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NEW: Power booster and memory saver in a single device.
Using an OBD-L adapter cable!
The battery business is evolving from being seasonal to a year-round business. An absolutely essential tool is the jump-start device with OBD-L Memory Saver adapter cable.
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Banner batteries under the best (engine) bonnets
Leading car manufacturers rely on batteries with the buffalo symbol under their bonnets.
Banner relies on state-of-the-art battery technologies such as AGM (Absorbent Glass Mat) and EFB (Enhanced Flooded Battery) for automatic start-stop vehicles. Our recipe for success is no secret – be sure to read on.
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Battery tip: jump-starting – just push the car?
Our answer to a question that has been asked frequently lately.
You can try to push your car with at least a second, or even better a third person, and then start it. This is because pushing creates kinetic energy which, in some vehicles, is transferred from the axle to the engine and thus enables jump-starting.
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Battery tip: conversion from original US battery to DIN Euro type
It’s often that easy.
If a side terminal original battery is installed in your US car, you can often use a commercially available European DIN battery type with the battery clamps for US cars and therefore save money too.
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Upgrading EFB to AGM start-stop car battery
What exactly has to be considered in detail here?
We explain to you what needs to be considered when upgrading technology, for start-stop batteries, from EFB to AGM batteries.
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Battery tip: 6 quick tips for a long battery life.
What can you do to get the most out of the maximum battery life?
Our 6 quick tips will help you extend the performance and life of your battery.
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Banner Lexicon: decarbonisation
What is decarbonisation?
Decarbonisation is THE key term in the area of environment and sustainability, with the aim of halting global warming and thus climate change.
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The charging current voltage in start-stop cars
In relation to the respective driving mode.
Our conclusion after hundreds of checks in start-stoppers with integrated or belt-driven starter generator (starter and alternator together in one component). Definitely read on.
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Hobby and leisure batteries for long-term discharge
Power to take with you.
The Banner long-term discharge batteries are specialised, professional batteries that stand out from the rest and, like professionals, they do their job in a way that’s perfectly suited for their field of application and uncompromising in their quality. Among other things, they provide portable energy for sailing and electric boats, yachts, camper vans and motor homes, camping/caravanning and the solar sector.
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What does the optimum ambient temperature for a lead-acid battery mean?
Some facts on the subject of operating or ambient temperature.
As a general rule, Banner recommends an operating temperature of max. -40 to +55 degrees Celsius; optimum storage conditions are approx. +25 to +27 degrees Celsius. These criteria apply to all lead-acid batteries and are valid for conventional, EFB, AGM and GEL technology.
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Open the screw connections on the battery cover.
It’s this easy.
Please be sure to use an appropriately sized flat-blade screwdriver (slotted screwdriver) or the special “plug spanner” from Banner to open the cell plugs.
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Start-stop battery tip
Can I install a more powerful battery in my car with start-stop technology?
Modern start-stop vehicles have a battery energy management system (BEM) that uses sensors to monitor one or more batteries. We will explain what needs to be considered when installing more powerful batteries.
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