Recent Articles
What Kind of Battery Does My Key Fob Need?
Power - by Bryan Veldboom - updated on 2/3/2022
Need a replacement battery for your key fob? Batteries Plus sells and installs key fob batteries. Learn how to tell when your key fob battery needs replacing and how to find the right replacement battery for your needs.
Do SLA Batteries Need Venting?
Power - by Bryan Veldboom - updated on 2/1/2022
Learn everything you need to know about battery venting, including what it is and why it happens. Find out whether Sealed Lead Acid batteries need to vent gasses and get valuable safety tips on the proper way to charge your lead acid battery.
What Wiper Blades are Best for Winter?
Tech - by Bryan Veldboom - updated on 1/28/2022
A reliable set of windshield wiper blades is crucial during winter. Learn the difference between traditional and beam style wiper blades and find out why beam style blades work better at clearing away ice and snow.
Do I Need a Car Battery Terminal Cover?
Power - by Bryan Veldboom - updated on 1/27/2022
Corrosion kills car batteries. Find out what causes your battery to corrode and how you can help prevent it from happening by using battery terminal covers.
What Kind of Battery Does a Wheelchair Use?
Power - by Bryan Veldboom - updated on 1/26/2022
Learn everything you need to know about electric wheelchair batteries, including what types of batteries work best, how long they last and how to charge them properly. Plus, find out how to have your battery tested for free at Batteries Plus.
How Do I Choose an Indoor Grow Light?
Lighting - by Bryan Veldboom - updated on 1/25/2022
Providing enough light for indoor plants can be a challenge, but did you know you can use regular light bulbs as grow lights? Learn which light bulb types provide the right light wavelengths for your plants and how bright they should be.
How Do You Winterize a Sump Pump?
Tech - by Bryan Veldboom - updated on 1/21/2022
Get your sump pump ready for winter. This article will help teach you how to properly test and clean your sump pump, how to maintain the batteries in a backup sump pump and how to prevent your pump’s discharge hose from freezing once it gets cold.
Best Phone Cases and Other Must-Have Cell Phone Accessories
Tech - by Bryan Veldboom - updated on 1/19/2022
Looking for a way to protect your cell phone? Batteries Plus Bulbs has top brand cases and screen protectors to help keep your cell phone safe. Plus, we carry other great accessories too, like cleaning products, PopSockets, power banks and more.
Should You Put Your Windshield Wipers Up Before a Snowstorm?
Tech - by Bryan Veldboom - updated on 1/18/2022
Did you know that leaving your windshield wipers upright can make your wipers less effective? Read about alternative ways to prevent your wipers from freezing and what signs will tell you when your wiper blades need to be replaced.
Can You Remove Battery Corrosion?
Power - by Bryan Veldboom - updated on 1/12/2022
When an alkaline battery corrodes, it can be harmful to both yourself and whatever device it was used in. Learn what causes alkaline batteries to corrode, how to clean it up and how to prevent it from happening in the first place.
