
Topic: Maintenance
Battery acid is too low to draw into hydrometer
Well, that's a problem! How do you measure specific gravity of a flooded lead acid battery if you can't draw…Low Production or Generation
'Production' and 'generation' are generally synonymous in grid-tied solar energy systems and refer to the daily, weekly, monthly, and annual…Batteries No Longer Hold a Charge
There are many reasons a battery bank that once performed well could no longer be meeting your needs. This is…Lightning damage
Make no mistake: lightning packs a punch. And it can destroy solar energy equipment, as well as other appliances and…Cold Weather Battery Use and Care
Cold can be good and bad for a battery. It’s good to store batteries in a cool environment as the…Hydrometers and Specific Gravity
Flooded lead acid batteries contain a liquid acid solution that is critical to the battery’s performance. The acid concentration is determined…Multi-Stage Charging
Multi stage battery charging is the application of specific controlled charging stages intended to maximize battery charge, health, and lifespan.…