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Batteries
Batteries are sources of chemical energy that are used in circuits to provide electrical energy for a wide range of useful devices. Any questions and answers regarding batteries or other power supplies would be welcome here.
4,818 Questions
How is a lead a storage battery recharged?
A lead storage battery is recharged via a shocking sort of system. Pumping up the voltage in a lead storage battery by using something like a magnet held close to it as the direct current shoots through to it.
What kind of cells is a car battery made up of?
Cells in a normal car 12v battery are composed of lead and sulfuric acid.
How much are LiFePO4 batteries?
LiFePO4 batteries are rechargeable batteries which are used with many digital cameras and other equipment. Depending on the voltage required, individual cell batteries can average between $3 for one to $26 for a pack of 10 on the All Battery website.
Are there any beacons that are battery powered that can be used outdoors?
There are plenty of battery powered beacons that can be used outdoors. Most beacons, especially battery powered ones are specifically designed to be used in the outdoors. Many of which fits into the environment the beacon was designed for, such as in a terrain snowy environment. Personels also use such beacons for hunting trips, cave trekking, search and rescue and much more.
What battery does NASA use for their space shuttles?
They get electricity through the use of fuel cells. not batteries. The current limiter to the length of a mission is the amount of hydrogen and oxygen carried to use in the fuel cells.
Which is good battery - Nickel-iron battery or Lead Acid battery?
lead acid gives you more usage.nickel iron is less explosive. you decide dude.
until next time...........
What type of batteries are required for flying model airplanes?
There is a new battery model out called a He Cell. It is an upgraded version of the conventional NiMH battery. you can find more information here: http://adamone.rchomepage.com/guide3.htm
The anti-theft light is NOT causing the battery to go dead. It sounds as though either somting is staying on or the body modules are not going into a "sleep mode" after the car has been turned off. Take the vehicle to your local Ford dealer as they will be the most qualified to diagnose the concern.
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A solution of baking soda and water will clean battery acid, as will Coca Cola.
What is the batteries for in a ritetemp thermostat?
To keep the settings when your power is out, and to keep the current air temp. on display.
What are harmful in batteries?
The dangers of batteries is that one could blow up and could kill you ////batteries emit gases wich if exposed to ignition source could cause an explosion and severe burns handle carefully and keep away from sparks or open flame dtr
How long would it take a 200 watt solar panel to charge a 12V deep cycle battery?
A very long time. I would guess 48 hours of sunlight at the very least. Even that may not be enough to fully charge the battery. It really depends on how much amperage the solar panel is putting out.
What is the effect of overcharging laptop battery?
if the laptop battery over charged, the laptop battery will get hot, Seriously will damage the battery, but now most of the laptop battery have a overshoot protection, when the battery was full charged, it will stop charging automatic, so it won't worry about it
Explain why most homes have parallel circuits rather than series circuits?
For any electrical appliance (lamps, washing machines, etc.) to operate at their rated power, they must be subject to their rated voltage. This is why both values are shown on their 'nameplates' -e.g. for a lamp: '60 W / 230 V', etc.
As each branch of a parallel circuit is subject to the same (supply) voltage, by connecting all the appliances in a home in parallel with the supply, each appliance will also be subject to their rated voltage. This is the primary reason for connecting appliances in parallel.
A secondary reason is that, if appliances were to be connected in series, and one appliance stops working, then it will disconnect all the other appliances in the home!
Can you use a diesel battery in place of a petrol battery?
Batteries are basically the same for petrol or deisel engines, but diesel engines require more cranking force and demand a bigger battery. So a battery from a diesel engine is ok for petrol, providing it fits.
How do you replace Columbia watch cl-7017 battery?
Theoretically you can twist off the back using a watch case opener, but the one I am working on right now seems so old and corroded, it won't twist off. You do have to take out the strap pins and remove the band from the watch to twist off the back.
8 to 10 hours of direct sunlight for a full solar charge according to Amazon.com in the technical specs. I am still waiting for mine to charge over 20% and it's been around 2 hours, so I don't know for sure, but I'm testing it.
Scroll down and read the all-ran-together technical paragraph. Solar charging time is listed as 8 to 10 hours of direct sunlight.
If you disconnect without turning off the charger, the sparks caused may ignite the hydrogen discharged from the battery while charging.
