http://www.batteries-faq.com/activekb en-us http://www.batteries-faq.com/activekb ActiveKB NX CustSvc@ibsa.com Sat, 19 May 2012 07:28:47 EDT 20 http://www.batteries-faq.com/activekb/questions.php?questionid=1 http://www.batteries-faq.com/activekb/questions.php?questionid=1 Charging Recommendation for all Deep Cycle Batteries whose part number start with the letter "U" (this includes the following battery part numbers: U1800, U200 ... Harold Ferrari Thu, 31 Mar 2011 17:36:33 EDT http://www.batteries-faq.com/activekb/questions.php?questionid=6 http://www.batteries-faq.com/activekb/questions.php?questionid=6 Note: Interstate’s automotive and commercial starting and Marine/RV batteries are considered Maintenance-Free products under normal operating conditions. However, in the event of an extreme ... Kerrie Howe Mon, 03 Nov 2008 17:05:44 EST http://www.batteries-faq.com/activekb/questions.php?questionid=53 http://www.batteries-faq.com/activekb/questions.php?questionid=53 How to read the date code on an Interstate 12-volt and 6-volt automotive, commercial, or marine batteryA 4 or 5-digit shipping date code is engraved into the cover of each Inte ... Kerrie Howe Tue, 20 Mar 2012 10:34:28 EDT http://www.batteries-faq.com/activekb/questions.php?questionid=48 http://www.batteries-faq.com/activekb/questions.php?questionid=48 Limited Warranty Interstate Battery System of America, Inc. (“IBSA”) warrants only to the original purchaser that: 1) this battery is free of defects in material and workmanship f ... Kerrie Howe Tue, 13 Oct 2009 10:40:38 EDT http://www.batteries-faq.com/activekb/questions.php?questionid=9 http://www.batteries-faq.com/activekb/questions.php?questionid=9 There are a number of factors affecting an alternator’s ability to adequately charge a battery. The greatest factors are: 1) How much current (amps) from the alternator is diverted to th ... Kerrie Howe Mon, 30 Aug 2010 13:43:41 EDT http://www.batteries-faq.com/activekb/questions.php?questionid=8 http://www.batteries-faq.com/activekb/questions.php?questionid=8 Deep discharges (leaving your lights on) Misapplication Using an undersized battery Loss of electrolyte due to under-hood heat or overcharging Undercharging or loose alternator belt ... Kerrie Howe Mon, 03 Nov 2008 15:48:06 EST http://www.batteries-faq.com/activekb/questions.php?questionid=55 http://www.batteries-faq.com/activekb/questions.php?questionid=55 The more discharged that a battery is, then the longer it will take to recharge it. Usually it takes several hours to effectively recharge a battery. If a battery is very discharged then it c ... Carrie Clark Wed, 09 Feb 2011 17:12:32 EST http://www.batteries-faq.com/activekb/questions.php?questionid=3 http://www.batteries-faq.com/activekb/questions.php?questionid=3 No, the type of plastic (polypropylene) used in battery cases today is a great electrical insulator, therefore cement causes no electrical discharge effect to the battery. Kerrie Howe Tue, 22 Jan 2008 17:56:35 EST http://www.batteries-faq.com/activekb/questions.php?questionid=52 http://www.batteries-faq.com/activekb/questions.php?questionid=52 Below are listed some of the most common deep-cycle batteries along with their voltage and Ah capacity (@ 20 HR). Should you need information on one not listed, please contact us. Part # ... Kerrie Howe Tue, 08 Jun 2010 10:43:42 EDT http://www.batteries-faq.com/activekb/questions.php?questionid=51 http://www.batteries-faq.com/activekb/questions.php?questionid=51 Interstate's automotive batteries are made by Johnson Controls, the world leader in battery quality with more than 80 years in the business. All but a few of these batteries are made i ... Kerrie Howe Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:03:34 EDT