Winter is here, and with it comes the chill that can impact your battery performance. As temperatures drop, it’s important to understand how the cold can affect your batteries and ensure they’re ready to handle the season. How the Cold Impacts Your Batteries Batteries, like us, perform best at room temperature, around 20°C. Cold weather […]
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 […]
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 […]
Have you arrived on site only to find your battery terminals covered in corrosion? It is a common issue, and one that can lead to reduced battery performance or even early failure if left untreated. In this article, the team at Valen Power explains everything you need to know about battery terminal corrosion, including what […]
Many of our customers are now asking whether they should change their VRLA batteries to Lithium batteries, especially when replacing older systems or planning new installations. In this blog, the battery experts at Valen Power break down the key differences between VRLA (Valve Regulated Lead Acid) and Lithium (LiFePO4 – Lithium Ferro Phosphate) battery technologies. […]
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, […]
AGM vs Gel Batteries in Mobility Scooters and Wheelchairs. High quality and reliable rechargeable batteries are essential for powering any mobility scooter or electric wheelchair. Gel batteries are widely used in mobility aids as opposed to AGM batteries. Over the years, many of our customers have asked us why this is the case. While both Gel and AGM […]
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 […]
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