BATTERY REFERENCES AND INFORMATION
Bill Darden
Last Updated on March 11, 2004
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42 Volt PowerNet and Smart Batteries
Associations and Organizations
Converters (AC to DC) and DC Power Supplies
Desulfators and Pulse Chargers
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Float Chargers and Battery Maintainers
Inverters and Inverter-Chargers
Isolators, Combiners and Seperators
Jump Starters and Jumper (or Booster) Cables
Miscellaneous Battery Information
Regulators and Charge Controllers
42 Volt PowerNet and Smart Batteries:
Bolder Technologies, (US) +1-303-215-7272
Exide, (US) 479-646-4711, 1-800-523-8954, 1-800-782-7848 or http://www.exideworld.com/
Delphi Automotive, (US) +1-248-813-2000 or http://www.delphiauto.com/
Furukawa, (Japan) http://www.furukawadenchi.co.jp/
Intra, (Denmark) http://www.intra-tech.com/
iQ Smart, (Germany) http://www.iqpower.com/
Japan Storage Battery, (Japan) http://www.nippondenchi.co.jp/, 1-800-472-2879, or http://www.gsbattery.com/
Johnson Controls Inc., (US) +1-414-524-2434 or http://www.jci.com/bg
MIT/Industry Consortium on Advanced Automotive Electrical/Electronic Components and Systems, (US) http://mit42v.mit.edu/
Powersmart, (US) http://www.powersmart.com/
Society of Automotive Engineers [SAE], (US) http://www.sae.org/42volt/index.htm
Varta, (Germany) http://www.varta.com/
Yuasa, (US) 1-800-538-2637 or http://www.yuasabatteries.com/
Alternators:
AC Delco, (US) http://www.acdelco.com/
Adverc [Deltec], (UK) +44-1902-380494 or http://www.adverc.co.uk/
Alternators, Robert Bosch GmbH, ISBN 0-8376-0479-6
Alternator Overview, http://www.vtr.org/maintain/alternator-overview.html
Alternators-what are they, how do they work, and what breaks? http://www.misterfixit.com/alterntr.htm
Ample Power, (US) +206-789-0827 http://www.amplepower.com/
AmpTech, (US) 1-800-364-9966
Arco Marine, (US) +1-850-455-5476, 1-800-722-2720 or http://www.arcomarine.com/
AVK, please see Newage AVK SEG
Balmar, (US) +1-369-435-6100 or http://www.balmar.net/
Battery Shack, (US) http://www.see-my-site.com/batteryshack/
Bosch, (Germany) http://www.bosch.de/ or (US) http://www.boschusa.com/
C.E. Niehoff, (US) +1-847-866-6030, 1-800-NIEHOFF or http://www.ceniehoff.com/
Charging System, http://www.autosite.com/garage/encyclop/tocdoc11.asp
Charles, (US) +1-847-806-6300 or http://www.charlesindustries.com/
Delco Remy, (US) 1-800-372-0222 or http://www.delcoremy.com/
Denso [Nippondenso], (Japan) http://www.globaldenso.com/, (US) +1-248-350-7500 or http://www.densocorp-na.com/
Delphi, (US) http://www.delphi.com/
ElecTroDyne, (US) +1-207-883-4121, 1-800-341-0242 or http://www.electrodyne.com/
Ferris, (US) +1-508-881-4602 or http://www.charternet.com/greatgear/hamiltonferris/index.html
Fischer Panda, (Germany) http://www.fischerpanda.de/ or (US) http://www.fischerpanda.com/
Hitachi, (Japan) +81-3-5259-5575, http://global.hitachi.com or (US and Canada) 1-800-448-2244
Hehr Power Systems, [Powerline], (US) +1-817-535-0284 http://www.hehrpowersystems.com/
Iskra, (Solvenia) http://www.iskra-ae.com/
Jack Rabbit, (US) +1-203-961-8133 or http://www.jackrabbitmarine.com/
Leece-Neville, please see Prestolite
Lesteck, (US) 1-800-433-7628
Lucas, (UK) please see TRW Lucas
Mase Generators, (Italy) http://www.masegenerators.com/
Magneti Marelli, (Italy) http://www.magnetimarelli.net/
Markon, please see Newage AVK SEG
Masters, Dan, Understanding Alternators: an Overview, http://www.vtr.org/maintain/alternator-overview.html
Mastervolt Intl., (Netherlands) +31-20-342-2100 or http://www.mastervolt.com/
Mitsubishi, (US) +1-513-398-2220 or http://www.meaa-mea.com/
Motorcraft [Ford], (US) 1-800-392-3673 or http://www.motorcraft.com/
Motorola, (US) please see Prestolite
Newage AVK SEG, (Germany) http://www.newage-avkseg.com/
Nikko, (Japan) +81-3-37399111
Nippondenso, (Japan) please see Denso
Northern Lights, (US) http://www.northern-lights.com/
PennTex, (US) 1-877-590-7366 or http://www.penntexusa.com/
Polar Power, (US) http://www.polarpowerinc.com/
Powerline, (US) please see Huhr Power Systems
PowerMaxx, (US) +1-770-981-5940 or http://www.powermaxx.com/
Powertech, (US) www.weenterprises.com/utilities/utilities.htm
Prestolite, (UK) +44-1772-455515 or http://www.prestolite.com/
RV Power Products, (US) http://www.rvpowerproducts.com/
SALT, (US) +1-305-289-1150 or http://www.salt-systems.com/
Samford, please see Newage AVK SEG
SEG, please see Newage AVK SEG
S.E.V. Marchell, (US) +1-509-453-8275 or http://www.smithae.com/
Sullivan, Kevin R., UNDERSTANDING THE ALTERNATOR, http://www.autoshop101.com/trainmodules/alternator/alt101.html
Transpo, (US) http://www.transpo-usa.com/
TRW Lucas, (Germany) +49-2631-912-0, http://www.trwauto.de or (UK) http://www.lucas.co.uk/
Valeo, (France) +33-1-40-55-20-20 or http://www.valeo.com/
Vital, (US) http://www.vitalalternator.com/
Wagner Products, (US) +1-314-966-4444 or http://www.wagnerproducts.com/
Westerbeke, (US) http://www.westerbeke.com/
Wilson, (Canada) +1-204-667-5535 or http://www.wilsonautoelectric.com/
Xantrex [formally Heart Interface, Trace Engineering and Statpower], (Canada) +1-604-422-2777, 1-800-670-0707, 1-800-446-6180 or http://www.xantrex.com/
Zeftronics [Aircraft], (US) +1-903-758-1604 or http://www.zeftronics.com
Zena, (US) +1-615-897-2011 or http://www.zena.net/htdocs/alternators/alt_inf.shtml
Associations and Organizations:
Advanced Lead-Acid Battery Consortium [ALABC], (US) http://www.alabc.org/
Association of Battery Recyclers [ABR], (US) +1-334-566-1563
Battery Association of Japan [BAJ], (Japan) +81-3-3434-0261 or http://www.baj.or.jp
Battery and Electrical Specialists Association [BESA], (US) or http://www.besabattery.com/
Battery Council International [BCI], (US) +1-312-644-6610 or http://www.batterycouncil.org/
British Battery Manufacturers Association [BBMA], (UK) +44-20-7838-4800 or http://www.bbma.co.uk/
China Industrial Association of Power Sources [CIAPS], (China) http://www.cbo.com.cn
Electrochemical Society, http://www.electrochem.org/
Electricity Storage Association [ESA], (US) +1-408-607-2899 or http://www.energystorage.org
EuroBat, (Association of European Accumulator Manufacturers), (Belgium) +32-2-774-9653 or http://www.eurobat.org/
Independent Battery Manufacturers Assn. [IBMA], (US) +1-727-586-1408 or http://www.thebatteryman.com/
International Battery Materials Assn. [IBA], (US)
International Society of Electrochemistry [ISE], (Switzerland) http://www.ise-online.org/
Lead Development Association [LDA], (UK) +44-20-7499-8422 or http://www.ldaint.org/
National Renewal Energy Laboratory [NREL], (US) http://www.nrel.gov/
Society of Automotive Engineers [SAE], (US) http://www.sae.org
Smart Battery System Forum, http://www.sbs-forum.org/
United States Advanced Battery Consortium [USABC], (US) http://www.uscar.org/consortia&teams/consortiahomepages/con-usabc.htm
United States Council for Automotive Research [USCAR], (US) http://www.uscar.org/
Zentralverband der Elektrotechnik und Elektronikindustrie e.V. [ZVEI], (Germany) http://www.zvei.org/batterien/
Books:
Barre, Harld, Managing 12 Volts: How to Upgrade, Operate and Troubleshoot 12 Volt Electrical Systems.
Battery Council International, Battery Replacement Data Book, Chicago, http://www.batterycouncil.org/, published annually.
Battery Council International, Storage Battery Service Manual, Chicago, http://www.batterycouncil.org/, 11th edition, 1995.
Best Manufacturing Practices, Navy Primary and Secondary Battery References, NAVSO P-3676, http://www.bmpcoe.org/guideline/books/3676/00064348.html
Berndt, D. Maintenance-Free Batteries, John Wiley & Sons, New York, 1997.
Bode, H., 1977, Lead-Acid Batteries, New York, John Wiley & Sons, 1977.
Buchmann, Isidor, Batteries in a Portable World-A Handbook on Rechargeable Batteries for Non-Engineers, ISBN 0-9682118-2-8, available online at http://www.buchmann.ca/.
Calder, Nigel and Wing, Charlie, Boatowner's Mechanical & Electrical Manual: How to Maintain, Repair, and Improve Your Boat's Essential Systems, ISBN: 007009618X, 1995.
Crompton, T.R., Battery Reference Book, 2nd Edition, SAE International, ISBN 0-7506-4625-X, 2000.
Gates Energy Products, Rechargeable Batteries Application Handbook, Butterworth-Heinemann, Stoneham, Massachusetts, 1992, ISBN 0-7506-9228-6.
Interstate Batteries, Automotive Electrical Troubleshooting Manual, Dallas.
Linden, David, Handbook of Batteries 2nd Edition, McGraw Hill, New York, 1994, ISBN 0-0703-7921-1.
Lindsay, T.J., Secrets of Lead-Acid Batteries, Lindsay Publications, Bradley, IL.
Perez, Richard A., The Complete Battery Book, Tab Books, ISBN 0-8306-0757-9.
Moeller, Bill and Moeller, Jan, RV Electrical Systems.
Reasbeck, P. and Smith, J. G., Batteries for automotive use, Taunton: Research Studies Press, 1997.
Rechargeable Batteries Applications Handbook, Stoneham, Butterworth-Heinemann, Stoneham, Massachusetts, 1992.
Smead, David and Ishihara, Ruth, Living on 12 Volts with Ample Power, Ample Power, 800-541-7789 or http://www.amplepower.com.
Smead, David and Ishihara, Ruth, Wiring 12 Volts for Ample Power, Ample Power, 800-541-7789 or http://www.amplepower.com.
Vinal, G. W., , Storage Batteries, John Wiley & Sons, New York, 1955.
Vincent, C. A. et al., Modern Batteries, Edward Arnold Publishers, Baltimore Maryland, 1984.
Business Directories:
Alternative-fuel Vehicles, http://www.engineinfo.net/af/avd.html
Auto Batteries, http://energy.sourceguides.com/businesses/byP/batP/batt/btora/bApp/autobatt/byB/mfg/byN/byName.shtml
Batteries, http://www.batterydirectory.com/
Batteries, http://dmoz.org/Science/Technology/Energy/Storage/Batteries/
Batteries, http://directory.google.com/Top/Business/Electronics_and_Electrical/Batteries/Lead-Acid/
Batteries, http://dir.yahoo.com/Business_and_Economy/Business_to_Business/Industrial_Supplies/Batteries
Batteries, http://dmoz.org/Science/Technology/Energy/Storage/Batteries
Batteries, http://energy.sourceguides.com/businesses/byP/batP/batt/batt.shtml
Batteries, http://www.worldyellowpages.com/battery.htm
Charge Controllers, http://energy.sourceguides.com/businesses/byGeo/US/byP/solctl/byB/mfg/mfg.shtml
Chargers, http://energy.sourceguides.com/businesses/byP/batP/batC/byN/byName.shtml
Chargers, http://dmoz.org/Business/Electronics_and_Electrical/Batteries/Chargers/
Chargers, http://directory.google.com/Top/Business/Electronics_and_Electrical/Batteries/Chargers/
Darnell, http://www.darnell.com/cgi-bin/pc_title.pl?comm=v&type=mfgr
Energy, http://www.energy.ca.gov/links/afv.html
Inverters http://energy.sourceguides.com/businesses/byP/invert/byB/mfg/byN/byName.shtml
Generators, http://dmoz.org/Business/Industrial_Goods_and_Services/Industrial_Supply/Generators/
Generators, http://directory.google.com/Top/Business/Industrial_Goods_and_Services/Industrial_Supply/Generators/
Malaysia Battery Industry, http://asiaep.com/my/battery.htm
Malaysia Battery, http://my.business.com/directory/electronics_and_semiconductors/electronic_components/equipment_and_supplies/
PowerPulse.Net, Manufacturer' Directory, http://www.powerpulse.net/powerpulse/resources/mfgrs.stm
Thomas Register, Batteries & Battery Manufacturers, http://www.industrialbatteries-ez.com/industrialbatteries/
Thomas Register, Power Supply, Charger and Inverter Manufacturers, http://www.powersupplies-ez.com/powersupplies/0044673_all_1.html
Cable and Wiring Products:
Anderson Power Products, (US) +1-978-422-3600 or http://www.andersonpower.com/
Blue Sea Systems, (US) +1-360-738-8230 or http://www.bluesea.com/
Cole Hersee, (US) +1-617-268-2100 or http://www.colehersee.com/
Coleman Cable, (US) +1-847-672-2300, 1-800-323-9355 or http://www.colemancable.com/
Colorado Solar Electric, (US) +1-970-876-0862, 1-800-766-7644 or http://www.cosolar.com/
darvex.com, (US) http://www.darvex.com/
Guest Industrial, (US) +1-203-235-4421 or http://www.guestindustrial.com/
Matson-USA, (US) 1-800-328-7730 or http://www.matson-usa.com/
McMaster-Carr Supply Company, (US) +1-630-833-0300 or http://www.mcmaster.com/
Monster Cable Products, (US) +1-415-840-2000 or http://www.monstercable.com/
Phillips Industries, (US) +1-562-781-2100, 1-800-423-4512 or http://www.phillipsind.com/
Prestolite Wire Corp., (US) 1-877-947-3738 or http://enginewires.com/
Quick Cable Corp., (US) 1-800-558-8667 or http://www.quickcable.com/
Redneck Trailer Supplies, (US) +1-417-864-5856 or http://www.redneck-trailer.com/
Standard Motor Products, (US) +1-718-729-HELP or http://www.smpcorp.com/
Chargers:
2003-01-3417: Ensuring Lead-Acid Battery Performance with Pulse Technology, Society of Automotive Engineers [SAE], (US) http://www.sae.org
AccuMate [OptiMate], (UK) +44-1604-890995 or http://www.accumate.co.uk/
Aker Wade Power Technologies [Fork Lift], (US) +1-434-975-6001, 1-866-FAST-MAX or http://www.akerwade.com/
TwinMax
uniMAX
AM Solar SunRunner, (US) +1-541-284-2426 or http://www.amsolar.com/
Analytic Systems, (Canada) 1-800-668-3884, +1-604-543-7378 or http://www.analyticsystems.com/
Applied Magnetic and Power Converters, (AMPCON), (US) +1-615-799-1100, 1-877-267-2608 or http://www.duracharge.com/
DuraCharge
Arlec, (Australia) http://www.arlec.com.au/ or, (UK) +44-1582-544520
Associated Equipment, (US) +1-314-385-5178, 1-800-949-1472 or http://www.associatedequip.com/
Astron Corp., (US) +1-949-458-7277 or http://www.astroncorp.com/
AutoCraft, (UK) http://www.autocraftequipment.co.uk/
Auto Meter, (US) +1-435-283-4142 or http://www.autometer.com/
Adverc [Deltec], (UK) +44-1902-380494 or http://www.adverc.co.uk/
BA-Power Electronic, (Taiwan) +886-2-2695-7268 or http://www.ba-power.com
Banner GmbH, (Austria) +732-3888-0 or http://www.bannerbatterie.com/
Bass Pro Shops [XPS], (US) +1-417-863-2499, 1-800-227-7776 or http://ww2.basspro.com/
Battery Doctors [Pro Charge], (US) 1-800-357-4003 or http://www.batterydoctors.com/
Battery Tender, please see Deltran
BatteryMINDer, please see VDC Electronics
BatterySAVER, please see ICP Global Technology
Beacon Power [formally Advanced Energy], (US) +1-978-694-9121 or www.beaconpower.com
Bulldog Battery, (US) 1-800-443-3492 or http://www.bulldog-battery.com/
C&D Technologies, (US) http://www.cdtechno.com/
Cadex, (Canada) +1-604-231-7777 or http://www.cadex.com/
Canadus Power Systems [Can-PULSE], (US) formally Solartech, +1-216-831-6600 or http://www.canadus.com/
Car Battery Charger Schmatic, http://www.aaroncake.net/circuits/charger1.htm
CEAc, (Belgium) +32-2-581-02-05 or http://ceac.tripod.com/
Cell-Con, (US) +1-610-280-7630, 1-800-771-7139 http://www.cell-con.com/
ChargeTek, (US) +1-805-278-4925 or http://www.chargetek.com/
CT
ChargeKeeper, (CK)
RTIC
TPRO
Charles Industries [C-Charger], (US) +1-847-806-6300 or http://www.charlesindustries.com/
Charging Systems International [Dual Pro], (US) 1-800-742-2740 or http://www.dualpro.com/
Chloride Motive Power [CMP Batteries Ltd.], (UK) +44-1204-64111 or http://www.cmpbatteries.co.uk/
Christie Automotive [PDQ], (US) +1-949-553-1003, 1-800-365-1003 or http://www.christieautomotive.com/
Christie Electric [ReFLEX], (US) +1-254-776-0650 or http://www.christiecorp.com/
Cliplight Manufacturing, (US) +1-416-736-9036, 800-526-7096 or http://www.cliplight.com/
Cotek Electronic Ind. Co., (Taiwan) +886-3-366-1581 or http://www.cotek.com.tw
CRB Electronics, (US) http://www.angelfire.com/fl3/crbelectronics
CTEK Sweden AB, (Sweden) +46-225-35180 or http://www.ctek.se
DC AC Power Inverters, (US) +1-212-685-4065 or http://www.dcacpowerinverters.com/
Deltran [Battery Tender], (US) +1-386-736-7900 or http://www.batterytender.com/
Matson-USA, (US) 1-800-328-7730 or http://www.matson-usa.com/
Power Tender
Deta, (UK) +44-1773-604231 or http://www.detabatteries.co.uk/
Diversified Power International, (DPI) [Accu-Charge], (US) +1-423-538-9002 or http://dpichargers.com/
Douglas Battery, (US) 1-800-368-4527 or http://www.douglasbattery.com/
Dual Pro, please see Charging Systems International
DuraCharge, please Applied Magnetics and Power Converters
Durst Industries, (Australia) +61-2-9660-1755 or http://www.durst.com.au/
Eagle-Picher Technologies, (US) +1-417-623-8000 or http://www.epcorp.com/
Energy Storage Instruments [ESI], (Canada) +1-905-333-9483 or http://www.esi-technology.com/
Exegon, (US) http://www.exegon.com/
Exeltech, (US) +1-817-595-4969 or http://www.exeltech.com/
Exide, please see Midtronics
ferro magnetics corporation, (US) +1-314-739-1414, 1-800-993-3776 or http://www.ferromc.com/
Fischer Panda, (Germany) http://www.fischerpanda.de/ or, (US) http://www.fischerpanda.com/
Fronius, (Austria) http://www.fronius.com/
Gill Aircraft Teledyne Battery, (US) +1-909-793-3131, 1-800-456-0070 or http://www.gillbatteries.com/
Go Power Electric, (Canada) 1-866-247-6527 or http://www.gpelectric.com/
Goodall Mfg. LLC, (US) +1-952-941-6666, 1-800-328-7730 or http://www.goodallmfg.com/
GSL Electronics Pty Ltd, (Australia) +61-2-9620-9988 or http://www.gsl.com.au/
Guest Industrial, (US) +1-203-235-4421 or http://www.guestindustrial.com/
Gunson Ltd., (UK) +44-31-5792813 or http://www.gunson.co.uk/
Hawkins, (Sourh Africa) +27-31-5792813 or http://www.hawkins.co.za/
Heart Interface, please see Xantrex
HindlePower Inc. [formally HITRAN], (US) +1-610-330-9000 or http://www.hindlepowerinc.com/
Ibex Manufacturing, (US) +1-603-547-9400 or http://www.ibexmfg.com/
ICP Global Technology [BatterSAVER], (Canada) +1-514-270-5770 or http://www.icpglobal.com/
Innovative Energy Systems [IES], (US) http://www.innovativeenergy.com/
Interacter Inc. [Lineage], (US) +1-203-630-0199 or http://www.interacter.com/
Interstate, (US) http://www.ibsa.com/
Iota Engineering [DLS], (US) +1-520-294-3292 or http://www.iotaengineering.com/
IVS Sales [Golf Cart], (US) +1-305-882-6767 or http://www.lvssales.com/
Japlar/Schauer, (US) +1-513-791-3030, 1-800-486-VOLT or http://www.battery-chargers.com/
JAS Technologies Ltd, (UK) +44-870-6040-342 or http://www.jastechnologies.co.uk/
JFM Engineering, (US) +1-305-592-2272 or http://www.jfmeng.com/
K&K [Top Dog], (US) +1-816-891-7779 or http://www.jumpstarter.com/
Kussmaul Electronics Co., (US) +1-631-567-0314, 1-800-346-0857 http://www.kussmaul.com/
La Marche, (US) +1-847-299-1188 or http://www.lamarche-power.com/
Landau, (UK) +44-1489-881-588 or http://www.landauuk.com/
Lawtronics, (UK) +44-1732-865191 or http://www.lawtronics.co.uk/
Leclanche, (Switzerland) +41-24-447-22-72 or http://www.leclanche.ch/
Lester Electrical [Lestronic], (US) +1-402-477-8988 or http://www.lesterelectrical.com/
Lyng Elektronikk, (Norway) +47-7485-5510 or http://www.lyng.com/elektronikk/index2.asp
Magnum Energy, (US) +1-425-353-8833 or http://www.magnumenergy.com/
RD series
MD series
Mastervolt Intl., (Netherlands) +31-20-342-2100 or http://www.mastervolt.com/
Midac S.p.A., (Italy) +39-045-6132132 or http://www.midacbatteries.com/
Merchant Marine Inc., (US) +1-803-932-4103 or http://www.merchantmarineinc.com/
MidTronics [formally Exide], (US) +1-630-323-2800, 1-800-776-1995 or http://www.midtronics.com/
Minn Kota, (US) 1-800-227-6433, (Canada) 1-800-263-6390 or http://www.minnkotamotors.com/
Motor Appliance Corporation, (MAC), (US) 1-800-622-3406 http://www.macmc.com/
Motorguide, (US) +1-920-929-5040 or http://www.motorguide.com/
Max-Pro
Maxi
Nauticharger, (Italy) +39-0431-687013, (Fax) or http://www.nauticharger.com/
New Castle, (US) +1-724-658-5501 or http://www.turbostart.com/
New Electronics AB, (Finland) +358-6-364-5248 or http://www.new-electronics.com/
Newmar Mfg., (US) +1-714-751-0488 or http://www.newmarpower.com/
ABC
HDM
Norm Energy Sys. Ltd., (Turkey) +90-212-2314779 or http://www.normenerji.com.tr
Ogborn, (US) http://www.ogborn.com/
Pacer Engineering Systems, (US) http://www.exergizer.com/
Pluskota Electric Manufacturing Co., (US) +1-708-597-0200
Pogressive Dymanics, (US) +1-269-781-4241 http://www.progressivedyn.com/
Polar Power, (US) +1-310-830-9153 http://www.polarpowerinc.com/
Power Master Technology Co., (Taiwan) +886-226-877-840, http://www.powermaster.com.tw, (UK) +44-1954-205-743 or http://www.powermastersystems.com
PowerDesigners [PowerCharge], (US) +1-608-231-0450 or http://www.powerdesigners.com/
Powerplus Electric Company, (India) +91-80-6747231 or http://www.powerpluselect.com
PowerStream Technology, (US) +1-801-764-9060 or http://www.powerstream.com/
Professional Mariner [ProMariner], (US) +1-603-433-4440 or http://www.pmariner.com/
All Tech
Bat Sav'r
Pro Tech
Pro Tournament
Pulse Charge Systems, (US) 1-800-824-1003
PulseTech Products, (US) +1-817-329-6099, 1-800-580-7554 or http://www.pulsetech.com/
RediPulse
Solargizer
PV Sun Energy, (Greece) +30-210-931-3089 or http://www.pvsunenergy.gr/
Quick Charge, (US) +1-405-634-2120, 1-800-658-2141 or http://www.quickcharge.com/
Redarc, (Australia) +61-8-8186-5633 or http://www.redarc.com.au/
Reya, (France) +33-493-904-700 or http://www.reya.com/
RN, (US) www.automotive-battery-chargers.com/
RV Power Products [Solar Boost], (US) +1-760-597-1642, 1-800-493-RVPP or http://www.rvpowerproducts.com/
Samlex, (Netherlands) http://www.samlex.com/, (Canada) 1-800-561-5885 or http://www.samlexamerica.com/
Schumacher, (US) +1-847-385-1600 or http://www.batterychargers.com/
Charge 'N Ride
some Sears [DieHard], (US) contact local Sears store or http://www.sears.com/
Ship 'N Shore
Shaefer, (US) +1-508-881-7330 or http://www.schaeferpower.com/
SIP Group, (UK) +44-1509-500-300 or http://www.sip-group.com/
MVP
Startmaster
Sintech Advanced Power Products [Enduro], (South Africa) +27-11-787-0178 or http://www.sinetech.co.za/
Smart Power Systems, (US) +1-410-391-9881 or http://www.smartpowerusa.com/
Snap-on, (US) +1-303-405-0480, 800-516-8993 or http://www.snapondiag.com/snapon-battery-charger.asp
Solardyne, (US) +1-503-830-8739 or http://www.solardyne.com/
SolarTech, please see Canadus Power Systems
Solidstate Controls, (US) +1-614-846-7500, 1-800-635-7300 or http://www.solidstatecontrolsinc.com/
Soneil, (Canada) +1-905-565-0360 or http://soneil.com/
Speciality Concepts Inc., (US) +1-818-998-5238 or http://www.specialityconcepts.com/
Statpower, please see Xantrex
Steca, (Germany) +49-8331-8558-0 or http://www.stecasolar.com/ or http://www.steca.de/
Stored Energy Systems, (US) http://www.h-ertel.com/battcharge.html
SunWize, (US) 1-800-817-6527 or http://www.sunwize.com/
Taylor Made Environmental, Inc. [Sentry], (US) http://www.cruisair.com/cruisair/sentry.html
Textron [PowerWise], (US) +1-706-798-4311, 1-800-241-0388 or http://www.ezgo.textron.com/
Thermodymanics Reactor, (US) +1-910-895-7717 or http://www.racingbatteries.com/
Todd Engineering Sales, (US) http://www.toddengineering.com/conversi.htm
Trace Engineering, please see Xantrex
Traction Charger, (UK) http://www.tractioncharger.co.uk/
Vanner Power Group, (US) +1-614-771-2718, 1-800-227-6937 or http://www.vanner.com/
VDC Electronics, (US) +1-631-423-8029, 1-800-379-5579 or http://www.vdcelectronics.com/
Battery MINDer
SureCharge
Vector Manufacturing, (US) 1-866-584-5504 or http://www.vectormfg.com/
Victron Energy V.B., (Netherlands) +31-36-535-9700 or www.victronenergy.com/
Blue power
Pallas Skylla
Phoenix
Virtual Technologies, (US) 1-509-244-3252 or http://www.virtualtechnologiesltd.com/
Yuasa, http://www.yuasabatteries.com/
HotShot
SmartShot
Xantrex [formally Heart Interface, Trace Engineering and Statpower], (Canada) +1-604-422-2777, 1-800-670-0707, 1-800-446-6180 or http://www.xantrex.com/
Truecharge
Xenotronix, (US) +1-407-331-4793 or http://www.xenotronix.com/
Converters, (AC to DC) and DC Power Supplies:
1stPower.com, a division of Energy Technologies, Inc., (US) +1-419-522-4444 or http://www.1stpower.com/
Acopian Technical, (US) +1-610-258-5441 or http://www.acopian.com/
Astron Corp., (US) +1-949-458-7277 or http://www.astroncorp.com/
Charles Industries [C-Power], (US) +1-847-806-6300 or http://www.charlesindustries.com/
Duracomm [Meanwell], (US) +1-816-472-5544, 1-800-467-6741 or http://www.duracomm.com/
Guest Industrial, (US) +1-203-235-4421 or http://www.guestindustrial.com/
Iota [DLS], (US) +1-520-294-3292 or http://www.iotaengineering.com/
Kussmaul Electronics Co., (US) +1-631-567-0314, 1-800-346-0857 or http://www.kussmaul.com/
Lambda, (US) 1-800-LAMBDA-4, 1-800-346-0857 or http://www.lambdapower.com/
Magnetek, (US) +1-310-689-1620 or http://www.magnetekpower.com/ also please see Parallax Power Componets
Newmar Mfg., (US) +1-714-751-0488 or http://www.newmarpower.com/
Parallax Power Componets [acquired Magnetek RV converters], (US) +1-219-297-2361, 1-800-443-4859 or http://www.parallaxpower.com/
Progressive Dynamics, (US) +1-269-781-4241 or http://www.progressivedyn.com/
Sintech Advanced Power Products [Enduro], (South Africa) +27-11-787-0178 or http://www.sinetech.co.za/
Soneil International Ltd., (Canada) +1-905-565-0360 or http://www.soneil.com/
Tripp Lite, (US) +1-773-869-1111 or http://www.tripplite.com/
Xantrex [formally Heart Interface, Trace Engineering and Statpower], (Canada) +1-604-422-2777, 1-800-670-0707, 1-800-446-6180 or http://www.xantrex.com/
Converters, (DC to DC):
1stPower.com, a division of Energy Technologies, Inc., (US) +1-419-522-4444 or http://www.1stpower.com/
Acopian, (US) +1-610-258-5441 or http://www.acopian.com/
Astron Corp., (US) +1-949-458-7277 or http://www.astroncorp.com/
GSL Electronics Pty Ltd, (Australia) +61-2-9620-9988 or http://www.gsl.com.au/
Magnetek, (US) +1-310-689-1620 or http://www.magnetekpower.com/
Nauticharger, (Italy) +39-0431-687013, (Fax) or http://www.nauticharger.com/
PowerStream Technology, (US) +1-801-764-9060 or http://www.powerstream.com/
Samlex, (Netherlands) http://www.samlex.com/, (Canada) 1-800-561-5885 or http://www.samlexamerica.com/
Sintech Advanced Power Products [Enduro], (South Africa) +27-11-787-0178 or http://www.sinetech.co.za/
Smart Power Systems, (US) +1-410-391-9881 or http://www.smartpowerusa.com/
Sure Power Industries, (US) +1-503-692-5360, 800-845-6269 or http://www.surepower.com/
Vanner Power Group, (US) +1-614-771-2718, 1-800-227-6937 or http://www.vanner.com/
Victron Energy V.B. [Orion], (Netherlands) +31-36-535-9700 or www.victronenergy.com/
Virtual Technologies, (US) 1-509-244-3252 or http://www.virtualtechnologiesltd.com/
Wilmore Electronics, (US) +1-919-732-9351 or http://www.wilmoreelectronics.com/
Youtility, (US) +1-603-883-8102 or http://www.youtility.com/
Zahn Electronics, (US) 1-800-959-0596 or http://www.zahninc.com/
Dealers:
4Unique.com, (US) please see Battery Stuff.com
Bat Man UK, (UK) http://www.batmanuk.com/
Batteries Glore, (US) http://www.batteriesgalore.com/
BATTERIESareUS, (US) +1-402-224-4444 or http://www.BATTERIESareUS.com
Battery Mart, (US) 1-800-405-2121 http://www.batterymart.com/
Battery Plus, (US) 1-800-MR-START or http://www.batteriesplus.com/
BatteryManitenance.com, please see Battery Stuff.com
BatteryStuff.com, (US) +1-541-582-4521, 1-800-362-5397 or http://www.batterystuff.com/
4Unique.com
BatteryMaintenance.com
Batteryweb.com, (US) +1-954-746-8868, 1-877-746-2288 or http://www.exidebatteries.com/
Car-Go Battery, (US) +1-303-296-8763, 1-800-727-4100 or http://www.car-gobattery.com/
DC Battery Specialists, (US) +1-305-758-5041, http://www.dcbattery.com/ or http://www.marinebatteries.com/
Discount Motorcycle Batteries, (US) 1-800-654-0565 or http://www.discountmotorcyclebattery.com/
Dixon Batteries, (Canada) 1-888-896-1717 or http://www.batteriesdixon.com/
ETA Engineering, (US) http://www.etaengineering.com/
Motorcycle Batteries USA, (US) 1-866-654-0962 or http://www.motorcyclebatteriesusa.com/
Pacific Power Batteries, (US) 1-800-326-7406 or http://www.pacificpowerbatteries.com/
Power Quality Inc. [UPS, Wheelchair and Alarm SLA], (US) 1-800-877-7844 or http://www.powerqualityinc.com/
Radio Shack, (US) http://www.radioshack.com/
Service Battery Corp, (US) +1-630-595-4244 or http://www.batteryservice.com/
Smith Auto Electric, (US) +1-509-453-8275 or http://www.smithae.com/
West Marine, (US) 1-800-538-0775 or http://www.westmarine.com/
WestCo Battery Systems, (US) +1-714-937-1033, 1-800-372-9253 or http://www.westcobattery.com/
Wrangler NW Power Products, (US) 1-800-962-2616 or http://www.wranglernw.com/
Yacht Outfitting, (US) +1-619-223-3640 or http://www.yachtoutfitting.com/
Desulfators and Pulse Chargers:
Battery Enhancement Systems [BES], 1-877-303-3331 or http://www.batterybes.com/
Battery MINDer, (US) please see VDC Electronics
Canadus Power Systems [Can-PULSE], (US) formally Solartech, +1-216-831-6600 or http://www.canadus.com/
Innovative Energy Systems [IES], (US) +1-410-686-3120 or http://www.innovativeenergy.com/
Lead Acid Battery Desulfation Pulse Generator, http://www.shaka.com/~kalepa/desulf.htm
Mega Pulse, (Australia) +61-7-3325-4199, 1-800-800-846 or http://www.megapulse.net/
Magna Labs [Bataeropac], (US) +1-941-486-1960 or http://www.magnalabs.com/
PulseTech Products, (US) +1-817-329-6099, 1-800-580-7554 or http://www.pulsetech.com/
RediPulse
Solargizer
TNI Ltd. [EuroPLUSE], (Norway) +47-370-54-100 or http://www.europulse.com/
VDC Electronics [Battery MINDer], (US) +1-631-423-8029, 1-800-379-5579 or http://www.vdcelectronics.com/
Frequently Asked Questions, (FAQs):
Absolute, http://www.absolutebattery.com/help.htm
Auto Batteries [JCI], http://www.autobatteries.com/faq/index.asp
Balmer Alternator FAQ, http://www.balmar.net/Page8-faq.htm
Battery Directory, http://www.batterydirectory.com/faq.php3
Battery Mart, http://www.batterymart.com/battery_faq.php
Battery Wholesale, http://www.mywebplace.com/batterywholesale/batfaq1.html
Bioanalytical Systems [BAS], EC [Electrochemistry] FAQs, http://www.epsilon-web.net/Ec/faq/
Continental, http://www.continentalbattery.com/service/faq.html
Darden, William, Car and Deep Cycle Battery FAQ, http://www.batteryfaq.org
DC Battery Specialists, http://www.dcbattery.com/faq.html
Dueitt's Battery Plus, http://www.tatmar.net/dueittsbattery/automotive.html
The Electrochemistry FAQ, http://electrochem.cwru.edu/estir/ or ftp://rtfm.mit.edu/pub/usenet/sci.answers/sci/electrochemistry-faq/
Exide, http://www.exideworld.com/faq/faq_auto.html
Hawker, http://www.hepi.com/faq.htm
Ibex, http://www.ibexmfg.com/appnotes/appmain.htm
Interstate, http://www.ibsa.com/www_2001/content/faqs/tech_talk/maintenance/faq_tech_maint.htm
Johnson Controls, http://www.jci.com/bg/PressRoom/pr_faqs.htm
Kennedy, Peter, Marine Electrical Systems, http://www.pkys.com/FAQ.htm
Motorcycle Batteries USA, http://www.motorcyclebatteriesusa.com/pages/why.asp
Northern Arizona Wind & Sun, http://www.wind-sun.com/Batteries/Battery_FAQ.htm
Odyssey, http://www.odysseyfactory.com/odyfaq.htm
Optima, http://www.optimabatteries.com/FAQ.asp
Powerstream, http://www.powerstream.com/BatteryFAQ.html
Protectiontech, http://www.protectiontech.com/batterie1.htm
sci.chem.electrochem FAQ, http://electrochem.cwru.edu/estir/
Starter FAQ, http://www.team.net/sol/tech/starter.html
ThermOil, http://www.thermoilbatteries.com/faq.htm
Thermodymanics Reactor, http://www.racingbatteries.com/press/11-12_8-2001.html
Trojan, http://www.trojan-battery.com/customercare_faq.html
Ultimate Deep Cycle FAQ, http://www.wind-sun.com/Batteries/Battery_FAQ.htm
U.S. Battery, http://www.usbattery.com/faq.htm
UzExide, http://www.uzexide.com/faqcover.htm
Float Chargers and Battery Maintainers:
AccuMate [Optimate], (UK) +44-1604-890995 or http://www.accumate.co.uk/
Battery Doctors [Pro Charge], (US) 1-800-357-4003 or http://www.batterydoctors.com/
Battery Tender, please see Deltran
BatteryMINDer, please see VDC Electronics
BatterySAVER, please see ICP Global Technology
ChargeTek [Charger Keeper], (US) +1-805-278-4925 or http://www.chargetek.com/
Deltran [Battery Tender], (US) +1-386-736-7900 or http://www.batterytender.com/
Matson-USA, (US) 1-800-328-7730 or http://www.matson-usa.com/
EZ Red, (US) +1-607-467-2866, 1-800-522-7947 or http://www.ezred.com
ICP Global Technology [BatterSAVER], (Canada) +1-514-270-5770 or http://www.icpglobal.com/
JC Whitney, (US) +1-312-431-6102 or http://www.jcwhitney.com
K&K [Top Dog], (US) +1-816-891-7779 or http://www.jumpstarter.com/
Lambert Enterprises [Keep-It-Up], (US) +1-919-402-0900 or http://lambertenterprises.8k.com/
Northern Tool & Equipment, (US) 1-800-533-5545 or http://www.nothern-online.com/
PowerStream Technology, (US) +1-801-764-9060 or http://www.powerstream.com/
PulseTech Products, (US) +1-817-329-6099, 1-800-580-7554 or http://www.pulsetech.com/
Solargizer
Schumacher, (US) +1-847-385-1600 or http://www.batterychargers.com/
VDC Electronics, (US) +1-631) 423-8029, 1-800-379-5579 or http://www.vdcelectronics.com/
Battery MINDer
SureCharge
Generators and Gensets:
A B Gensets, (Canada) +1-519-699-5712 or http://www.abgensets.com/
Americas Generators, (US) +1-305-592-6800 or http://www.americasgenerators.com/
AmpTech, (US) 1-800-364-9966
Atalanta, (UK) +44-1277-653-281 or http://www.butylproducts.co.uk/
Atlas Copco, (Belgium) +32-3-450-6110 or http://www.atlascopco.com/
AutoGen, (Ireland) +44-028-8774-7500 or http://www.autogen-generators.com/
AVK, please see Newage AVK SEG
Baldor Electric Co., (US) +1-479-646-4711 or http://www.baldor.com/
Balmar [Power Charge], (US) +1-369-435-6100 or http://www.balmar.net/
Caterpillar, (US) +1-309-675-1000 or http://www.caterpillar.com/
Coleman [Powermate], (US) 1-800-454-1805 or http://www.colemanpowermate.com/
Colorado Standby, (US) +1-719-264-0020 or http://www.coloradostandby.com/
Cummings, (US) +1-763-574-5000, 1-800-888-6626 or http://www.cummins.com/
Onan, (US) +1-763-574-5000, 1-800-888-6626 or http://www.onanindiana.com/
Detroit Diesel, (US) +1-313-592-5708 or http://www.detroitdiesel.com/
Deutz, (US) +1-770-564-7100 or http://deutzusa.com/
Dewalt, (US) 1-800-4-DEWALT or http://www.dewalt.com/
Effeti S.r.l., (Italy) +39-5190-1616 or http://www.effeti.it/
Ferris, (US) +1-508-881-4602 or http://www.charternet.com/greatgear/hamiltonferris/index.html
FG Wilson, (UK) +44-28-2826-1000 or http://www.fgwilson.com/
Finning, (UK) +44-1753-497-309 or http://www.finning.co.uk/
Fischer Panda, (Germany) +49-5254-92020, http://www.fischerpanda.de/, (US) +1-954-462-2800, 1-800-508-6494 or http://www.fischerpanda.com/
Forcefield [Wind Generators], (US) +1-970-484-7257, 1-877-944-6247 or http://www.otherpower.com/
Generac, (US) 1-888-GENERAC or http://www.generac.com/
Guardian, (US) 1-888-GENERAC or http://www.guardiangenerators.com/
Goodall Mfg. LLC, (US) +1-952-941-6666, 1-800-328-7730 or http://www.goodallmfg.com/
Hitachi, (Japan) +81-3-5259-5575, http://global.hitachi.com or (US and Canada) 1-800-448-2244
Honda, (US) +1-678-339-2600 or +1-770-497-6400 or http://www.hondapowerequipment.com/
Honeywell, (US) +1-973-455-2000, +1-602-365-3099, 1-800-601-3099 or http://www.honeywell.com/
Indamex, (US) +44-17807-52-323 or http://www.indamexltd.com/
Integrated Power System International, (IPSI), (US) +1-585-334-5803, 1-800-959-4724 or http://www.ipsi.net/
Jack Rabbit [Wind and Hydro Generators], (US) +1-203-961-8133 or http://www.jackrabbitmarine.com/
John Deere, (US) +1-309-765-8000 or http://www.deere.com/
Kawasaki, (US) +1-949-460-5688 or http://www.kawasaki.com/
Kirloskar, (India) +91-20-581-0341 or http://www.kirloskar.com/
Kohler, (US) 1-800-544-2444 or http://www.kohlerpowersystems.com/
Kubota, (US) +1-310-370-3370 or http://www.kubota.com/
Lister-Petter [X-Series], (UK) +44-1453-544-141 or http://www.lister-petter.co.uk/
Mase Generators, (Italy) +39-0547-354311 or http://www.masegenerators.com/
Markon, please see Newage AVK SEG
Mastervolt Intl., (Netherlands) +31-20-342-2100 or http://www.mastervolt.com/
Maesco [POW-R-GARD], (US) +1-856-829-7798, 1-800-257-8133 or http://www.maesco.com/
Miller Electric, (US) +1-920-734-9821 http://www.millerwelds.com/
Mitsubishi, (US) +1-714-220-2500 http://www.mitsubishielectric.com/
MultiQuip, (US) +1-310-537-3700, 1-800-421-1244 http://www.multiquip.com/
Newage AVK SEG, (UK) +44-17-8048-4000 or http://www.newage-avkseg.com/
Nikko, (Japan) +81-3-37399111
Northern Lights, (US) +1-206-789-3880 http://www.northern-lights.com/
Onan, please see Cummings
Perkins, (UK) +44-1733-58-3000 or http://www.perkins.com/
Polar Power, (US) +1-310-830-9153 or http://www.polarpowerinc.com/
Porter Cable, (US) 1-800-321-9443 or http://www.porter-cable.com/
PowerCo Systems, (UK) +44-1723-376133 or http://www.generatorsets.co.uk/
Powertech, (Canada) +1-905-629-1424 or www.weenterprises.com/utilities/utilities.htm
Powsys Technology Inc., (Canada) +1-604-951-8118 or http://powsys.com/
Robin Subaru, (US) +1-630-350-8200 or http://www.robinamerica.com/
SALT, (US) +1-305-289-1150 or http://www.salt-systems.com/
Samford, please see Newage AVK SEG
SDMO Industries, (France) +33-82-500-4002 or http://www.sdmo.com/
SEG, please see Newage AVK SEG
Sintech Advanced Power Products, (S. Africa) +27-11-787-0178 or http://www.sinetech.co.za/
SIP Group, (UK) +44-1509-500-300 or http://www.sip-group.com/
Toplank Mobile Power, (Austria) +43-22-39-50-58 or http://www.toplak.com/
Uljanik TESU, (Croatia) +385-52-373-562 or http://www.tesu.uljanik.hr/
Universal Motors, (formally Medalist Industries) please see Westerbeke
Victron Energy V.B. [WhisperGen], (Netherlands) +31-36-535-9700 or www.victronenergy.com/
Visa S.p.A, (Italy) +39-04-22-50-91 or http://www.onis-visa.com/
Volvo Penta, (Sweden) +46-31-235-460 or http://www2.volvo.com/volvopenta/
Waukesha Engine, (US) +1-262-547-3311 or http://www.waukeshaengine.com/
Westerbeke, (US) +1-508-823-7677 or http://www.westerbeke.com/
Yamaha Motor Corp., (US) 1-800-88-YAMAHA or http://www.yamaha-motor.com/
Youtility, (US) +1-603-883-8102 or http://www.youtility.com/
Glossaries and Dictionaries:
Acronyms http://www.bmpcoe.org/guideline/books/3676/0005ae9b.html
http://www.autobatteries.com/basics/definitions.asp
http://www.bpspowersu.com/knowledge/glossary.htm
http://www.cdtechno.com/cd/library/glossary/search.htm
http://www.concordebattery.com/products/technical_info/glossary.htm
Definitions http://www.bmpcoe.org/guideline/books/3676/000008cd.html
http://www.dynastybattery.com/cd_dyn/contact/tech_support/7745.htm
http://www.ecozen.com/batdict1.htm
Electrochemisty Dictionary, http://electrochem.cwru.edu/ed/dict.htm
Electrochemisty Encyclopedia, http://electrochem.cwru.edu/ed/encycl/
http://www.high-techproductions.com/glossary1.htm
http://www.powerstream.com/glossary.html
http://www.racingbatteries.com/glossary.html
Standards and Specifications http://http://www.bmpcoe.org/guideline/books/3676/00000da0.html
http://www.windsun.com/Batteries/battery_Glos.htm
History:
http://www.bbma.co.uk/introbatterymain.htm
http://www.corrosion-doctors.org/Biographies/PlantelBio.htm
http://www.europulse.com/battery_history/battery_history.htm
http://www.geocities.com/bioelectrochemistry/plante.htm
http://italianminds.healthekids.net/course.phtml?course_id=412
http://www.monstercable.com/MonsterWired/October01/Article_PowerCells_History.htm
Inverters and Inverter-Chargers:
1stPower.com, a division of Energy Technologies, Inc., (US) +1-419-522-4444 or http://www.1stpower.com/
Advanced Energy Inc. [AEI], (US) +1-603-654-9322 or http://www.advancedenergy.com/
Aixcon Elektrotechnik GmbH, (Germany) +49-24-21-2210 or http://www.aixcon.de/
ASP, (Switzerland) +41-55-246-4114 or http://www.asp-ag.com
Astron Corp., (US) +1-949-458-7277 or http://www.astroncorp.com/
Balmar, (US) +1-369-435-6100 or http://www.balmar.net/
Battery Doctors, (US) 1-800-357-4003 or http://www.batterydoctors.com/
Big Beam, (US) +1-815-459-6143 or http://www.bigbeam.com/
Charles Industries, (US) +1-847-806-6300 or http://www.charlesindustries.com/
Cobra Electronics Corp. [Highgear], (US) +1-773-622-2269 or http://www.cobra.com/
Coleman [Powermate], (US) 1-800-454-1805 or http://www.colemanpowermate.com/
Convertitori Statici Srl, (Italy) +39-059-909-058 or http://www.convertitori-statici.com/
Cotek Electronic Ind. Co., (Taiwan) +886-3-366-1581 or http://www.cotek.com.tw
Century Manufacturing, (US) +1-612-884-3211, 1-800-328-2921 or http://www.cloreautomotive.com/
DC AC Power Inverters, (US) +1-212-685-4065 or http://www.dcacpowerinverters.com/
De Stroomwinkel [Top Dog], (Netherlands) +31-172-650-737 or http://www.stroomwinkel.nl/
Dimension, (US) 1-800-533-6418 or http://www.dimensionsunlimited.com/
DR Tecnologie Srl, (Italy) +39-02-926-6191 or http://www.drtec.com/
Durite, (UK) +44-1255-555200 or http://www.durite.co.uk
Dymamote, (US) +1-206-282-1000 or http://pagecoinc.com/
Dytek, please see Charles Industries
Exeltech, (US) +1-817-595-4969, 1-800-886-4683 or http://www.exeltech.com/
Fischer Panda, (Germany) +49-5254-92020, http://www.fischerpanda.de/, (US) +1-954-462-2800, 1-800-508-6494 or http://www.fischerpanda.com/
Fronius International GmbH, (Austria) +43-7242-241-254 or http://www.fronius.com/
Frontline Systems & Services Ltd., (India) +91-44-2834-0055 or http://www.frontlineups.com/
Galaxy Products cc, (S. Africa) +27-11-477-0400
Go Power Electric, (Canada) 1-866-247-6527 or http://www.gpelectric.com/
GSL Electronics Pty Ltd, (Australia) +61-2-9620-9988 or http://www.gsl.com.au/
Heart Interface, please see Xantrex
Helios Technology Srl, (Italy) +39-049-943-0288 or http://www.heliostechnology.com/
Icemaster GmbH, please see Fischer Panda
JAS Technologies Ltd, (UK) +44-870-6040-342 or http://www.jastechnologies.co.uk/
Jensen, (US) http://www.jensen.com/
Landau, (UK) +44-1489-881-588 or http://www.landauuk.com/
La Marche Mfg., (US) +1-847-299-1188 or http://www.lamarche-power.com/
Magnetek, (US) +1-310-689-1620 or http://www.magnetekpower.com/
Magnum Energy, (US) +1-425-353-8833 or http://www.magnumenergy.com/
RD series
MD series
Mahe Welding Technology, (UK) +44-1909-517011 or http://www.maheuk.com/
Mekatronics Products, (India) +91-11-2737-2131 or http://www.mekatronics.org/
Mastervolt, (Netherlands) +31-20-342-2100 or http://www.mastervolt.com/
MHI, (US) +1-514-369-4919 or http://www.majorpower.com/
MLT Drives, (S. Africa) +27-21-683-331 or http://www.mltdrives.com/
Outback, (Australia) +61-7-3217-9720
Nauticharger, (Italy) +39-0431-687013, (Fax) or http://www.nauticharger.com/
NKF Electronics, (Netherlands) +31-182-592-333 or http://www.nkfelectronics.com/
Outback Power Systems, (US) +1-360-435-6030 or http://www.outbackpower.com/
Pacific Solar, (Australia) +61-2-9316-6811 or http://www.pacificsolar.com.au/
Pivotal Power, (US) +1-902-835-7268 or http://www.pivotalpower.com/
Power Master Technology Co., (Taiwan) +886-226-877-840, http://www.powermaster.com.tw, (UK) +44-1954-205-743 or http://www.powermastersystems.com
Power Services, (India) +91-2236-0575 or http://www.indiapowerhouse.com/
Power Solutions Australia, (Australia) +61-3-9762-0757 or http://powersolution.com.au/
PowerBright, (US) +1-514-421-6775, 1-866-295-6775 or http://www.powerbright.com/
PowerStream, (US) +1-801-764-9060 or http://www.powerstream.com/
Powsys Technology Inc., (US) +1-604-951-8118 or http://powsys.com/
Proven Engineering Products, (UK) +44-1563-543-020 or http://www.provenenergy.com/
Rich Electric Co., (Taiwan) +886-6-254-1000 or http://www.rich-electric.com/site/
Samlex, (Netherlands) http://www.samlex.com/, (Canada) 1-800-561-5885 or http://www.samlexamerica.com/
Selectronic, (Australia) http://www.selectronic.com.au/
Shaefer, (US) +1-508-881-7330 or http://www.schaeferpower.com/
Sima Products Corp., (US) +1-412-828-3700, 1-800-345-7462 or http://www.simacorp.com/
Sinergex Technologies LLC [PureWatts], (US) +1-801-523-3866 or http://www.sinergex.com/
Sintech Advanced Power Products [Powersource], (S. Africa) +27-11-787-0178 or http://www.sinetech.co.za/
SMA Regelsysteme GmbH [Sunny Boy], (Germany) +49-561-9522-0, http://www.sma.de/, (US) +1-530-273-4895 or http://www.sma-america.com/
Smart Power Systems, (US) +1-410-391-9881 or http://www.smartpowerusa.com/
Solidstate Controls, (US) +1-614-846-7500, 1-800-635-7300 or http://www.solidstatecontrolsinc.com/
Statpower, please see Xantrex
Steca, (Germany) +49-8331-8558-0 or http://www.stecasolar.com/
Studer Innotec, (Switzerland) +41-27-205-6080 or http://www.studer-inno.com/
Tinseth, Phred, Inverters, http://www.phrannie.org/invert.html
Topaz Power, (Malaysia) +60-7-241-2313-511-3030 or http://www.topazpower.com/
Trace Engineering, please see Xantrex
Tripp Lite, (US) +1-773-869-1111 or http://www.tripplite.com
Vanner, (US) +1-614-771-2718, 1-800-227-6937 or http://www.vanner.com/
Vector Manufacturing [MAXX], (US) 1-866-584-5504 or http://www.vectormfg.com/
Virtual Technologies, (US) +1-509-244-3252 or http://www.virtualtechnologiesltd.com/
Victron Energy V.B. [Phoenix], (Netherlands) +31-36-535-9700 or www.victronenergy.com/
Wagan Corp., (US) +1-510-490-9221 1-800-231-5806 or http://www.wagan.com/
Whistler Group, (US) 1-800-531-0004 or http://www.whistlergroup.com/
Wilmore Electronics, (US) +1-919-732-9351 or http://www.wilmoreelectronics.com/
Youtility, (US) +1-603-883-8102 or http://www.youtility.com
Xantrex [formally Statpower, Trace Engineering and Heart Interface], (Canada) +1-604-422-2777, 1-800-670-0707, 1-800-446-6180 or http://www.xantrex.com/
Fleet Power
Freedom
Portawattz
Prosine
Prowatt
SunTie
TruckPower
Isolators, Combiners and Seperators:
Ample Power, (US) +206-789-0827 http://www.amplepower.com/
Arco Marine, (US) +1-850-455-5476. 1-800-722-2720 or http://www.arcomarine.com/
Balmar, (US) +1-369-435-6100 or http://www.balmar.net/
Charles Industries [C-Power], (US) +1-847-806-6300 or http://www.charlesindustries.com/
Cole Hersee, (US) +1-617-268-2100 or http://www.colehersee.com/
GSL Electronics, (Australia) +61-2-9620-9988 or http://www.gsl.com.au/
Guest Company, (US) +1-203-235-4421 or http://www.guestco.com/
Heart Interface, please see Xantrex
Hellroaring Technologies, (US) +1-406-883-3801 or http://www.hellroaring.com/
Lambert Enterprises [Keep-It-Up], (US) +1-919-402-0900 or http://lambertenterprises.8k.com/
Mastervolt, (Netherlands) +31-20-342-2100 or http://www.mastervolt.com/
Hehr Power Systems [Powerline], (US) +1-817-535-0284 or http://www.hehrpowersystems.com/
Lightning Audio Storm, (US) +1-480-966-0393, 1-888-881-8186 or http://www.lightningaudio.com/
Mastervolt Intl. [Battery Mate], (Netherlands) +31-20-342-2100 or http://www.mastervolt.com/
Nauticharger, (Italy) +39-0431-687013, (Fax) or http://www.nauticharger.com/
Newmar Mfg., (US) +1-714-751-0488 or http://www.newmarpower.com/
Piranha Offroad, (Australia) +61-03-9762-1200 or http://www.piranhaoffroad.com.au
Redarc, (Australia) +61-8-8186-5633 or http://www.redarc.com.au/
Sure Power Industries, (US) +1-503-692-5360, 800-845-6269 or http://www.surepower.com/
Transpro, (US) +1-407-298-4563, 1-800-327-7792 or http://www.transpo-usa.com/
Vanner Power Goup, (US) +1-614-771-2718, 800-AC-POWER or http://www.vanner.com/
Victron Energy V.B., (Netherlands) +31-36-535-9700 or www.victronenergy.com/
Argo, (Isolator)
Cytrix, (Combiner)
Wagner Products, (US) +1-314-966-4444 or http://www.wagnerproducts.com/
Wells Marine Technology, (US) 1-877-228-6299 or http://www.wellsmarinetech.com/
Bass Maxx, (Combiner)
Batt Maxx, (Isolator)
West Marine, (US) 1-800-538-0775 or http://www.westmarine.com/
Xantrex [Pathways], (Canada) +1-604-422-2777, 1-800-670-0707, 1-800-446-6180 or http://www.xantrex.com/
Jump Starters and Jumper (or Booster) Cables:
Associated [Kwikstart], (US) +1-314-385-5178 or http://www.associatedequip.com/
Bolder Technologies [SecureStart], (US) +1-877-215-7278
Buffalo Tools [Jump Start], (US) +1-636-532-8988, 1-800-56-TOOLS or http://www.buffalotool.com/
Deltran [Battery Tender Jump 'N' Start], (US) +1-386-736-7900 or http://batterytender.com/
Durst Industries, (Australia) ++61-2-9660-1755 or http://www.durst.com.au/
Goodall Mfg. [Start-All], (US) +1-952-941-6666, 1-800-328-7730 or http://www.goodallmfg.com/
jtm jumpstarters, (Ireland) +353-404-66998 or http://www.jtmjumpstarters.ie/
JumpStartCar.com, (US) +353-404-66998 or http://cooncat.com/jsc/
K&K [Jump-N-Carry], (US) +1-816-891-7779 or http://www.jumpstarter.com/
MAC Tools, (US) 1-800-MAC-TOOLS or http://www.mactools.com/
Preston [Jump It]
Nikota [Super Power], (US) +1-626-336-1128 or http://www.nikotausa.com/
Schumacher, (US) +1-847-385-1600 or http://www.batterychargers.com/
Instant Power
Mity Mite
Solar, (US) +1-952-884-3211, 1-800-328-2921 or http://www.solaronline.com/
Vector Manufacturing, (US) 1-866-584-5504 or http://www.vectormfg.com/
Easy-Start
Start-It
Xantrex [xPower], (Canada) +1-604-422-2777, 1-800-670-0707, 1-800-446-6180 or http://www.xantrex.com/
Low Voltage Disconnects, (LVD):
BLI International [Priority Start], (US) 1-800-780-8276 or http://www.prioritystart.com/
Duracomm [Meanwell], (US) +1-816-472-5544, 1-800-467-6741 or http://www.duracomm.com/
Mastervolt Intl. [Battery Watch], (Netherlands) +31-20-342-2100 or http://www.mastervolt.com/
Newmar Mfg., (US) +1-714-751-0488 or http://www.newmarpower.com/
Outback Power Systems, (US) +1-360-435-6030 or http://www.outbackpower.com/
Purisys Inc. [Battery Brain], (US) +1-973-340-6000 or http://www.batterybrain.com/
Speciality Concepts, (US) +1-818-998-5238 or http://www.specialityconcepts.com/
Surepower, (US) +1-503-692-5360, 1-800-992-7873 or http://www.surepower.com/
Victron Energy V.B. [BatteryProtect], (Netherlands) +31-36-535-9700 or www.victronenergy.com/
Xenotronix, (US) +1-407-331-4793 or http://www.xenotronix.com/
Libraries:
Alex's Battery Library, http://www.iserv.net/~alexx/lib/componet.htm
Electrochemical Science and Technology Information Resource [ESTIR], http://electrochem.cwru.edu/estir
Hyperlink Lists:
Find1001, http://www.find1001.com
BaSyTek Link Page, http://www.basytec.de/links_e.html
Boat Batteries and Generator Sets, http://www.boatowners.com/electrical.htm
Darden, William, Battery Manufacturers And Brand Names List, http://www.batteryfaq.org
Darden, William, Battery References and Information Links, http://www.batteryfaq.org
Darnell.Com, http://www.darnell.com/powersources/links.stm
Electric Vehicles, http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Downs/4214/links.html
Just-Battery-Links, http://www.just-battery-links.com/
Renewable Energy Links, http://www.otherpower.com/otherpower_links.html
Tinseth, Phred, "Sources", http://www.phrannie.org/sources.html
Magazines and Articles:
[Note: Some magazines require a fee to read their article.]
"Auto Batteries", Consumer Reports, October, 1991, http://www.consumerreports.org/
"Batteries", Consumer Reports, February, 1987, http://www.consumerreports.org/
"Batteries", Consumer Reports, October, 2000, http://www.consumerreports.org/
Battery Digest, http://www.batteriesdigest.com/
Batteries International, (UK) http://www.batteriesinternational.com/
Battery Power Products and Technology, http://www.batterypoweronline.com/
"Best Bet in Auto Batteries", Consumer Reports, October, 1995, http://www.consumerreports.org/
"Beyond Batteries", Scientific American, http://www.sciam.com/explorations/122396explorations.html
Boating News, http://www.boatingnews.com/
"Car Batteries Power vs. promises", Consumer Reports, November, 2003, http://www.consumerreports.org/
"Car batteries that last", Consumer Reports, October, 2002, http://www.consumerreports.org/
Darden, William, "Connecting The Power", RV Gazette, October, 2002, http://www.explorer-rvclub.com/
Darden, William, "Equalizing Equation", RV Gazette, September, 2002, http://www.explorer-rvclub.com/
Darden, William, "Truth or Consequences", RV Gazette, July-August, 2002, http://www.explorer-rvclub.com/
Darden, William, "What you don't know about batteries could hurt you, or worse", Boat & Motor Dealer, January-February, 2003, http://www.boatmotordealer.com/
Dell, Ron, "Batteries Today", chembytes e-zine, http://www.chemsoc.org/chembytes/ezine/2000/toolkit_mar00.htm
Donaldson, Joel, "Battery Basics", Trailer Life, May, 1994
Electrifying Times, http://www.electrifyingtimes.com/
EV World, http://www.evworld.com/
"First Aid for an Auto Battery", Consumer Reports, November, 1995, http://www.consumerreports.org/
Hawkins, Tim, "Batteries: Playing Pinball with Atoms", Nuts &; Volts Magazine, November, 1995, http://www.nutsvolts.com/
"Home Power", http://www.homepower.com/
Lucius, Jeff, "Dyna-Batt and Other Sealed Lead Acid Batteries" [As Car Batteries], http://www.stealth316.com/2-dynabatt.htm
Mazda Miata Battery, http://www.miata.net/garage/battery.html
Oltman, Stu, "Understanding Motorcycle Batteries", Wing World Magazine, http://www.yuasabatteries.com/motor_battery.asp
Power Quality, http://www.powerquality.com/
"Solving Chronic [Marine] Battery Problems", http://marinesurvey.com/yacht/batteries.htm
The Battery Man, IBMA, http://www.thebatteryman.com/
"What To Buy When Your Battery Dies", Consumer Reports, October, 1998, http://www.consumerreports.org/
Manuals:
Battery Technical Manual, Battery Council International, http://www.batterycouncil.org/,Chicago, 1998.
First National Battery Training Manual, First National Battery, http://www.battery.co.za/downloads/dl/AutoTrainMan.pdf
Hawker Standby Batteries Technical Manual, http://www.hawker-batteries.com/product/content/pdf/product65.pdf
USABC EV Battery Test Procedures, http://www.uscar.org/
Miscellaneous Battery Information:
AutosSquare.com, (US) http://www.AutosSquare.com
Battery Mat, (US) http://www.batterymat.com/
BCI [Battery] Group Number Specifications, http://www.rtpnet.org/~teaa/bcigroup.html or http://www.exidebatteries.com/bci.cfm
Bierrie, John, AGM batteries, used to be, (advice on batteries?), http://www.bitwrangler.com/wt/lv-ab-agm.html
Bowling, Bruce and Grippo, Al, Battery Cold-Cranking Amp Estimation Calculator, http://www.bgsoflex.com/cca.html
Car Battery Forum, Best Message Board, (US) http://carbattery.bestmessageboard.com/
Computer Memory Saver, (Item No 25035), (US) +1-610-323-2200, 1-800-345-1178 or http://www.eastwoodco.com/
Eidell,David, IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT THE SUITABILITY OF ABSORPTIVE GLASS MAT, (AGM) AND GELLED ELECTROLYTE BATTERIES IN RV'S, http://www.rversonline.org/ArtAGM.html
Exide [Exide Battery Care], http://www.exide.com/products/trans/na/battery_care/battery_care.html
Flow-Rite [Watering System], http://www.flow-rite.com/
Hydro Caps [Battery Filler Caps], (US) +1-305-696-2504
JBI Corp. [Testing Labs], (US) +1-419-855-3389 or http://www.jbicorp.com/
Matt's Battery Site, http://www.cs.ucf.edu/~matt/index.html
Motor Zoo [Automotive Classified and Hyperlinks], (US) http://www.motorzoo.com
Online Battery Simulators, http://mtrl1.me.psu.edu/Simulation/Description.htm
Pinney, Tor, THE INTEGRATED ENERGY SYSTEM, The Optimum Electrical Power System for the Cruising Sailboat, http://www.anchoryachts.com/articles/energy.htm
Philadelphia Scientific [Watering Systems], http://www.philadelphiascientific.com/
Underwriters Laboratories [Product Testing Labs], (US) 1-877-854-3577 or http://www.ul.com/
Used-Cars-Prices.Net, (US) http://www.used-cars-prices.net/
von Wentzel, Constantin, Comparing Marine Battery Technologies, http://www.vonwentzel.net/Battery/index.html
Watermaster [Watering Systems], (US) +1-212-452-0802, 1-800-272-6244 or http://www.watermasterusa.com/
Wire Sizing Software, http://www.midcoast.com/~aft/index2.html
Primers and Handbooks:
Ample Power, http://www.amplepower.com/primer/index.html
Battery Training Guide, Exide Corporation, Reading,PA.
Department of Energy, Primer on Lead-Acid Storage Batteries,, 1995, http://tis.eh.doe.gov/techstds/standard/hdbk1084/hdbk1084.pdf or http://www.tpub.com/content/doe/hdbk1084/index.htm
Guide Document for the Selection and Procurement of Lead-Acid Storage Batteries, Revision 2, July 1, 1993, University of California, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.
Lead-Acid Batteries, Best Manufacturing Practices, NAVSO P-3676, http://www.bmpcoe.org/guideline/books/3676/0000161f.html
SAND80-7022, Handbook for Battery Energy Storage in Photovoltaic Power Systems Final Report, November 1979, Bechtel National Inc., San Francisco, California.
SAND81-7135, August 1981, Handbook of Secondary Storage Batteries and Charge Regulators in Photovoltaic Systems Final Report, Exide Management and Technology Company, Yardley, Pennsylvania.
Scheidler, Ralph E., Introduction to Batteries and Charging Systems, http://www.surepower.com/pdf/ebr_int.pdf
Sullivan, Kevin R., 12-volt Lead Acid BATTERY BASICS, http://www.autoshop101.com/trainmodules/batteries/101.html
Sullivan, Kevin R., BATTERY SERVICE, http://www.autoshop101.com/trainmodules/batservice/101.html
Regulators and Charge Controllers:
AC Delco, (US) http://www.acdelco.com/
Adverc [Deltec], (UK) +44-1902-380494 or http://www.adverc.co.uk/
Ample Power, (US) +1-206-789-0827 http://www.amplepower.com/
AmpTech, (US) 1-800-364-9966
Arco Marine, (US) +1-850-455-5476, 1-800-722-2720 or http://www.arcomarine.com/
Auto-Trol, (US) +1-503-709-1513 or http://www.autotrolltd.com/
Balmar, (US) +1-369-435-6100 or http://www.balmar.net/
Centerfielder
Max Charge
Benning, (Germany) http://www.benning.de/
Bosch, (Germany) +49-711-811-0, http://www.bosch.de/, (US) 1-888-715-3616 or http://www.boschusa.com/
C.E. Niehoff, (US) +1-847-866-6030, 1-800-NIEHOFF or http://www.ceniehoff.com/
Charles, (US) +1-847-806-6300 or http://www.charlesindustries.com/
CruzPro, (New Zealand) +64-9-838-3331 or http://www.cruzpro.com/
Delco Remy, (US) 1-800-372-0222 or http://www.delcoremy.com/
Denso [Nippondenso], (Japan) http://www.globaldenso.com/, (US) +1-248-350-7500 or http://www.densocorp-na.com/
Delphi, (US) http://www.delphi.com/
ElecTroDyne, (US) +1-207-883-4121, 1-800-341-0242 or http://www.electrodyne.com/
Energy Source Guide for Solar Charge Controllers, http://energy.sourceguides.com/businesses/byGeo/US/byP/solctl/byB/mfg/mfg.shtml
ETA Engineering, (US) +1-480-966-1380, 1-877-964-4188 or http://www.etaengineering.com/
Heliotrope General, (US) +1-619-460-3930 or 1-800-552-8838
Hehr Power Systems [Powerline], (US) +1-817-535-0284 or http://www.hehrpowersystems.com/
Hitachi, (Japan) +81-3-5259-5575, http://global.hitachi.com or (US and Canada) 1-800-448-2244
Iskra, (Solvenia) +386-5-33-93-000 or http://www.iskra-ae.com/
Kato Engineering, (US) +1-507-625-4011 or http://www.kato-eng.com/voltreg.html
Leece-Neville, please see Prestolite
Lesteck, (US) 1-800-433-7628
Lucas, (UK) please see TRW Lucas
Magneti Marelli, (Italy) +39-02-972-7211 or http://www.magnetimarelli.net/
Mastervolt Intl., (Netherlands) +31-20-342-2100 or http://www.mastervolt.com/
Mitsubishi, (US) +1-513-398-2220 or http://www.meaa-mea.com/
Motorcraft [Ford], (US) 1-800-392-3673 or http://www.motorcraft.com/
Motorola, (US) please see Prestolite
Morningstar [Solar], (US) +1-215-321-4457 or http://www.morningstarcorp.com/
Nikko, (Japan) +81-3-37399111
Nippondenso, (Japan) please see Denso
Outback Marine, (Australia) +61-7-5563-9088 or http://www.outbackmarine.com.au/
PennTex, (US) 1-877-590-7366 or http://www.penntexusa.com/
Powerline, please see Hehr Power Systems
PowerMaxx, (US) +1-770-981-5940 or http://www.powermaxx.com/
Powertech, (Canada) 1-905-629-1424 or http://www.weenterprises.com/utilities/utilities.htm
Prestolite, (UK) +44-1772-455515 or http://www.prestolite.com/
RV Power Products [Solar Boost], (US) +1-760-597-1642, 1-800-493-RVPP or http://www.rvpowerproducts.com/
Samlex, (Netherlands) http://www.samlex.com/, (Canada) 1-800-561-5885 or http://www.samlexamerica.com/
S.E.V. Marchell, (US) +1-509-453-8275 or http://www.smithae.com/
Specialty Concepts, (US) +1-818-998-5238 or http://www.specialtyconcepts.com/
SunWize, (US) 1-800-817-6527 or http://www.sunwize.com/
Transpo, (US) +1-407-298-4563, 1-800-327-7792 or http://www.transpo-usa.com/
TRW Lucas, (Germany) +49-2631-912-0, http://www.trwauto.de or (UK) http://www.lucas.co.uk/
Valeo, (France) +33-1-40-55-20-20 or http://www.valeo.com/
Vital, (US) http://www.vitalalternator.com/
Wilson, (Canada) +1-204-667-5535 or http://www.wilsonautoelectric.com/
Wind Generators, (US) +1-970-484-7257, 1-877-944-6247 or http://www.otherpower.com/
Xantrex [formally Trace Engineering], (Canada) +1-604-422-2777, 1-800-670-0707, 1-800-446-6180 or http://www.xantrex.com/
C-Series
Zeftronics [Aircraft], (US) +1-903-758-1604 or http://www.zeftronics.com
Zena, (US) +1-615-897-2011 or http://www.zena.net/htdocs/alternators/alt_inf.shtml
Solar and Photovoltaic (PV)
Advanced Energy Systems [AES], (Australia) +61-8-9470-6433 or http://www.aesltd.com.au/
AM Solar, Inc., (US) +1-541-284-2426 or http://www.amsolar.com/tableofcontents.html
Arizonia Solar Center [AZAC], (US) +1-623-587-8180 or http://www.azsolarcenter.com/
Backwoods Solar Electric Systems, (US) +1-208-263-4290 or http://www.backwoodssolar.com//
Clifford, Paul, A Manual Of Home Solar Management, and Why, (Australia) http://www.nofrillsinfo.bigpondhosting.com
Colorado Solar Electric, (US) +1-970-876-0862, 1-800-766-7644 or http://www.cosolar.com/
Elliot, Thomas W., An Upgrade to our Battery System and Lessons Learned, (US) http://www.wagonmaker.com/newbatt.html
ETA Engineering, (US) +1-480-966-1380, 1-877-964-4188 or http://www.etaengineering.com/
Exide Management and Technology Company, Handbook of Secondary Storage Batteries and Charge Regulators in Photovoltaic Systems - Final Report, (US) http://www.azsolarcenter.com/technology/technical/batteries.html
National Renewal Energy Laboratory [NREL], (US) http://www.nrel.gov/
Northern Arizona Wind & Sun, (US) 1-800-383-0195, http://www.windsun.com/ or www.solar-electric.com
OtherPower.com, (US) +1-970-484-7257, 1-877-944-6247 or http://www.otherpower.com/
Ribic's Wind and Solar, (US) +1-509-456-8397 or http://www.windandsolar.com/
RV Solar Electric, (US) 1-800-999-8520 or http://www.rvsolarelectric.com
SAND80-7022, Handbook for Battery Energy Storage in Photovoltaic Power Systems Final Report, November 1979, Bechtel National Inc., San Francisco, California.
SAND81-7135, August 1981, Handbook of Secondary Storage Batteries and Charge Regulators in Photovoltaic Systems Final Report, Exide Management and Technology Company, Yardley, Pennsylvania.
Southwest Photovoltaic, (PV) Systems, (US) 1-800-899-7978 or http://www.southwestpv.com/
Tinseth, Phred, "ELECTRICITY FROM THE SUN -- Is It For You?," http://www.phrannie.org/solar.html
Wind & Sun, (US) please see Northern Arizona Wind & Sun
"Smart" Chargers:
2003-01-3417: Ensuring Lead-Acid Battery Performance with Pulse Technology, Society of Automotive Engineers [SAE], (US) http://www.sae.org
AccuMate [OptiMate], (UK) +44-1604-890995 or http://www.accumate.co.uk/
ACI Chargers [SuperCharger], (Canada) +1-905-565-2856 or http://www.acichargers.com/
AM Solar SunRunner, (US) +1-541-284-2426 or http://www.amsolar.com/
Analytic Systems, (Canada) 1-800-668-3884, +1-604-543-7378 or http://www.analyticsystems.com/
Applied Magnetic and Power Converters (AMPCON), (US) +1-615-799-1100, 1-877-267-2608 or http://www.duracharge.com/
DuraCharge
Arlec, (Australia) http://www.arlec.com.au/ or (UK) +44-1582-544520
Astron Corp., (US) +1-949-458-7277 or http://www.astroncorp.com/
Adverc [Deltec], (UK) +44-1902-380494 or http://www.adverc.co.uk/
Battery Doctors [Pro Charge], (US) 1-800-357-4003 or http://www.batterydoctors.com/
Battery Tender, please see Deltran
BatteryMINDer, please see VDC Electronics
BatterySAVER, please see ICP Global Technology
Beacon Power [formally Advanced Energy], (US) +1-978-694-9121 or www.beaconpower.com
Cadex, (Canada) +1-604-231-7777 or http://www.cadex.com/
Canadus Power Systems [Can-PULSE], (US) formally Solartech, +1-216-831-6600 or http://www.canadus.com/
Cell-Con, (US) +1-610-280-7630, 1-800-771-7139 http://www.cell-con.com/
ChargeTek, (US) +1-805-278-4925 or http://www.chargetek.com/
CT
ChargeKeeper, (CK)
RTIC
TPRO
Charles Industries [C-Charger], (US) +1-847-806-6300 or http://www.charlesindustries.com/
Christie Automotive [PDQ], (US) +1-949-553-1003, 1-800-365-1003 or http://www.christieautomotive.com/
Cotek Electronic Ind. Co., (Taiwan) +886-3-366-1581 or http://www.cotek.com.tw
CTEK Sweden AB, (Sweden) +46-225-35180 or http://www.ctek.se
Delta-Q Technologies, (Canada) +1-604-327-8244 or http://www.delta-q.com/
Deltran [Battery Tender], (US) +1-386-736-7900 or http://www.batterytender.com/
Matson-USA, (US) 1-800-328-7730 or http://www.matson-usa.com/
Power Tender
Diversified Power International, (DPI) [Accu-Charge], (US) +1-423-538-9002 or http://dpichargers.com/
Exegon, (US) http://www.exegon.com/
Exeltech, (US) +1-817-595-4969 or http://www.exeltech.com/
Go Power Electric, (Canada) 1-866-247-6527 or http://www.gpelectric.com/
Guest Industrial, (US) +1-203-235-4421 or http://www.guestindustrial.com/
Heart Interface, please see Xantrex
Interacter Inc. [Lineage], (US) +1-203-630-0199 or http://www.interacter.com/
Iota Engineering [DLS], (US) +1-520-294-3292 or http://www.iotaengineering.com/
IVS Sales [Golf Cart], (US) +1-305-882-6767 or http://www.lvssales.com/
Japlar/Schauer, (US) +1-513-791-3030, 1-800-486-VOLT or http://www.battery-chargers.com/
Landau, (UK) +44-1489-881-588 or http://www.landauuk.com/
Leclanche, (Switzerland) +41-24-447-22-72 or http://www.leclanche.ch/
Mastervolt Intl., (Netherlands) +31-20-342-2100 or http://www.mastervolt.com/
Merchant Marine Inc., (US) +1-803-932-4103 or http://www.merchantmarineinc.com/
Minn Kota, (US) 1-800-227-6433, (Canada) 1-800-263-6390 or http://www.minnkotamotors.com/
Nauticharger, (Italy) +39-0431-687013, (Fax) or http://www.nauticharger.com/
New Electronics AB, (Finland) +358-6-364-5248 or http://www.new-electronics.com/
Newmar Mfg., (US) +1-714-751-0488 or http://www.newmarpower.com/
ABC
HDM
Progressive Dymanics, (US) +1-269-781-4241 or http://www.progressivedyn.com/
Power Master Technology Co., (Taiwan) +886-226-877-840, http://www.powermaster.com.tw, (UK) +44-1954-205-743 or http://www.powermastersystems.com
PowerDesigners [PowerCharge], (US) +1-608-231-0450 or http://www.powerdesigners.com/
PowerStream Technology, (US) +1-801-764-9060 or http://www.powerstream.com/
Professional Mariner [ProMariner], (US) +1-603-433-4440 or http://www.pmariner.com/
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