Battery Sulfation: What Kills Lead-Acid Batteries
Battery sulfation explained: what it is, soft vs hard sulfation, causes, symptoms, how to prevent it and when desulfation or replacement makes sense.
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Interstate Lithium vs Interstate AGM Marine Batteries
Interstate lithium vs AGM marine batteries: compare the Li27M and Li24M lithium models with 27M and 31M AGM on capacity, cranking, warranty and use.
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Depth of Discharge Explained for Marine Batteries
Depth of discharge for marine batteries explained: what DoD means, how it affects cycle life for lead-acid, AGM and lithium, and how to read…
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Marine Battery Chemistry Guide: Lithium vs AGM vs Flooded
Lithium vs AGM vs flooded marine batteries compared: weight, usable capacity, charging, maintenance, cost and which chemistry fits each job on your boat.
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Can You Mix Lithium and Lead-Acid Batteries on a Boat?
Can you mix lithium and lead-acid batteries on a boat? Why not in the same bank, how to run separate banks safely, and the…
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Charge Profiles Explained: Lithium vs AGM vs Flooded
Battery charge profiles explained: bulk, absorption, float and equalize stages, how lithium, AGM and flooded profiles differ, and choosing the right setting.
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Why 100Ah of Lithium Isn’t the Same as 100Ah of Lead-Acid
Lithium vs lead-acid amp-hours: why a 100Ah lithium battery outlasts a 100Ah lead-acid, with usable capacity, Peukert effect, voltage and runtime examples.
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Flooded vs AGM: Choosing a Lead-Acid Marine Battery
Flooded vs AGM marine batteries: how they differ in cost, maintenance, mounting, charging, vibration and life, and which lead-acid type suits your boat.
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Lithium vs AGM Cost per Cycle: Total Cost of Ownership
Lithium vs AGM cost per cycle explained: how to calculate total cost of ownership with real store prices, cycle ratings, usable capacity and charger…
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