Ellis Gibson (B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering)

Most thermostats nowadays are battery-operated. Even though batteries are not required for your thermostat to function, they provide backup power in case of a power outage. Batteries also help to keep your thermostat settings accurate in case of a power surge. This article will help you understand why batteries are important for your thermostat and … Read more

If you’re like most people, you probably have a battery tender charger for your car or motorcycle. But what do these devices actually do? Do they charge batteries? In short, yes, battery tenders charge batteries. But they do so in a different way than traditional chargers. Most battery chargers work by supplying a constant voltage … Read more

As their name suggests, battery tenders are devices that are used to maintain the charge in a battery. However, like all devices, battery tenders can go bad. This article will help you troubleshoot problems with your battery tender, as well as understand when it is time to replace your battery tender. So, do battery tenders … Read more

If you’re like most people, you probably think that car batteries come pre-charged from the factory. However, this is not always the case. In fact, it’s becoming more and more common for car batteries to be only partially charged when they’re sold. This can cause all sorts of problems, from shortened battery life to difficulty … Read more

If you’ve ever been stranded on the side of the road with a dead car battery, you know how frustrating it can be. But what causes car batteries to die in the first place? And is there anything you can do to prevent it? This article will answer those questions and more. You’ll learn about … Read more

If you are wondering if your car’s battery needs to be vented, the answer is most likely yes. Batteries produce hydrogen gas as they charge and this gas can build up inside the battery, causing it to explode. Venting the battery releases the gas and prevents the battery from exploding. This article will show you … Read more

Do your car lights work when the battery is dead? It’s a common question with a not-so-simple answer. In short, it depends on the type of car you have and the type of lights you’re talking about. This article will help you understand how car lights work and whether or not they’ll work when your … Read more

If you own any power tools from Dewalt or Milwaukee, you may be wondering if their batteries are interchangeable. After all, it would be convenient to only have to buy one type of battery to power all of your tools. The good news is that yes, Dewalt and Milwaukee batteries are interchangeable. So if you … Read more

If you own a Bostitch power tool, then you might be wondering if you can use a DeWalt battery with it. The good news is that you can! In this article, we will show you how to do it and also tell you a bit about the benefits of using a DeWalt battery with your … Read more