POWER
Spring Cleaning
Power - by Jessica Carey - updated on 4/5/2013
As you begin the daunting task of cleaning out your closets, drawers and cabinets, add one more item to the list. Clean your batteries. Corrosion, dirt and moisture will build up on the terminals or contacts and drain power. This will reduce the efficiency of energy transfer and eventually cause the battery to die...
Boat Battery Basics
Power - by Jessica Carey - updated on 3/8/2013
Although boating is considered to be a hobby, there is A LOT to know about it and taking care of your own vessel is a huge responsibility. In addition to storage, cleaning and overall maintenance, as a boater, you also have to keep a strict eye on your boat's battery...
The Importance of Car Battery Chargers
Power - by Jessica Carey - updated on 1/25/2013
If you understand why car batteries fail, then you should also understand the importance of charging your car battery. On average, most batteries do not require a recharge for at least five years. That's if you're taking good care of your car. But if you want to maintain your battery to ensure a long life, you'll benefit from routine charging...
Toy Battery Safety
Power - by Jessica Carey - updated on 12/21/2012
During the holidays, your children will get toys that blink, light up, sing and shine. However, the batteries powering those fun toys can be extremely dangerous to them. We would like to encourage parents to take measures to keep button cell batteries out of their reach...
Batteries + Fire Safety
Power - by Jessica Carey - updated on 10/5/2012
We are urging every household and family to have a functioning smoke alarm. Keep your family safe with the following tips: Ensure you are testing smoke alarms monthly...
