Ellis Gibson (B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering)

If you’re like most people, you’ve probably had the frustrating experience of your car key battery dying at the most inopportune time. Maybe you were about to leave for work or head out on a road trip. Whatever the case, you probably felt annoyed and inconvenienced. Don’t worry, you’re not alone. It’s a common problem … Read more

Are you sick of your iPad dying on you in the middle of the day? Tired of being tethered to a charger or power bank? A new iPad battery could be the solution to your problems. In this article, we’ll tell you everything you need to know about getting a new battery for your iPad, … Read more

If your Tag Heuer watch has stopped working, it might just need a new battery. In this article, we’ll tell you how much it costs to replace the battery in a Tag Heuer watch. We’ll also give you some tips on how to prolong the life of your watch battery. So, how much is a … Read more

If your truck’s battery has died, you may be wondering how much it will cost to replace it. A typical vehicle battery can cost in the neighborhood of $50 to $120, although some specialty batteries can cost upwards of $90 to $200. There are more than 40 types of batteries available, and several factors affect … Read more

If you’re like most people, you probably have a used battery or two taking up space in your home. But did you know that those used batteries can be worth some serious cash? In this article, we’ll show you how to find out how much your used battery is worth and how to get started … Read more

If you’ve ever been driving your Mercedes and had your phone die, you know how frustrating it can be. You rely on your phone for Navigation, music, and to stay connected with loved ones. The thought of being stranded somewhere with a dead phone is enough to make anyone anxious. So, how much is an … Read more

We all know how frustrating it is when our electronic devices die right when we need them the most. AAA batteries are a common size, and you might be wondering how much power they can actually provide. According to this article, three AAA batteries can give you 4.5 volts. So, how much power does 3 … Read more

Do you ever feel like your phone is constantly dying? Or that you’re always tethered to an outlet with your laptop? You’re not alone. According to the Berkeley Lab’s testing, cell phone chargers in no load mode consume around 0.26 watts, and laptop chargers, 4.42 watts. That means that even when you’re not using them, … Read more

You may be wondering how much water should be in your car battery. After all, you don’t want to overfill it and cause damage, but you also don’t want to underfill it and end up with a battery that doesn’t work properly. The good news is that it’s actually not that difficult to figure out. … Read more

If you’re like me, you’ve probably wondered if 12.4 volts is considered a charged car battery. After doing some research, I found that though not fully charged, a car battery is considered charged at 12.4 volts or higher. It is considered discharged at 12.39 volts or less. So if your car battery is at 12.4 … Read more