Ellis Gibson (B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering)

If you’re wondering what a vented car battery is, you’re not alone. Many people have never heard of them before. A vented car battery is a type of lead-acid battery that has a vent tube to expel gases into the outdoors. These batteries were invented in 1859 by French physicist Gaston Planté. Basically, they are … Read more

If you are like me, you are always looking for AA batteries. You need them for your remote control, your computer mouse, and your child’s toy. But what are AA batteries? How do they work? And what are the different types of AA batteries? Read on to find out. So, what is aa4 battery? A … Read more

If you’re looking for information on the F2 Battery Terminal, you’ve come to the right place. In this article, we’ll cover everything you need to know about the F2 Battery Terminal, including what it is, where it’s found, and what it’s used for. We’ll also provide some helpful tips on how to identify and troubleshoot … Read more

If you are like most people, you have probably never heard of battery terminal grease. This substance is designed to protect your battery terminals from corrosion. It is a thick, gooey substance that you apply to the terminals of your battery. This grease will prevent moisture and other debris from getting into the terminals and … Read more

Hey there! Have you ever wondered what float mode is in a battery charger? Well, I recently came across this article that explains it in detail. Float mode is where the voltage on the battery is maintained at approximately 2.25 volts per cell, or 13.5 volts for a 12V battery. This voltage will maintain the … Read more

The nominal battery voltage is the voltage of a fully charged cell or battery when delivering rated capacity at a specific discharge rate. The nominal voltage per cell is 2V for Lead Acid, 1.2V for Nickel-Cadmium, 1.2V for Nickel Metal Hydride and 3.9V for Lithium Ion (small cells only). So, what is nominal battery voltage? … Read more

If your car’s battery dies, you’re stuck. No matter where you are or what you’re doing, you’re not going anywhere until you can get a jump or replace the battery. That’s why it’s important to know your car’s reserve capacity, or RC. RC is a general indicator of how long a new, fully charged battery … Read more

When you see the white powder on your car battery terminals, it is likely zinc sulfate or lead sulfate crystals. These crystals form when the lead battery is not sufficiently or correctly charged and can lead to sulfation. Sulfation is a much serious problem compared to corrosion and can cause serious damage to your battery. … Read more

You’re driving to work one morning, running late as usual, when you hear a sickening clicking noise coming from your engine. You pull to the side of the road and pop the hood, only to find that your battery is dead. You call a tow truck and your boss to let them know you won’t … Read more