Frequenty Asked Questions

Maintaining your Battery during the Winter

Sunday, Dec 20, 2020

So far this winter has been a cold one…have you been properly maintaining your batteries that are in storage? If you haven’t you will be purchasing a new one come spring!

What Causes Batteries to Fail Prematurely?

Saturday, Dec 19, 2020

When batteries are not properly maintained they can die, no matter how recently you purchased one! So it is important to properly maintain your batteries, in order to get your money’s worth.

How Does Temperature Affect Batteries?

Thursday, Nov 19, 2020

The batteries capacity and effectiveness will go down when the temperature gets colder, and go up when the weather is warmer; this is why, on a cold morning, your car won’t start, even though it was working fine the previous day.

How to Maintain a Motorcycle Battery

Monday, Oct 19, 2020

With proper battery maintenance, your motorcycle battery should last 3-5 years. What are some of the things you can do to help maintain a full life for you battery? The first thing you should do is get the fluid refilled every once in a while.

How to Maintain your Power Wheelchair’s Battery

Saturday, Sep 19, 2020

The short answer to this question is to simply charge your battery overnight, using the manufacturer’s charger; you should do this every two weeks. Don’t do this more than every two weeks, and don’t leave it charged longer than about eight hours; if you leave it longer you will damage your battery.

What are the Different Types of Boat Batteries?

Wednesday, Aug 19, 2020

We know it’s winter, but you can never be too prepared for summer! If you need a new battery for your boat, now is the time to buy one! What many people don’t understand, is that there are a number of different boat batteries to choose from.

How Do I Know If I need A New Car Battery?

Sunday, Jul 19, 2020

Well, the most obvious sign that indicates you need a new battery, is if your battery is dead and your car won’t start. If you’re having trouble starting your car, if it takes more than one attempt to get started, you might want to think about getting a new battery.