Power Selector FAQ

• Extensive Selection: Choose from Canada's largest inventory of batteries tailored to your needs.
• Quality Assurance: Deka batteries and chargers undergo world-class manufacturing and quality assurance, delivering exceptional product quality.
• Nationwide Accessibility: Rely on our extensive national network for access to premium products and industry-leading service wherever you are.
• Unmatched Support: Benefit from our industry-leading sales and service teams dedicated to discovering custom solutions to suit the needs of your operation.
• Eco-Friendly Solutions: East Penn Canada takes the liability of safe transport and recycling of used batteries off your hands. All batteries picked up are guaranteed to be responsibly recycled and never end up in landfills.

• Battery Recycling: We pick up used lead batteries for recycling.
• Licensed Operations: All our warehouses, vehicles, and drivers are fully licensed for the transportation and storage of used lead batteries.
• Safe Recycling: All used batteries are safely recycled at environmentally friendly smelters.

We support a circular economy infrastructure through:

• Manufacturing: Leveraging recycled materials, we manufacture premium lead batteries.
• Use: Our customers rely on our high-performance batteries for various applications, including transportation, material handling, backup power, and more.
• Collection: Once the batteries reach the end of their life, we pick them up for recycling.
• Recycling: We reclaim primary materials through our award-winning closed-loop recycling method to be used in the manufacture of new lead batteries.

Battery Management Systems (BMS) are crucial for ensuring the optimal performance, safety, and longevity of batteries. They monitor and manage various parameters such as voltage, current, temperature, and state of charge (SOC) to prevent issues like overcharging, deep discharging, and overheating.

Importance of the BID Module

For both Deka Fast Charge and Opportunity Charge options, a Battery Identification (BID) module is required. This module plays a critical role in:

• Monitoring Battery Amp Hour Throughput The BID module tracks the total amp hours that have been charged and discharged from the battery. This data is essential for understanding battery usage and health.
• Warranty Compliance Accurate monitoring of amp hour throughput is necessary to meet warranty requirements. Without the BID module, it would be challenging to verify that the battery has been used within the specified parameters, potentially voiding the warranty.

For batteries requiring a BID, it will be added to your order during battery selection and will appear on your quote accordingly.

When selecting batteries and chargers for your material handling equipment, several key factors should be considered to ensure optimal performance and cost-effectiveness:

Equipment Usage Patterns

• Operating hours per shift
• Number of shifts per day
• Types of loads being handled
• Operating environment (temperature, humidity, etc.)

Battery Specifications

• Voltage requirements
• Capacity (Amp-hour rating)
• Physical dimensions and weight
• Charging time requirements

Charging Infrastructure

• Available charging space
• Power supply capabilities
• Ventilation requirements
• Charging schedule flexibility

Maintenance Considerations

• Required maintenance schedule
• Watering requirements
• Staff training needs
• Service support availability

Our team can help you evaluate these factors and recommend the most suitable battery and charger combination for your specific needs.

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