How Do You Charge Lithium-Ion Batteries on a Marine Vessel?
After you’ve determined which batteries you would like to install in your marine electrical system, the next step is to decide how you would like to recharge them. This depends on the frequency that you use your boat and how long you spend on the water. You can use shore…
How Does a Battery Management System (BMS) Protect a Boat’s Power System?
While enjoying a day out on the water, the last thing you want to be doing is worrying about your electrical system. To provide peace of mind and the utmost safety, Battle Born Batteries are equipped with an internal BMS. This ensures they never enter unsafe operating conditions. Rather than…
What is Battery Voltage?
From powering our phones to power tools, cordless household appliances, cars, and more, batteries are an integral part of our day-to-day lives. While batteries are in nearly everything, not all batteries work the same or offer the same amount of power. Understanding voltage is essential to knowing whether you need…
Can You Use Lithium Batteries to Start Your Boat Engine?
Marine batteries serve two purposes within your boat’s electrical system. They’re used to start the engine and run various electronics. This includes anything from radios and navigational equipment to kitchen appliances and water makers. While lead acid batteries offer ideal specifications for starting engines, they with the continuous power output…
Battle Born Lithium Batteries Buying Guide | Everything You Need to Know to Upgrade Your Power
Whether you have an RV, marine vessel, van, or off-grid property, batteries are an essential piece of your electrical system and ability to store and use power. When your factory-installed system isn’t cutting it anymore, or you’re ready to add more power and capabilities to your current system, determining which…
Which Battle Born Lithium Battery Models Are Right for a Sailboat?
Once you’ve determined your electrical system is ready to upgrade with lithium, it’s time to pick a battery model. While Battle Born Batteries come in a large variety of shapes and sizes, some are better suited for certain applications than others. Depending on your power needs and space constraints, we…
LiFePO4 Battery Chemistry & Why It’s Important for Sailboat Applications
With so many battery chemistries available on the market, it can be difficult to sift through the mire and find the right choice. As lithium batteries become a popular power source for a variety of applications, it’s easy to confuse the different types of lithium chemistries. So, what makes the…
Important Considerations When Upgrading to Lithium on Your Sailboat
After reviewing the differences between lead acid and lithium batteries in your marine electrical system, it’s time to make a decision. While there are many advantages to upgrading your marine electrical system with LiFePO4 batteries, there are a few key things to consider. Before upgrading, make sure you determine if…
Battery System Maintenance 101: How To Keep Your Batteries at Peak Performance with Inverter Chargers and System Monitoring
Battery Maintenance 101: How to Keep Your Battery Systems at Peak Performance