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The Importance of Keeping a Vehicle Battery Fully Charged

2024-03-08T21:43:24+00:00

We've all been there. You're ready to head out - be it to hit the open road, or to run errands - and the turning of the key in the ignition delivers a resounding sound of disappointment. The vehicle won't turn over. Your battery is dead, or at the very least, isn't holding enough charge to start the vehicle. If your vehicle has been stored away for a while, or even if it isn't used regularly, a battery tender is essential for maintaining the health and longevity of vehicle batteries.

These devices employ a smart charging system that delivers a slow, steady charge to the battery, preventing it from discharging completely and thus avoiding potential damage from sulfation in the process. Sulfation occurs when lead sulfate crystals build up on the battery plates, reducing its capacity and lifespan. By keeping the battery at an optimal charge level, a battery tender helps preserve its performance and ensures the vehicle starts reliably when needed, saving both time and money on premature battery replacements. It's an often under-looked part of vehicular maintenance that can prevent costly and inconvenient headaches down the road. The good news, is preventative battery tenders don't have to break the bank. Investing in one is as easy as visiting Deltran Global / Hyperion, a leader in the battery and related electronics industry.

If you're looking to get ahead of your battery before it ages prematurely, you can pickup a variety of battery tender options, from wall-mounted controls to mountable solar-powered battery tenders.

Mountable Solar-Powered Battery Chargers

Top Product: Mountable Solar Battery Charger

Utilize solar power to charge and upkeep your vehicle's battery effortlessly. When linked, the Battery Tender Battery Charger ensures consistent charging and maintenance for your battery, ensuring it remains primed for action whenever you need it. Lightweight, fully-automatic, and user-friendly, this charger is a breeze to operate. What's more, Battery Tender® Solar Panels stand out as the sole panels equipped with a built-in charge controller, safeguarding against overcharging risks.

Car/SUV Covers with Built-In Solar Chargers

Top Product: Hyperion® SUV Cover with Built-In Solar Charger

Engineered to shield your SUV from the toughest weather conditions and equipped with built-in solar charging capabilities for the battery, your vehicle will consistently be prepared to cater to your family's transportation needs. Shield your SUV from weather-related wear, dust, scratches, as well as potential theft and vandalism, all while ensuring your vehicle's battery remains optimally charged with solar panel SUV covers. Features a 12W 12V integrated solar panel.

Junior Tender/Chargers for Smaller Vehicles / UTVs / Bikes / Powersports

Top Product: Battery Tender® Junior 12V, 750mA Battery Charger

Diverging from conventional trickle chargers that may lead to overcharging and subsequent damage with prolonged connection, this advanced charger and maintainer ensures a complete charge cycle before transitioning to float mode, preserving your battery at its optimum state. This compact charger is accompanied by a 12-foot output cord, fused alligator clips, and a fused ring terminal harness, facilitating accessibility for hard-to-reach areas.

There are several options available for any lifestyle, vehicle, and building accomodations. For a limited time, enjoy 10% off orders if you sign up for exclusive offers, and save 10% on your first order. Free shipping is also available on all orders over $99.95.

Be sure to visit the website at BatteryTender.com to see what's available for you.

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KnuKonceptz Vertical Top Post Adapter

2023-07-26T16:31:07+00:00

KnuKonceptz expands its Ultimate Battery Terminal (UBT) accessory line with the Vertical Top Post Adapter (VTPA). Have a leased vehicle, or maybe your battery cable has a fancy built-in fuse connector? Worry no more! The VTPA allows the installer to retain the OEM battery post hardware. No cutting or modifying required. Installing a large gauge battery wire is completed in minutes! The VTPA is sold in pairs and designed specifically for KnuKonceptz UBT Terminals (sold separately).

MRSP: $9.99

For more information, or similar products, visit KnuKonceptz.com

MotoMaster Batteries - Automotive: Standard, OEPLUS, Eliminator + Battery Charger

2022-11-16T21:15:16+00:00

Canada's top selling replacement battery brand, MotorMaster is in the spotlight for this Hot New Product segment. Three different tiers of their battery line are broken down feature by feature to let you know which one is right for your application!

For more information on MotoMaster batteries, visit @canadiantire and www.canadiantire.ca.

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JY Power HP-40 Lithium Battery

2020-11-19T16:09:33+00:00

Two of the most recognized names in the Basshead community announced a joining of forces today. Lithium battery powerhouse JY Power and basshead-first online retailer Down4Sound.com.

JY Power’s new lithium battery - the HP-40 – has been the talk of the car audio competition world since its announcement. On their website, the battery is touted as “pound-for-pound the most powerful battery” the brand has ever released. A single 15-pound HP-40 delivers triple the power and storage capacity of a standard Group 31 AGM car battery.

Travis Young is co-Founder of JY Power, and the architect of the newly formed partnership. “It's a mutually beneficial relationship. It allows us to work in a way where they are completely self-sufficient. All of their sales and promotions are handled internally, which gives us the luxury of concentrating on product development and working more directly with brick and mortar stores.”

Borne by enthusiasts, for enthusiasts, Down4sound.com is the premier online destination for sound pressure fans nationwide. D4S founder Jojnathan Price credits the company’s success to a love of basshead lifestyle and raw perseverance. “I started out going to shows, inspired by what I saw Steve Meade doing online. As I gained some popularity, people started asking me where I got my gear, which motivated me to start my own store.”

After acquiring top-tier names in the space including Sundown, Crescendo and Deaf Bonce, Price eventually moved the operation from Mississippi to Las Vegas where it currently resides. The company now carries more than XX thousand products, including their own line of car audio gear.

“We want to be a one-stop shop for people,” said Price. “I had always heard good things about JY, and with the release of the HP-40, the time was right.” To kick off the relationship, Down4Sond.com has also confirmed it intends to do a series of videos and giveaways in the future.

For more information about the HP-40, click here.

KnuKonceptz Ultimate Battery Terminal

2020-11-11T16:41:04+00:00

Good sound starts at the battery. Getting the current to your amps is all about the best connection: read how Knu Konceptz is making the most of your power supply.

Your battery is the heart of your cars electrical system, and wires? The wires are every bit the arteries – but there is one vital – and often trivialized - component in between them: the terminals. Your terminals are more than shiny connectors, sitting on your battery. Often, they are the “weakest link” in the path to your amplifier, without your even knowing it.

Your terminals have to be the most conductive, durable, heat resistant and weather resistant products in your entire audio system. Oh – and they have to actually fit under your hood. That isn’t always the case, and you almost always find out the hard way – after you’ve bought them.

The interconnect specialists at KnuKonceptz have approached the concept with vigor - and no small amount of R&D - to create their Ultimate Battery Terminal. KnuKonceptz studied “countless terminal options” while developing the Ultimate Battery Terminal, according to their website.

“The concept around the UBT was to integrate the OEM battery terminal, in case it was a lease or you weren’t comfortable removing the factory terminal and crimping a new wire on” says KnuKonceptz President Bill Greenberg. “Not everybody has the right tools to safely attach wires properly. Using a pair of pliers isn’t ideal, and not everyone has a hydraulic crimper to attach a 1/0 or 4 AWG terminal. You don’t have to worry about the car failing because of an improperly terminated factory battery terminal.”

The terminal is made to SAE specs, which prevents accidentally using a positive terminal on the wrong battery pole (by making them different diameters). The terminal holds 1/0, 4 gauge and 8 gauge wires with set screws, plus a ring terminal port on the side.

The port is notable, as it doubles as a side-mounted top post adapter. For people that are leasing a car or simply do not want to part with the factory terminal/wiring, the adapter is used to side mount the connection. In addition to the convenience of that connection, the side-mounted nature of the adapter ensures that the hood will never hit the post, no matter how close it is to the battery.

Cross-threading and over-tightening the set screws are among the most common installation issues when getting a battery terminal to stay on a post. With many competitive products, you’re in for some serious work to fix the problem, if your overly-enthusiastic screwdriver brings the installation to a grinding halt. Pun intended.

If it happens, settle in. It’s going to take some serious time trying to remove the bolt – or worse – you may have to drill out the bolt. The odds you are going to replace the entire terminal – assuming you can get the terminal off the post in the first place. KnuKonceptz uses brass pins, inserted through the bottom of the terminal to connect with the bolt, making repair quick and easy if a pin requires replacement. Problem solved.

If you want to understand Knu’s priorities, all you have to do is look on the UTB web page. “Our top priority was a bulletproof battery post clamping system that would never fail.” This combination of low clearance height (barely 1” with the cover on), expandability and – of course – conductivity makes it an obvious connection to consider.

Once you’ve read over the KnuKonceptz page, watch the incredibly practical video review of the UBT terminal in action on Car Audio Fabrication’s YouTube Page.

XS Power Batteries D7500 12V AGM Battery

2020-06-17T16:53:10+00:00

XS Power believes that to create a superior product you must have a vast knowledge of your product offering. For this reason they have invested a great deal of time and money into the development and understanding of their batteries and the markets they supply. This task could not be completed with run-of-the-mill test equipment. XS Power worked in cooperation with one of the world's largest and prominent battery testing equipment manufacturers to develop a one-of-a-kind test lab that would enable them to duplicate circumstances realized in real world battery applications.

XS Power battery tester is capable of being programmed to simulate a wide range of scenarios like the dynamic current loads from an amplifier for daily driving, or the insane power demands from top sound pressure competition vehicles. They are convinced that in-depth testing and quality control is a must for any manufacturer that is serious about delivering quality batteries to the mobile audio market. Buy from the people who understand both the market and the product – XS Power!

FEATURES

12V AGM Battery, Max Amps 6,000A, CA: 2050, Ah: 172, 5000W / 7500W

Weight Lbs. – 99.65
Weight Kgs. – 45.2
Length – 13.35 in
Height – 10.91in
Width – 6.81 in
MAX Amps – 6000
Ah – 172
RC - 374
CA - 2050
M6 Terminal Hardware Included
3 Year Warranty

MSRP

$724.99 USD

For more information, visit https://4xspower.com.

New Axxess Integrate STOP/START Engine Override Interfaces Are Shipping

2020-06-11T14:56:35+00:00

Offer drivers the option to override or re-engage the STOP/START feature automatically, whether they have a factory or aftermarket radio installed.

Why Drivers May Want This:

Many new vehicles equipped with a factory Engine Stop Start (ESS) feature do not include a turn-off. Although this feature is meant to save fuel and reduce emissions, the annoyance of your engine turning off at every stop sign is too much for some. Especially larger motors where the engine noise turning on and off is quite loud, and you feel a strong vibration every time the engine cranks again. Another downside is when the outside temperature is high, the air conditioning system does not work nearly as well with the engine stops. A long traffic light can make the interior temperature uncomfortable. Axxess has the answer with the NEW patent-pending STOP/START Override Interface!

An Easy Installation

The vehicle type is configured through Axxess Updater PC software and a simple four-wire installation is done at the radio location.

AXSSO

Allows the override of the STOP/START engine feature
The factory STOP/START button can resume the STOP/START feature
Can be used with either a factory or aftermarket radio

MSRP

$97.00 USD

For more information, visit https://axxessinterfaces.com.