What Battery is Best for Fire Panels?

Fire panels play a critical role in protecting lives and property in Australia. They ensure timely detection of fire hazards and facilitate swift responses. However, using the wrong battery in these systems introduces a significant and often overlooked risk.

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 […]

Winter Weather and Your VRLA Batteries: What You Need to Know

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 […]

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