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How to make your excavator battery ready for the next long construction season.
TIPS FOR MAXIMUM RELIABILITY AND MEGA OPERATING TIME.
The extreme vibration and cycling loads, cold winters and hot summers, and generally tough construction use place huge stress on starter and on-board electrical system batteries in construction machinery (excavators, graders, wheel loaders, etc.)!
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HOW TO: Correctly registering start-stop batteries
What should I pay attention to when changing start-stop batteries?
More and more vehicle manufacturers of start-stop models require the battery to be read into the system and registered. This can be done in just a few steps using a multi-brand diagnostic tool (Banner Battery Service Tool - BBST).
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E-mobility PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle)
Is the 12V starter and on-board electrical system battery in a hybrid car also charged in electric driving mode?
Here is our answer to a question that's been asked frequently of late. Because when it comes to environmental protection alone, hybrid cars are generally always an alternative to consider compared to conventional petrol or diesel vehicles. The integrated electric motor requires far less fuel and further reduces CO2 emissions.
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HOW TO: Correctly charging the car battery
What should I pay attention to when charging a battery?
Frequent short trips and additional electrical loads drain the energy level of the car battery start by start and drive by drive. The battery regains power once it is recharged.
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Banner lexicon: e-mobility ABC
A brief explanation of common e-mobility abbreviations in the industry.
Our small and useful e-mobility ABC will help you - in the field of tension between e-car and hybrid vehicle!
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HOW-TO: Testing batteries – how to do it properly.
Correctly checking the battery with the right testing devices.
Follow the instructions below and, of course, always read the operating instructions for the testing device. You can also find information on personal safety procedures in the operating instructions. Please always keep these in mind. Safety first. The information provided here is intended to act as a rough guide for using all Banner test devices.
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Valuable tips before or during a battery breakdown
Troubleshooting for starting problems
If you do not ignore warning signs, but react in time, you can usually avoid or remedy an annoying battery breakdown.
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HOW TO: Correctly perform the jump start
What should I pay attention to when performing the jump start?
You can always rely on your Banner battery if it has been well maintained. But what if your neighbour is struggling to start their car? Of course, you jump in to help and want to show off by quickly and simply performing a jump start. This is how to do it properly.
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Difference between AGM and EFB batteries
What are the differences between an AGM and EFB battery?
Both AGM and EFB batteries are suitable for use in start-stop vehicles.
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Do I have to unscrew this "plug" when I connect the degassing hose?
NO, there's nothing to unscrew!
Read on - here's our tip! Chemical reactions inside the battery produce oxyhydrogen. A degassing tube guarantees the correct and safe discharge of the gas.
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HOW-TO: Changing the car battery – here’s how to do it
Change the battery without losing the radio code. It’s this easy.
Follow the instructions below and, of course, always read the manual provided by the vehicle manufacturer. Then you’ll be able to “do it yourself” and change your battery without losing the radio code.
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Battery tips for a long service life
of HGV batteries
Now’s the perfect time for checking all your batteries as well as an external equalising charge.
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