Charging & Power Archive
Battery technology has come a long way in the past century. Starting with old-school, extra-heavy lead-acid batteries, we now have a plethora of options. Nickel cadmium, lithium-ion, and lithium-polymer batteries all have their own advantages and disadvantages. But one thing they all have in common is that they weigh less than lead-acid. That said, lead-acid batteries still dominate the market for large, powerful batteries found …
The deeper we go into the technological era the more we are demanding of the power grid. It is easy to run out of electrical ports in every room of the house, especially if you have a computer room, home office, or entertainment room. With everyone in the home, from ages 3 and up, owning some kind of electronic device, the need for ports is …
These days, almost every electronic device charges via a USB cable. That’s a great convenience for all of us. It means no more carrying three, four, or five chargers with you when you’re traveling on an airplane. Instead, you can carry a single USB charger, one or two cords, and that’s it. However, this has led to its own set of conundrums. To begin with, …
Batteries can be decently expensive. Of course, it doesn’t feel that way when you’re throwing down a couple of bucks for a pair of AA’s. But when you need to get pack after pack, over time, it does add up. You might be someone who takes the time to responsibly recycle those batteries, or you might just throw them in the trash and try not …
What happens when the power goes out? What happens when you go out to where there’s no power? Generators are great for solving these kind of problems, but generators can come with problems of their own. And your selection can make more of a difference than you might think. Fortunately, with the help of lithium portable power stations, you no longer have to rely on …
