Insights
Batteries and storage
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When to Replace a UPS or Solar Battery
Read more: When to Replace a UPS or Solar BatteryThe signs that a battery is near the end of its life, how to test it and how to replace it safely and sensibly.
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How Temperature Affects Battery Life
Read more: How Temperature Affects Battery LifeWhy heat is the biggest enemy of batteries in a hot climate, what cold does, and simple ways to keep batteries in a safe…
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Battery Safety: Ventilation, Spacing and Protection
Read more: Battery Safety: Ventilation, Spacing and ProtectionPractical safety rules for installing and living with batteries: where to place them, how to protect the circuit and what to avoid.
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VRLA Batteries: AGM vs Gel Explained
Read more: VRLA Batteries: AGM vs Gel ExplainedHow AGM and gel VRLA batteries differ, what each is good at and how to choose one for a UPS, a solar system or…
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LiFePO4 Battery Datasheet Guide: What the Numbers Mean
Read more: LiFePO4 Battery Datasheet Guide: What the Numbers MeanHow to read a lithium iron phosphate battery datasheet: voltage, capacity, currents, cycle life, BMS and temperature limits.
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Depth of Discharge and Battery Life Explained
Read more: Depth of Discharge and Battery Life ExplainedWhat depth of discharge means, why deeper cycling shortens life, and how to read cycle-life figures on a battery datasheet.
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How to Size a Battery Bank for Backup Power
Read more: How to Size a Battery Bank for Backup PowerA step-by-step method to work out how much battery you need for a given load and time, with a worked example.
