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Powerstride’s Proper Battery Care Tip # 1
New batteries should be given a full charge before useThis is a very “common sense” tip! To get the longest possible life out of your battery, make you start it off from a healthy place. We "Top-Charge" every battery that we ship, but not all distributors do. As a rule of thumb always
check that voltage upon receiving your battery. Keeping your batteries topped
off before storage or even before use is a great habit. The key to long life for a battery is using it! This wi
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Apr 12th 2024
Choosing the Perfect Golf Cart Battery: A Comprehensive Guide (UPDATED FOR 2024)
Golf carts are the perfect companions for any golfer. With
their compact size and maneuverability, they can easily zip around the golf
course, making it a breeze to move from hole to hole without breaking a sweat.
However, just like any other electric vehicle, golf carts require a reliable
power source to keep them running smoothly. There's nothing worse than being
caught on the fairways without a full charge! That's where choosing a reliable
golf cart battery comes in.With so many differe
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Feb 14th 2024
Powerstride’s Proper Care Tip # 3 (Battery cables should be intact, and the connectors kept tight at all times. Systematic inspection is recommended.)
This is probably one of the most serious and damaging
accidents that can happen to any battery owner. Loose cables that are not properly
installed can and most likely will damage your batteries. Allowing for loose
connections is just asking for a spark/arc to occur which can melt your posts.
Those connections need to be tightened down and checked regularly for loosening
bolts. Shock and vibration can cause your bolts to loosen alone but even
technicians and others that install ba
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Oct 7th 2020
Beat the summer heat and keep your batteries cool and watered.
Summer is here! The heat has come
and it is relentless in its' attack on your batteries. Ambient temperatures,
specifically heat, is one of the most important factors to consider as we go
through the summer season. With everything going on in the
world, we here at Powerstride Battery know
that many of you are not able to take out your favorite toys and get away. So
that’s why I am here to remind you to STILL CHECK on your low maintenance
batteries. This includes all wet cell/water filled
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Aug 20th 2020
What does "Smart Charger" mean?
In short..?It means that particular charging manufacturer's marketing department has been working overtime to come up with a way to make you think their technology is more sophisticated than "the other guys'" technology.There are many terms used today to describe one brands technological superiority over another.As a consumer, it's easy to get glamored by advertised battery and charger "technology" but it's really important to remember the rechargeable lead acid battery was invented over 150 yea
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Feb 7th 2015