Essential Safety Guidelines for Handling Valve-Regulated Lead Acid (VRLA) Batteries

When handling VRLA batteries, safety is crucial. Although these batteries are widely used for their ‘sealed’, maintenance-free design, they still carry potential hazards if not managed correctly. It’s important for anyone working with or around these batteries to understand proper handling and safety practices to prevent injury and ensure the batteries function as intended.  In […]

Understanding CCA and Ah in Fire System Batteries 

If you work in fire systems, choosing the right battery is crucial to ensure power during emergencies. However, there’s often confusion between two important battery ratings: Cold Cranking Amps (CCA) and Ampere hours (Ah).  In this blog post, the experts at Valen will clarify the differences between these ratings and explain the significance of CCA […]

Battery Training Sessions to Empower your Retail Mobility Team 

In the busy world of mobility retail, it can be tough for staff to keep up with customer questions about batteries. With new technology coming out all the time, even experienced teams might need extra help to confidently answer questions and handle warranties smoothly.   In the fast-paced environment of mobility retail, staff often encounter […]

Which Battery Tester is best to use in a Data Centre?

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? […]

What is C-Rating?

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 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 […]

What is Battery Sulphation?

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 […]

What Battery Tester is best for Telecommunication batteries?

What Battery Tester is best for Telecommunication batteries?

What Battery Tester is best for Telecommunication batteries? Is there a tester I can use while my system is still connected? How can I minimise battery testing time at site? The Valen experts cover the answers to these questions, outlining the Battery Impedance Testers, a perfect fit for the Telecommunication industry. What are Battery Impedance […]

Battery Terminal corrosion what does this mean? 

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 […]

Weight vs Capacity in Batteries: Understanding the Science Behind Lead Acid Performance

Weight vs Capacity in Batteries: Understanding the Science Behind Lead Acid Performance When it comes to Lead Acid Batteries, weight matters more than most people realize. The heavier the battery, the greater its potential capacity and long-term performance. At Valen Power, we specialise in advanced energy storage solutions, so understanding the relationship between battery weight […]

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