BATTERIES & CHARGING
BATTERY WORLD HELPS DRIVERS CHARGE AHEAD The company stocks a range of Century products to assist drivers Call outs for flat car batteries surged during the pandemic as vehicles were left idle, and now with winter well and truly here, cars are at greater risk of battery failure. At colder temperatures, a battery’s ability to provide sufficient power to start and run a vehicle is reduced. While you might be saving petrol by leaving your car unused, you’re actually reducing your battery’s performance and causing premature battery failure. Battery World encourages drivers to take an effort not to have a ‘set and forget’ mindset and become accustomed to monitoring your battery, stating that an excellent way to do so is by getting a battery monitor.
Century BM12V Battery Monitor Battery World says the Century BM12V Battery Monitor is the easiest way to keep track of your battery’s state of charge and your vehicle’s starting and charging systems. The BM12V helps prevent vehicle breakdown by transmitting real time battery data to your
smartphone. Easy to set up push notifications will warn you about low battery voltage and record your battery’s daily voltage levels to help identify potential issues. Through the App you are able to run vehicle crank tests and automatically record your trip duration. Backed with a 24-month warranty, the BM12V can be used for cars, 4x4s, trucks, caravans, motorcycles, marine and watercrafts, and lawn and garden maintenance vehicles.
Century 12V 12A Battery Charger If you are in need of a charger, Century’s 12V 12A Battery Charger will charge 12V conventional lead acid batteries in cars, 4x4s and SUVs, lawn and garden equipment, trucks, caravans and RVs and marine vehicles. This charger incorporates a unique and patented rejuvenation technology and high voltage equalising and peak pulse reconditioning to repair heavily discharged batteries and will activate from as low as 3V.
Other inclusions include eco-power mode, for ultra-low power consumption, and safety timers, to detect faults and prevent overcharging. Battery World says it is Australia’s leading battery retailer with over 20 years in operations and 111 stores nationwide. Battery World is a franchise network owned by Century Yuasa Batteries, Australia’s only and largest battery manufacturer. The stores stock over 14,000 products from small coin cell and AAA batteries to large truck batteries. For more information, visit www.batteryworld.com.au or head into your local Battery World store.
PYLONTECH RV12100 BATTERY Designed to excel in the 4x4 and recreational market Master Instruments says its Pylontech RV12100 battery brings a level of control not seen by a stand-alone deep cycle battery before. In the world of battery storage in recreational markets, many people have already moved from the once traditional lead acid format to rechargeable lithium solutions. Lithium Iron Phosphate, otherwise known as LiFePO4 or LFP, provides many benefits over lead acid variants which ultimately provides for a better total cost of ownership. Weight savings mean better fuel economy and an influence on towing ability, while greater usable capacity allows for longer run-times and deeper discharges without sacrificing service life. At the same time, no gassing means the batteries can be housed in living areas.
The Pylontech RV12100 is a battery designed to excel in the 4x4 and recreational market thanks to some key attributes, explains Master Instruments. This 12.8V battery has a 100Ah capacity rating in the popular NS70 footprint, allowing housing in existing battery boxes and other storage locations while being able to be mounted in any orientation. Master Instruments says it is the very clear interface present on the top of the battery that sets it apart from the rest. A simple On/Off button allows you to isolate the battery when not in use, and the clear LED State of Charge indicator provides a quick and easy visual capacity check to keep you in the know. Being able to isolate the batteries when not in use means your battery is ready to go the next time you venture out – eliminating self-discharge concerns. Pylontech has also built in an auto-balancing function between each battery that allows you to expand your system size. The RV12100 can be used in up to 2S (two in series – 24V 100Ah), or 8P (eight in parallel – 12V 800Ah) configurations. This flexibility allows you to easily expand your battery system size as your power requirements grow. If you have not heard of Pylontech before, Master Instruments says that will likely be because
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Pylontech have been more active in the low voltage HESS and SME Energy Storage Solution markets, with a huge following around the world. Master Instruments says Pylontech are LiFePO4 specialists with a focus on performance and safety. It says by being a vertically integrated company, Pylontech makes its products from the ground up so that every part of the build integrates seamlessly. Further, Pylontech is reportedly constantly developing new solutions, with two exciting new products for the 4x4 and recreational market due to drop in the very near future. If you are considering a lithium storage solution for your 4x4, caravan or boat, Master Instruments recommends that you check out the Pylontech RV12100 at your nearest battery retailer. For more information, visit www.master-instruments.com.au
