Ellis Gibson (B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering)

You’ve just arrived home from a long day at work, and the last thing you want to do is get out of your car to open your garage door. But the garage door opener needs batteries, and you’re not sure what kind it takes. You don’t want to make a trip to the store for … Read more

Hi there! If you’re like me, you love the ambiance of candles but hate the hassle of dealing with an open flame. That’s why battery-operated tea lights are the perfect solution! But what kind of batteries do these tea lights take? The good news is that battery-operated tea lights are very easy to use. Most … Read more

Do you have a Zhu Zhu Pet that needs a new battery? If so, you’re in luck! This article will tell you everything you need to know about what kind of batteries Zhu Zhu Pets take. Zhu Zhu Pets are popular toy hamsters that come with a variety of accessories. They are battery-operated and require … Read more

If you’ve ever gotten stranded with a dead battery, you know how frustrating it can be. But with a battery isolator, you can keep your battery charged and avoid getting stranded. Here’s how to install a battery isolator with wiring kit. So, how to hook up a battery isolator? Let’s dig into it and see … Read more

If you’re like me, you’ve been in the situation where you’ve needed to leave your trunk open for an extended period of time, but you don’t want to drain your battery. Luckily, there are a few simple tricks that you can use to prevent this from happening. In this article, I’ll share with you some … Read more

If you’ve recently replaced the batteries in your key fob, you may need to reprogram it to work with your car. Here’s how to do that: 1. Start with the key fob in your hand and the doors unlocked. 2. With the key fob next to the ignition, insert the key and turn it to … Read more

Your motorcycle is your pride and joy. You take care of it like it’s your baby. You wash it, you polish it, you check the oil. But have you ever thought about how to tell if your motorcycle battery is bad? If your motorcycle battery has gone bad, there are a few things you can … Read more

Do you have a lawn mower that won’t start? It could be the battery. Before you take it in for service, you can test the battery at home to see if it’s the culprit. You don’t need a multimeter for this test; all you need is a voltmeter. A voltmeter is a tool that measures … Read more

If you want to add some extra flair to your car, underglow is a great way to do it. But how do you wire underglow to your battery? It’s actually not that difficult, and in this article we’ll show you how. You’ll need a few things before you get started, but once you have them … Read more

If you’re like most people, you rely on your car key fob to unlock your doors and start your engine. So, what happens when your key fob starts to lose its charge? You can replace the battery in your MINI Cooper key fob fairly easily, and this guide will show you how. You’ll need a … Read more