How to Safely Dispose of Batteries?

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 battery?

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

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

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 […]
What is Battery Sulphation?

What is Battery Sulphation? In this blog, the team of battery experts at Valen cover the details of Battery Sulphation, a major killer of Lead Acid Batteries, and how to prevent it from occurring. What is Battery Sulphation? During a battery’s use, tiny sulphate crystals form within the battery; these are normal and are not […]
HOW TO TEST Your UPS Batteries

How to test your UPS Batteries. UPS or Uninterruptable Power Supplies are found in many mission-critical power applications. The task at hand that they perform in the case of a power outage is invaluable. BUT do you know if your UPS will stand up to the test if the time comes? In this blog, the […]
Battery Terminal corrosion what does this mean?

Battery Terminal corrosion what does this mean? We’ve all been there and understand it’s frustrating to get to site and see your battery terminals covered with corrosion. In this article, the Valen team will provide everything you need to know about battery terminal corrosion on dry cell batteries (AGM, GEL). We’ll outline why Battery Terminal […]
Best Charger for my Mobility Scooter Battery

What is the Best Charger for my Mobility Scooter Battery? Do you have an ongoing issue with your Mobility Scooter Batteries? Do they keep failing prematurely? In this blog, the experts at Valen will highlight a few things that will help make sure you are using the correct charger for the correct batteries. ONE OF THE […]
Weight Vs Capacity in Batteries

Lead Acid Batteries are heavy! In fact, the heavier the battery, the better…
In this blog, the team at Valen highlight some of the reasons around weight in the Lead Acid Battery and how it affects the Batteries capacity.
MODX – The one-stop energy storage solution for DC power

In this blog, the Valen team highlight the capabilities of the MODX Energy Storage Solution. We show how MODX can take the guesswork out of system compatibility while minimising technicians time and money spent on site.
A quick guide to DC Generators for Energy Storage

In this Blog, the Valen team explore the use of DC generators in energy storage systems.
Generators, as the name suggests, generate electricity.
They have been used and improved widely since their invention in the 1860s.
IT’S FREEZING! …. But are your batteries surviving?

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 […]