In this episode Allen hosts Pete DeMar, who has over 40 years of experience in the stationary battery industry, shares his background and expertise in battery failure analysis. Al Warner, with an equally impressive history of involvement in batteries, also shares his experiences in the military and the UPS industry, highlighting his learning journey and […]
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Listen in this episode of DC Power Hour as our Battery Blarney Duo of George and Allen welcome George Turner, another industry veteran who recently joined Eagle Eye as an advisor/EEU instructor. They discuss and recollect the evolution of batteries over the span of their careers. Episode Highlights 0:59 – I (George Turner) started in […]
Is Electrolyte Spill Containment Necessary for Vented Lead-Acid (VLA) and Vented Nickel-Cadmium (Ni-Cd) Stationary Batteries? The above question is frequently asked and often the answer is what seems to be the standard answer to every stationary battery question – it depends! Well, the purpose of this technical note is to give an honest answer, taking […]
Capacitive, Ultrasound and Infrared Technologies The use of flooded battery cells in electrical power backup systems has always necessitated a high use of resources and personnel. Although long lasting (25 years), the batteries themselves are expensive, and must be maintained properly if this lifetime is to be achieved. Proper maintenance dictates visits by service personnel […]
In this episode, George Pedersen of The Battery Blarney Duo answers questions about the basic concept and workings of battery backup for electric substations and their critical components. He touches on topics including ensuring the stability and reliability of the electricity grid, reducing the risk of equipment damage, keeping communications systems powered and preventing costly […]
The discussion about the chemistry and applications of batteries continues in this episode with Al Warner, Dan Lambert, and The Battery Blarney Duo. They compare flow and lead acid batteries in terms of their reliability and need for maintenance. They examine the problems with energy-storage batteries, such as a zinc manganese battery, as well as […]