Ellis Gibson (B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering)

If you’re anything like me, your phone is your life. It’s your connection to the outside world and your ticket to a world of entertainment. And, like me, you probably have a charger for your phone that you use every day. But have you ever wondered how those charger chips work? So, How do Charger … Read more

As your phone starts to die and the battery percentage quickly drains before your eyes, you start to wonder how these battery fuel gauges work. You’ve probably seen fuel gauges in cars before, but how do they work in phones and other electronic devices? Battery fuel gauges work by constantly measuring the voltage across the … Read more

If you’re like most people, you rely on your car to get you where you need to go. But what happens when your car won’t start? You may need a new battery. Aftermarket batteries are a great option if you’re looking for a reliable, affordable replacement. In this article, we’ll tell you everything you need … Read more

When your phone’s battery is running low, you may notice that it starts to heat up and the performance starts to drop. This is because the internal resistance is rising, and the battery can’t handle the load as well as it used to. To get the most out of your battery, you should try to … Read more

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