Proper ventilation is crucial for standalone power systems to safely manage hydrogen gas produced by batteries during operation. Using VRLA batteries and Catalyst Life Extenders can significantly reduce gassing, while adhering to ventilation standards ensures safe and efficient system performance.
Cleaning machines play a crucial role in maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in various industries. To ensure these machines operate efficiently, the choice of battery is vital. AGM (Absorbent Glass Mat), Hybrid, and Gel batteries are three popular options with distinct advantages. In this blog, we’ll compare these battery types to help you determine which one […]
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 […]
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 […]
Why would I change my VRLA Batteries to Lithium batteries? It is a question tossed around as our customers look to replace their existing batteries. In this Valen blog, our experts discuss the difference between the VRLA and Lithium technologies and why customers would change their current VRLA (Valve regulated Lead Acid – AGM) batteries […]
IT’S FREEZING! …. But are your batteries surviving? With winter lurking just around the corner, we often get asked the question how does the cold weather affect my batteries? This will depend on the battery technology as each technology has its own characteristics – however, like humans, all batteries perform best when stored and operated […]
The Valen experts go over some basic tips for staying safe while handling and installing deep cycle batteries. Deep cycle batteries, such as VRLA and Lithium batteries, are widely known to be safe to use in a range of applications, provided the proper safety precautions and maintenance procedures are correctly followed. In this blog post, […]
Which battery is best for my solar-powered road sign? VMS signs, radar signs, arrow boards and portable traffic lights all rely on some form of battery system, whether the battery used is an AGM, Gel or Lithium battery. Often these battery systems are charged by solar panels, and in some cases, the charging only happens […]
What are the effects of temperature on VRLA batteries? Every VRLA battery is engineered to meet specific design life, provided the battery operates at a recommended temperature. Different applications call for different lengths of design life, which in turn affects the specs of a battery and the requirements it must meet. For VRLA batteries, the […]
How to Safely Handle VRLA Batteries. Like most industrial batteries, VRLA (Valve Regulated Lead Acid) batteries are very easy and safe to handle. Because the electrolyte in the battery is immobilised using either Gel or Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM), VRLA batteries are considered to be ‘dry’ or ‘sealed’ and can be handled and shipped accordingly as non-dangerous goods. […]
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