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All Battery Stuff

All Battery Stuff

Of course, as we all know ? Car batteries are also known as lead acid batteries. Hence, the lead acid battery has now been in use for over a hundred years. So, the basics of the lead acid battery are the same now as they were when cars first came out.
Having knowledge about the car battery. Consequently, will enable you to have fewer problems. Especially, when looking after and buying a new vehicle battery. Therefore, batteries are not so complicated. Thus this video will give the motorist a better idea about connecting batteries together.
Of course truck batteries are power storage units. Accordingly, what you take out of the battery, must be put back in? Naturally, the modern day commercial battery does a massive amount of work. Modern vehicle have many electrical appliances on-board. Because of this the battery must be kept in top condition.
For this reason, your battery has to power the cars computer system. The computer system helps the car to run as efficiently as possible. So to comply with emission rules. Some cars and motorhomes are coming onto the market, with more than one battery.

Toyota Mira

Toyota Mira

Toyota Mira

Consumer Reports drives the 2016 Toyota Mira

—on the hydrogen highway. The promise of free fuel for three years makes this fuel-cell car an intriguing option.

This is one of my best bets for the car of the future.

Hence, along with the battery-driven car,. Toyota have indeed spent millions of dollars. Thus developing the Mira. Which are expected to travel 300 miles. So using a fuel that consists of high-pressure hydrogen gas. As expected, the gas will be stored in two fibreglass  fuel tanks.

This will give the Toyota Mira a big advantage over the battery driven Lithium-Ion cars,

The hydrogen fuel. Therefore, is expected to be eventually rolled out. Therefore, onto conventional filling stations. Thus, across Europe and the USA, including Japan. The car will fill up in a similar manner to LPG cars are now, and only take a few minutes to fill.

Department of Energy (DOE) are looking

at setting up a network of Hydrogen fuel stations across America. H2USA are looking at the financial implications and costs of setting up a network.

http://h2usa.org/why-hydrogen

My own opinion is that all the new technologies

will be battling it out for the most cost effective solution to fuels for cars of the future. Crude oil prices, will still have a say in the matter. As new oil fields are still being found.

Even in the UK. We have found new oil reserves in the county of Kent. I do believe that the fuels such as hydrogen that could run along the same infrastructure as petrol (gasoline), will be the more successful fuel.

The sales of battery driven cars are already falling because of the massive drop in petrol prices so the regular driver is only concerned about his pocket and not the environment.

Source: www.consumerreports.org

solar-charged battery 

solar-charged battery

solar-charged battery

Importantly, solar-Charged battery-Z Cell developer says its battery for homes is more efficient and recyclable

Of course, this is where the countries with good sunshine will benefit in the future?

solar Charged battery
solar-charged battery

battery storage systems have already been successful in different parts of our planet. This includes whole Island communities. The sun charges the batteries while they are inside 20-foot containers during the day. The energy stored in the batteries is then released at night, creating a 24-hour cycle.

This system would be ideal for the remoter parts of Australia. And then spread to the outskirts of towns near to the outback. This will relieve the coal and oil-powered national grid and make it more eco-friendly.

Solar Battery Storage

Coincidentally, I have just had my storage batteries changed due to the batteries being faulty. Fortunately, the batteries were under warranty. Leoch’s tubular cells were the ones that fit. We have 6 x 110Ah sealed batteries fitted but they were under performing.

My PowerVault system

came with a 5-year warranty, and we were on the second battery change. So, when the guy arrived to change the batteries, we had a conversation about why the batteries did not last so long.

In his opinion, solar charging is too erratic. Consequently, he thinks that the charge and discharge are too spasmodic and not good for the battery’s health.

Regular charging is a must!

Of course, this is a good point. Importantly, batteries require a good, steady charge and discharge cycle. In my case, I also use “Economy 7” to charge the batteries at a cheaper rate at night.

However, even with this, have I had 2 battery changes in 4 years?

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Scrap car battery: what to do

Scrap car battery

Scrap car battery
Scrap car battery

Scrap car battery

Independent Online What to do with a scrap car battery Independent Online But last weekend, a friend and I were chatting over a recalcitrant carburettor in his garage when I noticed a number of (obviously second-hand) car batteries in one corner.

I wrote this short article about car battery care

Of course, that includes what to do with your old scrap battery. After doing a little research, I found that for some really strange reason, drivers in the UK keep the old scrap car battery in their garage? this is really strange? when I asked them why they do this, they all replied with a similar answer.

The answer is that they are saving the old battery

in case they need it in the future. When i asked them why they say that, you never know when you might need one,”

But i explain that their battery is dead and only scrap, then they don’t believe me and still precede to keep it.

Your old car battery is actually worth a few pounds!

As a battery retailer, we collect the old batteries and then take them to the waste collection centre.

All of the waste scrap car battery journeys are covered by the “transfer of waste” regulations here in the UK and waste collection centres can only accept the scrap  battery delivery if they are officially registered with the government.

Powering Sustainability: Scrap car battery

The Lead Acid Battery Recycling Revolution

Hey, fellow environmentalists! Today, I’m ecstatic to share some good news from our beautiful town of Halifax. Consider this: a world in which our planet’s health is protected and every action we take contributes to a greener, more sustainable future. Hold on to your hats, because right here in the UK, we are at the forefront of the recycling movement, particularly when it comes to lead-acid batteries.

Now you may be wondering,

“Lead acid batteries? Isn’t it just those weighty stuff in cars?” Oh, dear friend, they are much more! Lead-acid batteries power everything from our reliable vehicles to critical backup systems, making them indispensable in our daily lives. But what happens when these batteries approach the end of their life? That is where the beauty of recycling comes into play, and Halifax is doing an excellent job!

First and foremost,

Let us discuss why recycling lead-acid batteries is a major change for the environment. These batteries contain important elements such as lead, plastic, and sulfuric acid, but if not treated appropriately, they can be hazardous to our ecosystems. Imagine harmful chemicals oozing into our land and waterways—it’s not a good picture, right? But don’t worry; Halifax has it covered.

Our specialist recycling facilities give lead-acid batteries a new lease on life. Instead of ending up in landfills, where they can harm the environment, these batteries are professionally disassembled and their components repurposed to produce new items. It’s a win-win situation: we get to save valuable resources while reducing pollution and waste.

But wait—there’s more!

Recycling lead-acid batteries not only helps the environment, but it also benefits our local economy. We promote local companies and create jobs by investing in recycling infrastructure right here in Halifax. It demonstrates our community’s commitment to sustainability and success.

Now, I know what you’re thinking: “That’s fine, but what can I do to help?” Fear not, dear reader, because you have the ability to make a difference right in your hands. Next time you find yourself with an old lead-acid battery, don’t throw it away; instead, bring it to one of our local recycling centres. You will not only be helping the environment, but you will also be supporting our local economy and paving the way for a better future in Halifax and beyond.

So there you have it, folks:

The Halifax lead-acid battery recycling revolution is in full swing, and we could not be more proud. Recycling these batteries benefits everyone concerned by conserving the environment and increasing the local economy. So let’s keep the momentum going and continue to lead the way towards a greener, more sustainable future. We can make a world of difference, one battery at a time.

The movement of waste battery products

in the UK is strictly regulated. if you are disposing of a single scrap car battery, then you can take it to your local council waste facility, where you can place it in a specially marked place. Please do not throw it away or in your household bin.

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069 Car Battery: Quality Lucas Battery.

069 Car Battery

069 Car Battery
069 Car Battery

069 Car Battery

Consequently, we are now coming up to our main battery season? winter time. Therefore, as the nights get shorter and colder,. Then your car battery will have to work twice as hard. This Apollo-Power battery is from Batteries on the Web in Halifax, Yorkshire. Is a top-class battery at a budget price.

The battery in the image is

in fact, a 069 and fits many imported Japanese car and pickup truck models. Nissan’s in particular use this model of battery. The 069 car battery also fits Mitsubishi L300 2.5 Diesel pickups and also the Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV 5.2i; many more include the Suzuki Trooper SUV 3.2 petrol, in fact, this battery fits many similar types of vehicles, not forgetting our own Land Rover Discovery (most models).

069 Car battery

The battery is a sealed lead acid, low maintenance battery. Hence, which are commonly used on today’s modern cars. Many of these large pick-up trucks are actually fitted with more that one 069 car battery. Thus ,two batteries are required to turn the large diesel engines over on a cold winters morning.

The label name of

Apollo-Power batteries was the brainchild of Eric Roberts. “We source the batteries from the best companies at the best prices and pass the savings on to our customers,” said Eric.

Apollo-Power batteries have a full range of batteries to fit most cars imported into the UK.

The batteries are all spill proof and come with a three year warranty.

Lucas Premium  batteries

A private company in the UK had originally produced this battery brand, but it had to close because of inexpensive imports. A battery importer from the Manchester region of the UK revived the brand.

The Lucas battery brand comes with a three-year warranty and is a spill-proof, sealed lead-acid battery.

www.batteriesontheweb.co.uk

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Varta batteries in Yorkshire

Varta batteries in Yorkshire

We offer Varta batteries at cheap battery prices online, with next-working-day delivery…

Here is an article discussing the perks of selling Varta batteries in Yorkshire.

It is clear that Varta batteries are superior when compared to other car batteries due to their quality and dependability. Yorkshire consumers can benefit from this distinction.

Varta has earned a great reputation

in the automotive sector, with customers being willing to pay more for their goods due to the brand’s trustworthiness.

The company also has a range of batteries appropriate for many different vehicles and applications that can handle the extreme climates of Yorkshire with reliability.

If one requires a battery

for a car, truck, or motorcycle, Varta has a battery to fulfil that need.

In addition to this, the company offers great support to its partners, including training and marketing materials. Selling Varta batteries can be extremely lucrative due to the positive reputation they have for longevity and reliability.

In conclusion,

Selling Varta batteries in Yorkshire offers numerous benefits, from increased customer satisfaction due to the superior quality and reliable reputation to the extensive range and higher profit margins resulting from the customers’ willingness to pay a premium. All of these factors make Varta a great choice for retailers in the region looking to supply car batteries.

Of course, Varta batteries are among the best batteries in the world. Traditionally, the well-known Johnson Controls manufactures these batteries in various factories throughout the EU. Updating, they have now been bought out ?

Varta car batteries come in three distinct qualities.

Lower end of the car battery market comes the Varta Black. So, which is a most suitable battery for the regular car that’s perhaps over five year old.

Secondly, comes  the Varta Blue (the one in the image). Importantly, this battery  is more upmarket. Consequently, for vehicles with electric windows and mirrors.

Lastly, comes the Varta Silver. Award winning battery, which is the top of the range. So, for both starting and supplying power. Importantly, to the cars have many electrical components.

Varta also has an excellent range of EFB and  AGM Start-Stop batteries. Of course, for the cars that are coming out with stop-start systems. Also adding  such technology as the new hybrids.

Here in Halifax, we also stock many other Varta battery products.

Including things such as truck batteries, leisure batteries, and motorcycle batteries. Naturally, they all come with an excellent guarantee and can be shipped all over the UK. Of course, to most postcodes. This can be done by visiting our online battery shop at www.batteriesontheweb.co.uk. Online payments can also be made with next-working-day delivery by courier.