In the latest episode of DC Power Hour, Dave Neubert recaps the Battcon conference in Miami with the Battery Blarney duo, George and Allen. Allen, a founder and Hall of Fame member, discusses the history of Battcon, which began to address negative press around VRLA batteries by fostering dialogue among industry stakeholders. Despite Allen’s absence […]
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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 […]
Heat is detrimental to Valve-Regulated Lead-Acid (VRLA) battery operation and life. And, like all stationary batteries, they should be operated in an environment that allows for natural air movement and ventilation around the battery. It is important to maintain the battery at approximately 77ºF (25ºC). If this is not possible, and the battery is operated […]
Almost all non-Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) battery related codes were written with the Vented Lead-Acid (VLA) in mind. VLA is the correct IEEE term for a battery that has free-flowing, liquid, dilute sulfuric acid electrolyte that allows gases generated during charging to be vented out of the battery. Because of this design, […]
These type of batteries should never be referred to as “sealed” or “maintenance-free” batteries because they are neither. Definitions The Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) technology is also sometimes referred to as “Absorbed Electrolyte”, “Immobilized Electrolyte” or “Starved Electrolyte.” They derive the name from the methodology used to immobilize the liquid dilute sulfuric acid electrolyte. A […]
In this episode the Battery Blarney Duo talk about a great topic once again, the Battcon 2023 recap. We’ve been waiting a few weeks to discuss this as George has been traveling, doing some training around North America. He’s back and in studio with us along with Allen and Chris joining in so sit back […]
In this episode, George and Allen set the record straight on lead-acid batteries. They talk about the origin and history of batteries, including French physicist Gaston Plante and his invention of the rechargeable battery. George and Allen discuss battery lifespan and challenges with different battery types over the years, as well as the importance of […]
The term “Sealed Maintenance-Free,” in my opinion, is a marketing-driven term. In the early 1980’s, when telephone Private Branch Exchanges (PBX’s) were being deployed into customer premises, computer mainframes were migrating out of dedicated computer rooms, and smaller computers were being situated in occupied office space. Consequently, users were demanding that the battery manufacturers come […]