Ellis Gibson (B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering)

If you’re like most people, you depend on your car to get you where you need to go. But have you ever thought about what would happen if your car battery died? Heat and loading are two factors that can affect battery life. A study in 2000 showed that a rise in temperature of 7°C … Read more

“You’re probably wondering how low you can discharge your lead battery before irreversible damage occurs. The answer is 50%. This means that you can only use half of your battery capacity before causing permanent damage.” So, How Low can a Battery be Discharged? This means that you should never let your lead battery discharge below … Read more

Are you worried that your car battery might die on you? Do you want to know what causes cells to short, and how you can prevent it? You’re in luck! This article will tell you everything you need to know about battery shorts, and how to keep your car battery healthy. A short can develop … Read more

If you’re like most people, you probably don’t know what a C-rate is. But if you’re interested in batteries, it’s a good idea to learn about this important unit of measurement. The C-rate is the experts’ way of describing how fast a battery can be charged or discharged. A battery with a C-rate of 1C … Read more

You may have noticed that sometimes, after you charge your battery to 100%, your phone will say that it is still charging. This is because the battery is equalizing. Equalizing is when the battery is charged to a higher voltage than normal in order to remove any built-up sulfate and to balance the voltage of … Read more

Do you ever feel like your life is one big electrical short circuit? You’re not alone. The separator is here to help. This article will explain what the separator does and how it can help you prevent electrical short circuits in your life. So, What is the Function of the Separator? The separator in an … Read more

If you’re a fan of Pokémon Go, then you know that the game can be a huge drain on your phone’s battery. You’re probably wondering why the game is such a battery hog. Here’s the scoop: Pokémon Go stresses the battery more than other uses in requesting deep cycles prompted by long playtimes. The game … Read more