How to Test Fire Batteries

Batteries used within the Fire industry are required to be tested according to Australian Standards. Each state government has its own extra testing requirements. Along with Australian Standards, the Fire Protection Association of Australia (FPAA) have certain recommendations that need to be followed. Luckily for our clients, Valen Power has the preferred battery tester.
Enhancing Reliability and Sustainability: Transgrid’s Seamless Battery Bank Upgrade with Valen’s EnviroX-cel Technology

Valen worked with Transgrid to design a critical battery bank swap-out solution at their Hammonds Hill Site.
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? […]
How to test mobility scooter battery chargers

How to test mobility scooter battery chargers – Ever wondered if your mobility scooter battery charger is working correctly? Do you want to find a quick way of checking your battery charger is working correctly? In this blog, the team at Valen briefly discuss a number of checks you can do at home before taking […]
REPLACEMENT BATTERY FOR MY MEDICAL DEVICE?

Where do I find a replacement battery for my medical device? There are many devices in the medical field with batteries; Ambulatory Infusion Pumps, IV Infusion Pumps, Blood pressure machines, O2 saturation, Thermometers, Glucometers, Ventilators, Suction Machines, Scales, Portable Telemetry, Feeding Pumps, Defibrillators, Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs), Sequential Compression Devices, Portable EEG/EKG machines, Patient Transfer […]
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? 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 […]
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 […]
Introducing Valens Top of the range Battery Impedance Tester – the Tekon 960

Introducing Valens Top of the range Battery Impedance Tester – the Tekon 960.
There are numerous battery Impedance Testers available on the market, however, like anything in life, not all testers are created equal.
How can I prolong the life of my deep cycle VRLA batteries?

How can I prolong the life of my deep cycle VRLA batteries? Every deep cycle VRLA battery is engineered for a specific demand. Battery application, required design life, operational temperature range and performance criteria are all taken into account to ensure that the battery performs as expected. It’s always best to ensure you utilise the […]
The next big thing in testing your solar-powered road sign batteries
The next big thing in testing your solar-powered road sign batteries. Solar-powered road signs, such as Portable Traffic Lights, Radar Signs and VMS Trailers, can be very harsh on batteries. Heavy discharges and solar drought, which is when around a week of bad weather or overcast conditions results in no solar charge. Both of these […]
How to meet battery compliance in fire protection systems
How to meet battery compliance in fire protection systems. It is essential that technicians, and anyone attending site, stay safe around fire protection systems and the supporting batteries. After all…these systems are there to protect lives and assets. So what do you need to do to ensure that site personnel and members of the public […]