Battery Tutorials & Guides

If you're looking to learn a little more about batteries, we've got some answers for you. From battery basics to more advanced uses and types of batteries, we're got a fairly useful selection of guides for you.

Guide to Buying SLA Batteries

SLA batteries, also known as sealed lead-acid batteries, are rechargeable and widely used in backup power systems, medical devices, and UPS. They require no maintenance, making them a popular choice for many applications. They are also versatile, durable and cost-effective.

History of Batteries

Let's get back to the basics. Let's find out where they come from and what the different types of batteries are.

Basic Types of Lead Acid Batteries

Not all batteries are made equal and the same goes for Lead Acid Batteries. Believe it or not, there are several types. Find out more.

Uses of SLA Batteries

Learn about some of the applications for SLA batteries as well as the types of SLA batteries available. Perhaps you can find the best match for your needs.

Charging SLA Batteries

Learn about some tips and rules for charging SLA batteries to help maximize performance and increase longevity. Keep your SLA running smoothly.

AGM Batteries: Pros and Cons

Absorbed Glass Mat batteries are popular and for many reasons. Let's have a look at what advantages and disadvantages of AGM replacement batteries.

Series and Parallel Battery Connections

Connecting batteries may offer a solution for getting the power you need. Find out some options for connecting batteries.

Troubleshooting SLA Batteries

What can you do when your battery starts acting up? We've got a few suggestions that may help.

Recycling SLA Batteries

What can you do with your old battery once it has done its job? Turns out many of its components can be recycled. We'll show you how.

SLA Battery Testing Challenges

Testing your SLA battery isn't necessarily as straight-forward as it should be. We have a look at some of the challenges.

SLA Battery Care

It doesn’t take much to maintain your sealed lead acid battery and prolong its life.

SLA Battery Safety

SLA batteries are safe but there are some things to do that will help ensure your safety during handling.

SLA Technical Definitions

Buying a replacement battery can be confusing due to all the technical terms. Here's a few explanations.

Damaged SLA Batteries

What happens if your SLA Battery comes broken or gets damaged?

SLA Battery Sulfation

What happens if your SLA Battery gets sulfation? We have tips to prevent and fix

SLA Battery Terminal

What are the different types of SLA Battery terminals. What do you need to look for?

How SLA Batteries Work

The inner workings of SLA batteries can be quite complex. Here's our brief overview

SLA Batteries vs Lithium

Lithium batteries have been consistently increasing in popularity, but how do they stack up against SLA Batteries?