Can You Overcharge Mobility Scooter Batteries? If you’re asking “can you overcharge mobility scooter batteries?”, the answer is simple: Yes — but only when the wrong charger or setup is used. Overcharging is not caused by the battery alone. It happens when the charging system does not properly regulate voltage and current. With the correct […]
Which Battery Tester is best to use in a Data Centre? What Battery Tester is Best suited to Data Centre Applications? What Battery Tester is best suited to Data Centre Batteries? Is there a tester I can use while my system is still live-circuited? Do you have a tester that will analyse various battery systems? […]
At Valen, we’re all about finding the End-to-End battery solution for our customer’s battery and energy storage needs, and over the past 25 years, we have worked with clients who have chosen to work with us repeatedly. Our customers do this because our team doesn’t ‘just sell batteries’; we provide our customers with all the […]
Gassing & Ventilation of Lead-acid Batteries in Standalone Power Systems. In secondary standalone power systems, the Team at Valen have often been asked the question as to what is required when it comes to gassing and adequate Ventilation. In this blog, the Valen team outlines how to calculate and ensure that your standalone power system […]
Batteries or the Battery Charger? What is causing the problem with my Mobility Scooter? So, there’s something wrong with your mobility scooter or electric wheelchair, and you think it’s got to be the Batteries or the Charger? In this blog, our Valen experts highlight a couple of quick pointers you can check before picking up […]
Valen Forte or Valen Gel Choosing the best value for money battery solution for your mobility scooter or electric wheelchair user can be tricky. In this blog, the Valen team compare the two most common mobility battery options to allow you a greater insight into which will give your customer the best solution. Valen Forte […]
What is a UPS system? How do they work? How can they protect my electronic equipment? How should I maintain my UPS system? The team at Valen covers the answers to these questions regarding Uninterruptable Power Supply systems. What’s an Uninterruptable Power Supply System –UPS? Firstly, what is a UPS? The acronym UPS stands for Uninterruptable Power […]
What is C-Rating? When rating the capacity of a VRLA battery, it would have been very acceptable if we could say with a 100Ah battery that you could draw 100A for one hour or 1 A for 100 hours. However, with a new VRLA battery, pre-charged, this is NOT the case. The reason for this […]
How to Safely Dispose of Batteries? With the world becoming increasingly tech-savvy and our reliance on versatile, portable equipment ever on the increase, the need for instant remote power is also on the rise. Batteries are the primary power source for operating remote appliances, think your smartphone, portable toys, tools, the list goes on This […]
How do I safely handle my VRLA (Valve Regulated Lead Acid) battery? In this Blog, the Valen team cover several recommendations to ensure you are as protected as possible when handling your VRLA battery. These safe handling tips apply to Sealed Lead Acid batteries such as AGM (Absorbent Glass Mat), Gel, and Hybrid Technologies. Shipping […]
How to get the most from your mobility scooter batteries – Have you ever wondered how to make your mobility scooter batteries last longer? You’re not alone! In this blog, the team at Valen highlight a few essential points to bear in mind when using and maintaining your mobility scooter to ensure that you get […]
Safe storage tips for AGM & GEL batteries – Our experts have put together a few tips for storing AGM and GEL batteries so that you can get the most out of your Valen batteries. Storage recommendations will vary depending on the battery technology and if you have any questions, please feel free to reach out […]
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