Does the type of batteries you buy genuinely matter? For example, when choosing replacement batteries for equipment, you might wonder if you can use standard batteries or if you'll need to buy batteries specifically for the equipment. Unfortunately, the type of batteries does matter, but luckily for you, this guide is here to help.
Keep reading to find out how you can
choose the best battery for your Subsite electronics while making sure you make
the most out of your equipment.
What
Is Subsite Electronics?
Subsite Electronics specializes in
creating underground locator equipment. For example, a Subsite
locator finds where natural gas pipelines, water systems, and
electric lines run below ground. The specialized equipment can run
on off-the-shelf batteries, but it isn't recommended.
Size
Matters
When choosing replacement batteries,
it is important that you pick the right size and voltage. Your device won't
work with the incorrect size, and if the voltage is too high, it might end up damaging your device through energy spikes.
To find the size and voltage your
equipment needs, you can either:
- Look at the batteries that came with the equipment
- Read the user manual that came with the equipment
- Google your equipment to see what batteries are listed
C-Cells
vs. Lithium Batteries
While C-cell batteries are cheaper
and easier to find, the loss of productivity makes them less appealing. Since
c-cells need replacing more often due to them running out of power, this wastes
production time. Instead of working, people are taking time to constantly
replace batteries.
When it comes to Subsite
Electronics, standard batteries aren't made to take the punch. C-cells also
tend to lose connection, which means they need to be adjusted or replaced more
often.
You also need to consider power
regulation when you are choosing batteries. Lithium batteries provide a more
stable and robust power supply, which helps them stay connected through
interference. This is extremely important when working with SubsiteSonde
as the beacon needs to be able to send a strong signal to the tracker,
otherwise, time is wasted when the beacon needs to be retrieved.
On most fronts, lithium batteries
are better than c-cells, c-cells only have them beat in cost and availability,
but that barely even factors. Due to the amount of production time wasted when
using c-cells, the "price" you pay is not much lower than if you
bought lithium batteries to start with.
If you are still struggling to find
the appropriate battery for your equipment, you can take a look at the products
linked here.
Buy
the Best Batteries
Picking the correct replacement
batteries is more important than some people realize. Your choice will not only
affect how long the batteries last, but also the price (of the batteries, or of
the labor!). So use this guide to help you choose the right batteries for your
Subsite electronics.
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