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Battery Rebuilds/Refurbishing
By Bobby George
When dealing with rechargeable batteries, it is inevitable that they
will eventually die. Any rechargeable battery is good for about
200-300 charge cycles. Once this number is reached, the battery may
cease to hold a charge. While the logical choice for a solution
seems to be purchasing a new battery, there are some instances when
this is not an option. When this is the case, reviving the old
battery may be an alternative worth considering.
There is a difference between battery refurbishing and battery
rebuilds, although the terms are often used interchangeably by
mistake. Battery refurbishing is often performed by a special
machine to which the old batteries are connected. This machine sends
small, short electrical pulses through the contacts of the battery.
This serves to clean the plates of the battery by knocking off any
accumulation that may have built up over a long period of use. These
machines also have the ability to perform several charge/drain
cycles in short period of time, which may alleviate any memory
effect that may be present in the battery.
For more info on memory effects, please visit:
http://www.lowcostbatteries.com/articles-memory-effect.htm
Battery rebuild are a completely different service. Battery
rebuilds are usually performed on batteries that are made up of
several smaller batteries called cells. The service is very popular
for power tool batteries, older style laptop batteries, and custom
battery packs. When a battery is rebuilt, it is dismantled and
replaced with new cells while using the same wires, contacts, and
other components. The benefit of this is that the rebuilt battery is
basically a new battery, with only the external parts being reused.
Sometimes, the rebuilt battery is even stronger and longer-lasting
than the original, since stronger cells can be inserted. Another
benefit of this service is that the new battery is able to be used
in the existing chargers and devices for which it was originally
intended. Finally, the main benefit of this service is the price,
which is often half the price of purchasing a new battery.
While both of these services are capable of improving battery
performance, battery refurbishing is sometimes unsuccessful in
reviving batteries. You can make a decision on trying one of these
methods based on your circumstances. Many local battery dealers
possess battery refurbishing capabilities. We offer battery rebuild
through a mail-in service. please visit the link below to receive a
free quote on price and capability.
https://www.lowcostbatteries.com/articles.asp?ID=124
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