To determine if either of the popular Battery Minder devices provided any benefit in restoring sulfated batteries, a series of tests were performed on Eclipse 500 batteries manufactured by Enersys.  Battery Minder units 244CEC1-AA-S3 and 24041-AA-S3 were used for the t...

One of the most common areas of concern for Eclipse operators is battery life.  While common sense tells us that all batteries will eventually need to be replaced, the service life of Eclipse 500/550 batteries have failed to meet operators expectations.

What makes this...

One of the most common areas of concern for Eclipse operators is battery life.  While common sense tells us that all batteries will eventually need to be replaced, the service life of Eclipse 500/550 batteries has failed to meet operators expectations.

So what causes y...

One of the most frequently debated topics in Eclipse circles is the value of using a battery minder.  Some believe that the use of such a device will prolong battery life.  Others believe that the use of a battery minder device adds no value, and can actually reduce ba...