BATTERY-INFORMATION.htm includes OUR HOUSE 1/04/2024 @ 1045 posted for my edification you do, or do not do, things at YOUR own risk - I am NOT responsible BATTERIES of the same SIZE, SHAPE, POLARITY & VOLTAGE may often have different CURRENT capabilities (mAh). When reconnecting the car battery, which terminal connects first? Disconnecting the Old CAR Battery; 1) Disconnect NEGATIVE terminal FIRST Connecting NEW battery: Connect POSITIVE terminal FIRST Before proceeding with reconnecting a car battery, it is essential to first disconnect the old battery carefully. By following these steps, you can ensure a safe and efficient disconnection: LITHIUM BATTERIES (higher amperage) NEED AT LEAST THREE (3) CONNECTIONS TO CURB FIRE AND EXPLOSIONS What happens if a lithium battery gets wet?A lithium battery is a type of battery that uses lithium metal or lithium compounds as the anode. Lithium batteries have many advantages, such as high energy density, long shelf life, and low self-discharge rate. They also have some drawbacks, such as being sensitive to high temperatures, overcharging, and water exposure. Water can cause two main problems for lithium batteries: corrosion and reaction. Corrosion is the gradual deterioration of the battery components due to the presence of water and oxygen. Water can enter the battery through cracks, holes, or leaks in the casing or the seals. Water can also condense inside the battery due to temperature changes or humidity. Corrosion can affect the performance and safety of the battery, as it can reduce the electrical conductivity, increase the internal resistance, and create short circuits. The reaction is the violent and explosive chemical reaction of lithium with water. Lithium is a highly reactive metal that can react with water to produce hydrogen gas and lithium hydroxide. Hydrogen gas is flammable and can ignite in the presence of a spark or heat. Lithium hydroxide is a corrosive and alkaline substance that can damage the battery and the surrounding materials. Reaction can occur when the battery is damaged, punctured, or crushed, and the lithium is exposed to water. Reaction can also occur when the battery is overcharged, overheated, or short-circuited, and the lithium is oxidized and releases heat and gas. The severity and consequences of water exposure vary depending on the type of lithium battery. For example, lithium-ion batteries, which use lithium compounds as the anode, are less prone to reaction than lithium metal batteries, which use pure lithium as the anode. Lithium-ion batteries also have protective circuits and vents that can prevent or mitigate the effects of water exposure. Lithium-ion batteries are still susceptible to corrosion and thermal runaway, which is a chain reaction of overheating and gas generation that can lead to fire and explosion. 12V Battery Performance Comparison - Sealed Lead Acid vs A123 and Bioenno Power A23, 8LR932, 1811A, V23GA, MN21, 8LR23, A23S Battery Equivalents According to IEC standard, this battery label is 8LR932 and according to ANSI standard its label is 1811A. Are a23 and a27 batteries the same? An A27 battery is cylindrical, 28.2 mm long and 8.0 mm in diameter, with a typical weight of 4.4 grams, and a typical capacity around 20 mAh. It has nominal voltage of 12 V. It is thus similar to the A23 battery, with almost the same length and the same nominal voltage, but thinner, made of eight LR732 button cells. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/A27_battery AGM Batteries - Absorbent Glass Mat AGM batteries are a type of lead acid battery. The complete Guide to AGM Batteries TYPES OF AGM BATTERIES However, not all AGM batteries are deep cycle. While a popular choice for deep cycling, as an AGM battery has a depth of discharge (DoD) of 80% versus a standard flooded battery which has a DoD of 50%, it is also a popular choice for starter batteries. When most people think of AGM batteries, they likely think of deep cycle battery applications. AGM batteries can charge up to five times faster than a standard flooded battery. AGMs are sensitive to over-charging. GUIDE TO CHARGING SEALED LEAD ACID BATTERIES: https://www.power-sonic.com/blog/how-to-charge-a-lead-acid-battery/ https://www.power-sonic.com/blog/the-complete-guide-to-agm-batteries/ James K. Klang I am a battery scientist with over 40 years experience.5y AGM batteries are indeed lead acid batteries that have their electrolyte absorbed within highly porous absorbent glassmat materials that separate the plates of opposite polarity. They have several advantages over the traditional free liquid electrolyte battery. First, the electrolyte cannot spill if the battery is accidentally tipped over. Second, there are virtually no gasses vented from the sealed AGM battery during normal operation and therefore they can be used in less ventilated areas. This is due to a gas recombination reaction that occurs within the AGM battery that is not present in a flooded battery. This makes the battery relatively safer than flooded lead acid battery types. Third, the electrolyte in an AGM battery does not stratify in concentration during cycling as seen in flooded electrolyte batteries. Stratification causes poor recharge in the bottom sections of the electrodes and open circuit voltage excursions that lead to false conclusions of the charge state of the battery. Fourth, AGM batteries generally last longer in service than flooded batteries in typical operations. Fifth, like flooded lead acid batteries, the electrolyte is water based and will not burn and spew flames as is seen in lithium ion battery failures. The primary disadvantage of AGM type lead acid batteries is that they are more expensive. AGM batteries, like standard lead acid batteries, provide very high bursts of power under a wide range of conditions for vehicle starting at a relatively low cost compared to other battery chemistries. They also have more than adequate capacity for most extended use operations and can certainly discharge fully at lower discharge rates if needed. They are the preferred battery for vehicle starting and will remain so for a long time. They are not toxic (because the lead is contained internally and not emitted in operation) nor are the gasses they can produce with overcharge. And unlike most other batteries, the lead acid battery (AGM or flooded) is easily recycled recovering over 95% of all the materials in the battery. That makes the lead acid battery the most recycled product, keeping lead safely in a closed recycling stream. - Roberto Santocho · Follow Collected and restored classic & exotic cars for decadesUpdated 2y Will an old older alternator charge an AGM battery correctly? Q: Will an old older alternator charge an AGM battery correctly? A: It works for me I have used AGM batteries in my cars for more years than I can remember They have all worked just fine Its true that if you use a bench charger then you have to set the charger to AGM mode so it does not overcharge the AGM battery That is not a problem in my car because the alternator simply charges it up to the standard voltage and it stays at that voltage just fine I live in the desert and it gets hot, my AGM batteries have never had any issues at all It also gets cold enough to snow here and that is why I have an AGM battery, the car sits exposed in the cold for a week or two at a time (I work from home and have another car) so with old fashioned batteries the batteries would not be able to start the car in such cold weather when they sat for so long. With the AGM deep cycle batteries I have been using, the car starts up immediately and I have never had any problem, they work very well I have owned several classic (old) exotic cars and never had any battery problems once I switched to an AGM deep cycle battery (of course I always buy the one with the largest capacity, which also helps out) UPDATE: Some cars can be programmed to charge AGM batteries, check with the dealership to find out if your car can be optimized for AGM batteries (which will give you slightly higher capacity) -- Leslie Forth · Follow B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, University of Manchester4y Can I replace AGM battery with a standard lead battery? Several reasons have been quoted in the answers already given why a substitution may be problematic, all of which are valid. I wish to add my experience with a car which when new, is normally supplied with a sealed AGM battery from the factory. I purchased this car at 2 yrs old and right from the start I found it was bedeviled with battery charge problems, usually failing to start at 2 to 3 week intervals despite daily use. Multiple visits to the dealer could find nothing wrong with the car or its electrical behavior. All I could do was to charge it overnight about every two weeks to prevent further failures. Also, I started to monitor the charging behavior and the static terminal voltage of the battery. One thing that caused me concern was the low voltage at which the car’s charging circuits settled after the first few minutes of operation. The substitution of a known good second battery also similar to the one installed had exactly the same results. After reading about this car, I learned it was originally equipped with a sealed AGM battery. I knew this was not the present case for my car, indeed it had an almost new conventional lead acid battery with the usual ventilated cell caps. Further reading confirmed that the charging algorithm built into the cars with AGM batteries was different from those using ventilated lead acid batteries, most importantly using a final charging voltage lower than the necessary charging voltage for a lead acid battery with ventilation cell caps. I changed the battery for an AGM type with sealed cells. The problem was immediately solved. Therefore my experience is not to substitute alternative battery types in a car built for sealed AGM batteries. == HOW DOES DC FAST CHARGING (DCFC) WORK? THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO DC FAST CHARGING https://www.power-sonic.com/blog/the-ultimate-guide-to-dc-fast-charging/ Level 1 EV Charging Level 2 EV Charging - https://www.power-sonic.com/blog/guide-to-level-2-ev-charging/ Level 3 EV Charging: https://www.power-sonic.com/blog/the-ultimate-guide-to-dc-fast-charging/ https://www.power-sonic.com/dc-fast-chargers/ What is the difference between AC and DC fast charging FLOODED BATTERIES VS. AGM BATTERIES: Understanding the differences: https://www.power-sonic.com/blog/flooded-batteries-vs-agm-batteries-understanding-the-differences/ Flooded battries are also known as "wet cell batteries". GEL BATTERY A GEL battery is maintenance free, it's cells are sealed, and it uses a combination processes to prevent the escape of its gases.

Watch / Button Type Mercury Batteries:

Energizer 357

Energizer 357 = 303 = A76 = AG13 = LR44 = LR1154 = SR44SW/S = 1.55 Volt Silver Oxide 3-PACK - flat - runs Psycho Dog's remote control (takes 3) A23 battery is also commonly known as V23GA, MN21, 8LR23, A23S, 23A, 23AE, L1028 etc. A23 battery dimensions are 10.3 mm in diameter and 28.5 in length and it weighs around 0.3 oz (8 grams). 12 VOLTS Standard Cylindrical Battery Sizes https://www.powerstream.com/Size.htm

Custom Shapes:

MY Uniden Portable Telephone - only used by SOME Unidens NOTES: match Voltage (3.6V), Match polarity (red/black leads) and get at least 800mAh (preferably 850mAh).

Uniden BT-446

Uniden BT-446 = Voltage: 3.6V 850mAh Composition: NiMH - NO LONGER MADE AVOID THEM I am now using Rayovac Maximum 850 mAh available from Batteries Plus. For More UNIDEN battery information - OWNER'S MANUALS - Click HERE

BlackWeb 4X portable USB battery with LED readout

BlackWeb Model 4X LED displays remaining battery charge Uses 1 foot long Micro USB charging cable (to 'A' connector) Input DC 5V/3.4A Max (total) Capacity 10,400 Ah/38.48Wh

CPAP Portable OUTLET - Lithium Ion

Purchased new 9/2019 for cruise Model PO 155W S# 155W0B1003683 UPC 8-60001 15050 6 115W-110V Re4chargeable CPAP Batter Power CPAP and two UCB devices at the same time 110-240VAC Switching Power Supply 3-prong AC Discharge Output 60Hz/100W USB Output 5V/4.2A

(front) DOORBELL BATTERY:

Front doorbell requires a small, 12 VDC # 23A = BLR50 / A23 / MN21 Replaced 10/12/2019

DVD PLAYERS

FAMILY ROOM Blu-Ray/HD DVD Purchased new 9/2018 OFFICE 3D DVD Player

FAMILY ROOM REMOTE CONTROL BATTERIES

HDMI SWITCH - CR2025 Button Battery - replaced : Power switch (triple) - One 12 Volt 23A Battery - replaced : ROKU - Two AA Batteries - replaced : ROOMBA - Two AA Batteries - replaced : SONY Blu-Ray/HD DVD - Two AAA Batteries - replaced : TOSHIBA 72" HDTV - Two AA Batteries - replaced : YAMAHA AV RECIEVER - FOUR AA Batteries - replaced :

GENERAC BATTERY

replaced on:

GUEST BEDROOM REMOTE CONTROL BATTERIES

TiVo - Two AA - replaced TV (SAMSUNG)) - Two AAA Batteries - bought 2016 - OK 10/12/2019 Has NO network reboot switch - flip AC power switch on multi-outlet bar

GYM REMOTE CONTROL BATTERIES

TiVo - Two AA - replaced TV LG - Two AAA Batteries - bought 2016 - Power switch (Network/TiVo) - One 12 Volt 23A Battery?? - replaced :

MASTER BEDROOM REMOTE CONTROL BATTERIES

ROKU - Two AA - TiVo - Two AA - replaced 10/12/2019 TV (LG) - Two AAA Batteries - bought 2016 - OK 10/12/2019 Power switch (Network/TiVo) - One 12 Volt 23A Battery?? - replaced :

OFFICE REMOTE CONTROL BATTERIES

ROKU - Two AA - TiVo - Two AA - replaced TV (LG) - Two AA Batteries - Power Switch LIGHTS (3-switch combo - TR-011) MN21/23 = A23 =A23S 12 Volt Power switch (Network/TiVo) - One 12 Volt 23A Battery?? - replaced :

SOLAR ES2500 Commercial 12 Volt Power Supply

USED TO JUMP DEAD CAR BATTERIES ALSO has 12VDC cigarette OUTLET (socket) Labelled (silver sharpie) SOLAR ES 2500 Commercial 12 Volt Power Supply BOOSTER PAC 753-268-006 Uses MAXIM Class 2 Power Supply Model# MD481505 Part# 141-337-000 INPUT: 120VAC 60 Hz 12.5 W OUTPUT: 15VDC @ 500mA RING = Negative TIP=Positive

TV Remotes

FAMILY ROOM - 72" Toshiba DLP GUEST BEDROOM LG GYM SAMSUNG Master Bedroom LG Two AAA Batteries - bought 2016 - OK 10/12/2019 Office 3D 45" LG

TIVO REMOTES = two AA cells

Family Room - replaced Master Bedroom - replaced 10/12/2019 Guest Bedroom - replaced GYM - replaced OFFICE - replaced

UPS BATTERIES - Our House

Dave's Computer USP Bat replaced on: 2018 Joany's Computer USP Bat replaced on: 2019 & 8/2023 Joany's Cyberpower UPS requires FOUR (4) 75. Amp Hour F2 Terminal type 1500AVR Can take 9aH batteries, or 7aH's since generator will kick in at 28 seconds Dave's Cyberpower 1500 AVR = 1500PFCFED Can take 9aH batteries, or 7aH's since generator will kick in at 28 seconds FAMILY ROOM UPS Bat replaced on: NEEDS NEW BATTERIES NOW 10/12/2019 /VERY HEAVY Master Bedroom TIVO/ANTENNA custom white dresser - Bat replaced on: EARLY 2019 Master Bedroom CPAP/BED LIGHTS (Dave's bedside) Bat replaced on: Mid 2019 GUEST ROOM Bat replaced on: ??? GYM Bat replaced on: ???

WIRELESS SWITCHES

Black wireless ON/OFF #UTTNOREM2 takes Round ALKALINE 3-Volt CR-2032Battery (has TWO outlets) https://www.batteryequivalents.com/a23-8lr932-1811a-v23ga-mn21-8lr23-a23s-battery-equivalents-and-replacements.html http://www.woodsmall.com/BATTERIES-USED.txt

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