Month: December 2018

Check nearly any golf cart zipping around the links, and you might find a Trojan battery powering it. It’s not a coincidence that many professional courses rely on this technology every day. There’s no room for error when folks are out on the course, whether for a club tournament, a business outing, or just for sport. The carts must run. Explore the wonderful, battery world that Trojan has created so you can make a solid decision on your next purchase.

Who is Trojan?

Trojan Battery Company has been in business since the mid-1920s. They’ve essentially built the battery industry up from the very beginning because they were one of the first innovators.

Most industry items were hardwired as Trojan grew and adjusted into their brand. By the 1950s, they were already cultivating batteries for the newest vehicles on the block: golf carts. Because Trojan was around for the birth of many technologies, they’ve worked through many of the kinks that hold back other brands.

They’ve continually improved their brand, products and technology. Trojan Battery Company remains a force in the industry with telltale maroon colors accenting their products.

Breaking the Mold With Environmental Responsibility

The Trojan innovators are currently working on renewable energy batteries to make an impact on every industry. Trojan Reliant started out with environmental responsibility in mind from the very beginning.

Trojan batteries are created with recyclable materials. It’s a fact that only one percent of the battery isn’t recyclable. The rest of the parts can be returned and reused in other products. Because there are so many vehicles requiring batteries today, being able to recycle any part of the power source is a huge boost to the environment’s health. Simply look for the maroon battery to add to your cart fleet.

Forging Ahead With AGM Designs

Trojan turned to AGM or absorbent glass mat technology when they realized that it perfectly fit their brand.

AGM batteries have these features that are suited toward golf-cart applications, such as:

• On-demand high current
• Reliable electricity
• Lightweight parts

It didn’t take long for this technology to gain acceptance with Trojan’s customers. The batteries lasted for an extended amount of time while remaining affordable. AGM, along with other battery types, are only sold when Trojan approves of the quality inherent to the design.

Why the Golf-Cart Industry Trusts in Trojan

Trojan Reliant has been in business for nearly 100 years. They don’t just specialize in golf-cart power either. Trojan services these industries too, including:

• Marine vessels
• Recreational vehicles
• Mass transportation
• Renewable energy

Through all of their innovations, they’ve found a sweet spot for their manufacturing success. Every battery comes from their facilities. There’s quality testing on every battery, including overcharging and slow-trickle charging.

Carts on the golf course go through a lot of stops and starts. Leaving just one client stranded on the back nine is cause for concern. Course managers know that they can trust in Trojan batteries to get those clients back to the clubhouse and into a relaxing lounge.

Northeast Battery’s Role

As a Master Distributor for Trojan, Northeast Battery continues on in the manufacturer’s steps. Choose from the latest battery types, including AGM batteries, so that your business can run without fail.

We have multiple locations throughout the Northeast to serve countless industries. Simply give us an application, and we can find the right battery. Our close relationship with Trojan means that we can support those customized scenarios too. There’s no need to struggle with an unusual, power need.

If any issue arises with a battery, we speak directly with the manufacturer.

Work alongside Northeast Battery when you have a question about powering the next cart in line. Our team supports AGM technology and everything in-between.

Odds are good that the only time you think about your car battery is when you turn the ignition key and are greeted with either nothing but clicks or the sound of the engine making a few halfhearted attempts to turn over. Most drivers have been in this frustrating predicament at one time or another, and it usually happens when they are running late for an important appointment or have some other pressing reason to be on their way. The next time this happens to you, it will most likely be due to one of three things.

You Need a New Battery

Modern automobile batteries are solidly made and built to provide years of faithful service, but they do not last forever. Regularly allowing car batteries to run down will shorten their lives as will extremely cold temperatures and taking lots of very short trips. When a car battery keeps draining, it is often a sign that trips are being taken that are not long enough to allow the alternator to recharge the battery fully. If you think that your battery is reaching the end of its road, you may be wise to eliminate other electrical problems before investing in a new one. Such problems include:

• Loose or worn battery cables
• Some sort of short circuit
• A faulty alternator
• A defective starter
• Fouled spark plugs

You Left Your Lights On

We have all left our headlights or interior lights on by accident and spent much of the following morning cursing our mistake. Auto manufacturers understand how enraging this can be, and most modern vehicles are fitted with buzzers or chimes to warn drivers when they remove the ignition key before switching everything off. However, consumers are fickle and tend to eschew jarring or excessively loud warnings in favor of more subtle alerts, which defeats the whole purpose of having such a system in the first place.

Some cars have headlights that are designed to stay on for several seconds to illuminate dark driveways, but this added convenience often leads to further frustration as drivers stand waiting in the freezing cold or pouring rain just to make sure that their lights actually switch off.

You Have Fallen Victim to Vampires (not that kind) or Parasites

When a car that was running fine the night before does not start, parasites or vampires are often to blame. Parasitic or vampire draw are terms used to describe the energy that is sapped from car batteries while their owners are sleeping peacefully in their beds. This current makes sure that radio stations are remembered, clocks tell the right time and alarms are doing their jobs, and it is not usually enough to make much of an impact on battery performance.

However, vampire draw can become a problem when batteries are old, neglected or cars sit idle for days or weeks at a time. If this is a recurring problem, it could be caused by faults in one of the systems that draw power when cars are not in use. Alarms are a common source of these frustrations. If you are wondering what can drain a car battery when its off, the vampires or parasites responsible could include:

• The stereo or infotainment unit
• The satellite navigation system
• The alarm or security system
• The engine computer’s internal memory
• Body control modules

Car Battery Q and A

What drains a car battery?

Car battery drain is usually caused by a major system, such as the headlights, being left on, but it can also be caused by prolonged periods of idleness, extreme temperatures, frequent brief journeys or a defect of some kind.

Can I place a car battery on a concrete floor?

What is known as garage floor drain was once a major cause of car battery drain, but the plastic shells that modern car batteries are encased in protect against concrete. This means that garage floor drain is rarely a problem today.

Are maintenance free batteries really maintenance free?

While they may not require regular fluid top ups, maintenance free batteries should be checked every now and then for corrosion, loose cables and other signs of damage or disrepair.

Is a more powerful battery always better?

Modern automobile electrical systems are extremely sophisticated, and they only draw the power they need no matter how mighty the battery connected to them is.