by Powertron Battery Co. | Mar 11, 2026 | Deep Cycle Batteries, Battery Technology, Recreational Batteries
Deep-cycle batteries provide steady, long-lasting power for devices that run over extended periods. Unlike car starter batteries, which deliver a short burst of energy, deep-cycle batteries are designed to discharge slowly and recharge repeatedly, making them ideal...
by Powertron Battery Co. | Jul 10, 2025 | Battery Maintenance, Battery How-Tos, Recreational Batteries
A poorly maintained car can leave you stranded by the highway, waiting an hour or two for AAA. That’s a nuisance. Poor battery maintenance on a boat is significantly riskier and more problematic than in a car. It can be life-threatening. Why? On a boat,...
by Powertron Battery Co. | Mar 5, 2025 | Car & Motorcycle Batteries, Battery Technology, Recreational Batteries
Your car battery has one job — to keep your car running reliably. However, it becomes weaker and less reliable with age. Most car batteries have a life expectancy of 3–5 years, but with a little TLC, you may be able to coax a couple of extra years out of a battery....
by Powertron Battery Co. | Feb 4, 2025 | Car & Motorcycle Batteries, Battery Technology, Recreational Batteries
Shopping for a new car battery — how complicated can it be? Maybe more than you realize. You should consider: Battery Type: AGM (absorbent glass mat) or traditional lead-acid? Cold Cranking Amps (CCA): Does the battery have enough juice to start your car reliably in...
by Powertron Battery Co. | Jan 22, 2025 | Recreational Batteries, Battery How-Tos, Battery Technology, Deep Cycle Batteries
Are you planning a quiet day fishing on the lake, away from the bustle of civilization? For that, you’ll need a trolling motor, so-called because it’s made by trolls who live under the bridge. Of course, we’re kidding about the trolls, but...
by Powertron Battery Co. | Jan 7, 2025 | Deep Cycle Batteries, Battery Technology, Car & Motorcycle Batteries, Recreational Batteries
Most RV owners, solar energy enthusiasts, and people living off the grid have heard of deep-cycle batteries and may already be using them. Some can expound on the virtues and shortcomings of various brands, their chemical composition and capacity, and so on. We invite...
