DC Power Hour Podcast

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In this episode, the Battery Blarney hold a Q&A with Ron Dickinson from Western Farmers Electric Co-op in Oklahoma. They discuss things like the fact that batteries are susceptible to corrosion, which can lead to a thermal runaway event. And when dealing with battery corrosion, it’s important to know the signs. One of the most common causes of battery corrosion is from electrolyte or electrolyte vapors emitting from the top of the battery. This can often be caused by overcharging, and can lead to a condition known as thermal runaway. It’s important to keep an eye on your batteries. Make sure that they are properly maintained and that you know what you can do to protect your battery from harm.

Previous Episodes

E26 – The Challenges of Battery Warranty

E25 – Live Q&A with the Battery Blarney Duo

E24 – How (Un)Reliable Is the Electric Grid?

E23 – Applying Stationary Battery Training in the Field

E22 – Reboot of Episode 14: Extreme Weather and Other Pitfalls of the Current Power Grid in America

E21 – Reboot of Episode 11: Renewables and Alternative Energy Sources

E20 – What Happened to the Quality of Stand-By Power Installations?

E19 – Battery Monitoring and Data Analysis

E18 – Moving Away from Fossil Fuels Toward Electrifcation

E17 – How to Properly Charge a Stationary Battery

E16 – How to Walk Out of a Battery Room… Alive

E15 – Ohmic Values and Battery Testing

E14 – Extreme Weather and Other Pitfalls of the Current Power Grid

E13 – UPS Applications and Battery Failure

E12 – Myths and Facts About Lead-Acid Batteries

E11 – Renewables and Alternative Energy Sources

E10 – Battcon Recap

E9 – Industry Disruptors

E8 – The Pros and Cons of Electric Vehicles

E7 – Equipment Redundancy

E6 – Why Battery Monitoring?

E5 – The Effect of the Pandemic on the DC Power Industry

E4 – The Importance of Battery Room Safety

E3 – What Is Going on with America’s Aging Power Grid Infrastructure

E2 – Why Is Battery Maintenance So Important?

E1 – The State of the DC Power Industry