About Batteries by Matthew Archer
Batteries are all over the place -- in our cars, our PCs, laptops, portable MP3 players and cell phones. A battery is essentially a can full of chemicals that produce electrons. Chemical reactions that produce electrons are called electrochemical reactions. ... For one thing, all batteries have a maximum current they can produce -- a 500 milliamp-hour battery cannot produce 30,000 milliamps for 1 second, because there is no way for the battery's chemical reactions to happen that quickly. ... To accurately report the state of charge, the pack electronics has to keep a record of the current...

Types of Batteries by Jeff Anderson
Are you confused by the terms thrown around on batteries.such as Magnesium or Zinc-Carbon? We will walk you through a brief definition of each type of Alkalinee Batteries. Types of alkaline non-rechargeable batteries include: Zinc-Carbon. Zinc-carbon cells, also known as "Leclanché" cells, were... A powdery mix serves as the cathode component of the zinc chloride battery. ... Alkalines are a very popular, multi-use premium battery. ... Rated at 1.5 volts per cell, they are available in the common AAA, AA, C, D and 9-volt sizes.

Batteries - From Laptops to Motorcycles by Eric Comforth
What would you do without them? Seriously, if every single battery of every single type were suddenly zapped out of every single thing that it operated, what would any of us do? Laptop computers, without a doubt, are the lifeblood of many a businessperson today. ... There are also three different types of cell phone batteries: • Lithium-ion Batteries: these are the newest type of cell phone battery and, while having certain advantages over the older NIMH and NICD batteries, care must still be taken to ensure they perform at their best.

Should I Store my Batteries in the Refrigerator? by Bobby George
I've heard storing batteries in the refrigerator makes them last longer. Is it true? Many people have been told that storing alkaline batteries in the refrigerator actually prolongs the battery life. But before you start mixing apples and alkalines, there are some things you should know. ... Most battery manufacturers still suggest storing your cells at room temperature or slightly below. ... Alkaline batteries do not reap the same benefits of refrigerated storage as mercury cells do. ... Most people can get by with storing their alkaline batteries in a jar in a cabinet.

Your Guide to Battery Types by Chris Robertson
Every mobile electronic device we own runs on battery power, yet we take batteries for granted - at least until they run out of juice. No matter what kind of device battery - laptop battery, cell phone battery, camcorder battery, remote control battery - you need, it's helpful to know the... An NiMH is a rechargeable battery that is similar to a nickel cadmium (NiCd) battery, but that has double or triple the capacity of a NiCd battery. ... Gel Battery - A gel battery is also known as a sealed lead acid (SLA) battery, and its distinguishing feature is that it doesn't have to be kept...

Digital Camera Batteries: What You Need To Know by Kristine Knight
Your digital camera uses either a rechargeable battery pack or a set of AA batteries. Either will serve you quite well if you follow some simple advice. If your camera uses AA batteries, never ever use the common alkaline cells—even if they were in the box with your camera. ... For those times when a rechargeable isn’t available, step up to an Energizer E2 Lithium battery. ... Yes, Li-Ion does provide firepower for an extended period of time, but today’s modern cameras have extra-large 2.5-inch LCD monitors, which use more battery energy.

What Causes Batteries to Fail? by Dan Hagopian
Why do batteries fail? Can there be such a thing as a bad battery? How do I know if my battery is bad? The most effective means of understanding the status of a battery is to test the battery using a battery analyzer. However as this may not be readily available for you let’s examine some of the... For example: • Batteries can have faulty cell design • Batteries can be manufactured under uncontrolled processes • Batteries can be operated in uncontrolled conditions • Batteries can be abused • Batteries can degrade and lose power Battery Cell Design Faults – include weak mechanical...

Batteries Reconditioning: How Can I Extend My Battery's Life? by Daryl Plaza
Batteries have come along way in development with our high demands for our cellphones, laptops and digital cameras. Batteries have to have more power and last longer. The way we should take care of our batteries have changed. Reconditioning your battery to prolong its life is part of the... Storing Batteries properly is important Reconditioning of your batteries will be done in several cycles of you discharge and recharging in the life of your battery. ... The NimH battery has the shorter life so over exercising (discharging|recharging) is not recommended.

PDA Battery Degradation and Power Loss by Dan Hagopian
Extending your PDA Battery Life so that you get the most cost effective use of your PDA battery begins with always keeping a spare pda battery replacement. PDA batteries are cheap enough that owning a backup pda battery makes absolute sense. Beyond a spare pda battery replacement you can use... If you are using a pda battery (or any lithium-ion or lithium-polymer battery) when your battery's capacity reaches 60% to 70% the pda battery will need to be replaced. ... Cell oxidation, which causes high resistance, is non-reversible and is the ultimate cause of battery failure (energy may still...

Battery Recall – Are Lithium Batteries Safe? by Dan Hagopian
With the battery recalls that have recently occurred with both Dell and Apple many people have been writing about battery safety issues. Since BatteryShip is in the business of selling rechargeable batteries we would like to say emphatically that lithium ion batteries are perfectly safe. ... Battery failures occur for a number of reasons including: • Batteries can have faulty cell design • Batteries can be manufactured under uncontrolled processes • Batteries can be operated in uncontrolled conditions • Batteries can be abused • Batteries can degrade and lose power (this is actually...