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If you use an off-grid alternative energy system, you will need a battery bank with deep cycle batteries. The most common deep cycle batteries used in off-grid energy systems are (deep cycle) lead-acid batteries because they’re reliable, affordable, and able to repeatedly deeply discharge and recharge. But a lot is asked of deep cycle lead-acid batteries in off-grid energy systems. The regular deep discharging then recharging they have to perform puts a lot of stress on the batteries. But if you take proper care of the batteries …and also do a few tips and tricks we’ll teach you in this article, you can maximize the lifespan of your deep cycle batteries. In this article, we’ll not only show you our top 7 ways to prolong the life of your lead-acid deep cycle batteries… We’ll also point out some of the most common mistakes we see people making when they use lead-acid deep cycle batteries in their off-grid energy system (so you don’t make the same mistakes)! The Battery B...

It’s the question that anyone using alternative energy inevitably asks at some point… What are the best batteries for an off-grid energy system? Because of the falling prices of renewable energy systems, more and more people are looking to use alternative energy sources as a way to: Save money Become more energy independent And break their dependence on the big energy companies However, installing a renewable energy system, in most cases, requires you to make a considerable initial investment that you won’t get back for several years. One of the biggest expenses associated with alternative energy systems is the batteries in the battery bank. So choosing the correct batteries for your off-grid system is crucial (and keeping the batteries alive as long as possible is also critically important)! You Don’t Have To Buy New Overpriced Batteries Before we tell you what 3 batteries we recommend for your alternative energy system’s battery bank… It’s important to first...

What is reconditioning? Is Reconditioning the same as recharging your battery? The answer is  - Reconditioning is very different from recharging. Importantly, in contrast to recharging a battery - which will restore its charge for just a limited time - when you recondition it, you can restore it to its full capacity and it will work 100% as a new battery would. What Types of Batteries Can You Successfully Recondition Yourself? All types of batteries can be successfully reconditioned, from deep cycle/gel types to the usual 12V car battery. Even the newest car batteries available can be restored via standard lead acid battery reconditioning techniques. It is worth investing a little time to better understand the various battery types out there and how they are best handled to improve battery life. Understanding the process is easy and it will give you valuable background information before you take the next step of reconditioning. I recommend you visit www.e...