for:

• if the car is rather old it can cause a strain on the battery


• traveling short distances can shorten life


• starting and stopping constantly


• sometimes dimming headlights or interior lights may be a cause for concern


• if the battery is over 3 years old GET IT TESTED!


• if it is over 4 years old.... REPLACE

Don't know how to test your battery bring it in and we can do it! Need to purchase a new battery? bring it in and we can do it!

Have questions about batteries? ASK AWAY WE CAN HELP!

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Our most popular charger!

So it seems that our costumers cant get enough of the Schmacher SE-2352 wheel style starter/charger.



It is a manual operation charger that is designed for those do-it-yourselfers on a budget, but it does not decriminate against the professional and fleet operators. It is used for both slow and fast charging needs. This charger is meant to assist most engines in the most servere of winter and summer weather.

Intended for:

• 12- volt batteries


• 200 amp engine start


• 35 amp rapid charge (charging usually within 1-1.5 hours


• 2 amp trickle charge (charging small 12 volt battery in 2-12 hours

Demensions:

13.75" width

• 13.50" depth
• 20" height
• 31LBS

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Battery Test & Charging Procedures

FILLER CAP BATTERY:

When using an Ac Delco filler cap battery start with a visual inspection. If there are any physical damage present replace the battery. If there are no apparent damage to the battery then proceed to check on its electrolyte levels.

Physical damages to look out for:

• Cracked or broken
• Severe corrosion
• Cracked or Broken container

Fluid should be above top of plates in all cells. But make sure no spark or open flame is near while the caps are off. If this is so then proceed to Specific gravity check.

If the fluid levels are below the plates then add water, replace vent caps, and charge the battery for 15 min. at 15-25 amps to mix electrolyte. and then proceed to Specific gravity check.

SPECIFIC GRAVITY CHECK:

Hydrometer reading of all cells should be at least 1.224 and show less than 0.050 between high and low, at electrolyte temperature of 80*F

if there is more then a 0.050 difference replace the battery. Less then that, and some batteries may read less then 1.225: recharge battery. Replace vent caps, use rate less then 50 amps, until cells measure proper specific gravity. If charging does not adjust the specific gravity to the proper level replace the battery.

MAINTENANCE FREE:

As with the Filler cap battery when dealing with a Maintenance free battery it is important to start with a visual inspection. If there is any physical damage present it is a sure indicator that the battery should be replaced.

damage to look for:

• cracked or broken cover
• hydrometer
• cracked or broken container
• check terminal area for loose or broken parts.

Checking the hydrometer marine battery

The indicator is temperater-compensated hydrometer. In normal operation, one of two indication appears:

• Green dot visable- battey is ready for load test. DO NOT CHARGE

Replace the battery if the dot apears to be clear, or light yellow and if a cranking complaint exists that is caused by the battery.

Dark no dot visible- recharge until green dot shows. shake or tilt battery to obtain green dot. A battery that has set in a completly discharged condition or is extremly cold may not accept current for serveral hours after starting the charger.

ELECTRICAL LOAD TEST:

Once all the visual inspections, gravity check or hydrometer checking takes place doing a load test is important, as checking voltage only shows part of the situation. Testing the load should be preformed to access the entire situation accuratly. Most common way to conduct a load test is with a carbon pile load tester. Batteries can be tested inside or outside of the vehicle.

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AGM Batteries

AGM Batteries
AGM Batteries are now replacing many conventional lead-acid automotive batteries. AGM is an acronym for Absorbed Glass Mat. The acid in the batteries is absorbed into the plates of the battery, allowing for more durability, longevity, and safety. AGM batteries are completely sealed and spill-proof making them the ideal battery for your vehicle to purchase over the Internet. AGM batteries for automotive, commercial, industrial, and marine applications are available at Battery Sales.

Consumer Reports tested several AGM batteries and found they perform better than traditional batteries. Battery Sales inventories Odyssey AGM Batteries and Optima AGM Batteries and are the top of the line batteries. AGM batteries are available only in a limited number of group sizes. Check out Odyssey & Optima brand batteries at batterysales.com. For a limited time, there is a 10% discount on all Odyssey Batteries.

Guest Chargers

Guest Chargers-

Guest Small, Portable Chargers - A complete line of battery chargers and battery maintainers for 12- or 24-volt battery systems. Rugged design and construction for harsh-environment usage.

• Waterproof, fully potted (except model 2601)
• Electronic switching technology
• Made for outdoor, harsh-environment use
• Short-circuit protected
• Reverse-polarity protected
• Overload protected
• Complete with AC and DC cables with connectors
• Use with flooded batteries, AGM batteries, and Gel Cell batteries

Guest Single-Battery On-board chargers - Single output for 12-volt systems, from 1.25 to 30 amp applications. Guest chargers are epoxy-potted and are the ultimate in durability. They are completely waterproof, shockproof, and are able to withstand numerous caustic chemicals and gases.

• Waterproof, fully potted
• Electronic switching technology
• Made for outdoor, harsh-environment use
• Short-circuit protected
• Reverse-polarity protected
• Overload protected
• Complete with AC and DC cables with connectors
• Use with flooded batteries, AGM batteries, and Gel Gell batteries.

Guest Dual-Battery On-Board Chargers have single or double outputs. Each output is an independent charging system, insuring individual attention to each battery. Pre-wired or hard-wired chargers, to easily incorporate into your product.

• Waterproof, fully potted
• Electronic switching technology
• Made for outdoor, harsh-environment use
• Short-circuit protected
• Reverse-polarity protected
• Overload protected
• Complete with AC and DC cables with connectors
• Use with flooded batteries, AGM batteries, and GEL Cell Batteries.
• Independent outputs

Guest Mobility Chargers are tough, fully automatic chargers that meet ANSI-RESNA specifications to provide fast, quiet power for recharging power chairs and mobility scooters. Portable chargers feature a sleek design and a small footprint for home or institutional use. An inhibit circuit effectively disables the mobility device while charging. On-board charger models have either low or high inhibit circuitry to meet specific OEM requirements.

• Resists corrosion
• Electronics are completely potted in epoxy for protection in hostile environments
• Quiet operation, without the buzz of transformer-based chargers
• Built-in electronic overload and thermal protection
• Short-circuit protected
• Reverse-polarity protected
• Meets FCC Class B requirements for radiated and conducted emissions
• Complete with AC & DC cables with connectors
• Portable models have standard 3-pin DC XLR connector to fit most mobility devices and IEC connector with power cord
• Use with flooded batteries, AGM batteries, or Gel Cell batteries

Sonnenschein Batteries

Sonnenschein Batteries
Whenever a continuous energy supply is requested, Sonnenschein batteries can offer their proven performance. When the life and health of human beings depends on electrically powered equipment, these superior batteries with the internationally successful dryfit technology have distinct advantages.

In comparison with conventional batteries using liquid electrolyte, the Sonnenschein batteries are Gel batteries and have the electrolyte fixed in gel form. This means that the battery is completely maintenance-free. It results in lower overhead expenses - 30% less than others - and makes these dryfit batteries economically outstanding.

The Sonnenschein batteries are produced with the minimum burden on people, waste air and water. The Sonnenschein batteries are designed for ease of handling and has an extremely long design life of a minimum of 7 years. Completely recyclable, with high energy density and very low gassing make the Sonnenschein batteries perfect for many different requirements.

The Sonnenschein battery's plates are constructed with a lead calcium alloy, optimized for high corrosion resistance. The Sonnenschein battery's separators are microporous and robust, for electrical separation of the positive and negative plates and optimized for low internal Resistance. The Sonnenschein battery houses up to 12 Ah in ABS, from 25Ah up to 180 Ah in polypropylene (PP). The Sonnenschein battery poles are stuck - or screw connection (optional with internal thread) for easy and safe assembly and maintenance-free connection with excellent conductivity. The Sonnenschein battery's valves release gas in case of excess pressure and protects the cell against atmosphere exposure.

The Sonnenschein batteries make an absolutely reliable means of energy source in applications requiring telecommunication batteries, security batteries, UPS batteries, emergency lighting batteries, medical batteries and other batteries applied in power supplies for safety systems, automotive batteries, and photovoltaic batteries.

BATTERYSALES.COM is one of the largest Sonnenschein battery Battery distributors in the United States. For more information visit BATTERYSALES.COM at http://www.batterysales.com/.

Yuasa Batteries

Motocross Batteries by Yuasa Batteries, Inc.

Motocross batteries are manufactured by Yuasa Batteries, Inc. The Motocross battery line by Yuasa is marketed to battery distributors throughout North America. The brand is offered at a discounted price and BATTERYSALES.COM can pass along the savings to consumers, battery retailers, battery wholesalers, and battery exporters.

Yuasa Battery, Inc. has been manufacturing motorcycle batteries in the U.S.A. to uncompromisingly high standards since 2000. Yuasa Batteries is the largest American manufacturer and the largest distributor of motorcycle batteries, snowmobile batteries, scooter batteries, all-terrain vehicle batteries and personal watercraft batteries.

In addition to Yuasa Batteries vast battery replacement business, Yuasa batteries is the preferred original equipment supplier to many of these same markets. By producing batteries that generate more power, last longer, and require minimum maintenance, Yuasa Battery has achieved a leadership position in small engine starting batteries. Continuous research and development, along with unvarying standards of manufacturing quality, will help maintain Yuasa Batteries position as market leader around the world.

BATTERYSALES.COM is a leading provider of Motocross Batteries by Yuasa Batteries.