Smart Shunts: The Missing Piece in Your RV or Marine Power System
If you've ever come back to your RV or boat after a few weeks in storage to find your batteries
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Why Digital Testers Can Get It Wrong on New Batteries
Digital testers can get it wrong on new batteries. If you have ever seen a brand-new
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The solar journey does not end once the system is commissioned. A solar PV system is a long-term
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Your Solar Journey: A 6-Phase Roadmap to Energy Independence
Embarking on the path to solar energy is more akin to undertaking a regulated construction project
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The Financials: Costs, Incentives, and Payback Across Canada
Cost is determined by a complex interplay of three factors: the upfront system cost, the
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A Buyer's Guide to Solar Equipment for the Canadian Climate
Choosing the right hardware is fundamental to building a solar energy system that is efficient,
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How to select a qualified Canadian installer
For Canadian homeowners looking to adopt solar, selecting a qualified installer is an important
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The Case For Solar in the Great White North
Solar energy is transitioning from a niche interest into a mainstream home improvement strategy for
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Battling the Silent Battery Killer: A Guide to Preventing Parasitic Draws in Fleets
Imagine this: a fleet of buses, essential to daily operations, unexpectedly goes dead in the yard,
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McRae's Auto Electric and Canadian Energy: An Enduring Business Partnership
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McRae's Auto Electric proudly serves the Kootenays region as a specialist in
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Canadian Energy Presents Educational Webinar for RV Dealers
VANCOUVER, BC — May 28, 2025 — Canadian Energy, a leading Canadian provider of stored and renewable
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Powering your adventures: Top 5 issues to consider in an RV battery
When it comes to RVs, the battery is the heart of your adventures. Whether you're exploring the
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Sweaty Terminals: A Car Owner's Guide to Corrosion Prevention
Your car’s battery is the heart of its electrical system—whether it’s starting your engine,
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100% Canadian: The Story of Canadian Energy
From Humble Beginnings to National Impact (Yet Still Very Humble)
Canadian Energy has been a
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Choosing The Right Battery For Your Heavy-Duty Truck
Choosing a battery that is compatible with your truck is essential to ensure it will start reliably
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Winterizing Your Marine Batteries
Winter is officially here and it's time to put your boat away until the spring. Taking the time to
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Why your car battery is draining, and how you can prevent it.
It has happened to all of us - you come home after a long day, park your car, and head inside for
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Watering Guide for Flooded Batteries
To keep your flooded lead-acid batteries operating at at their best, periodic watering is required.
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Lead vs. Lithium: Sustainability
Considerations of sustainability, safety, and environmental impact play a pivotal role in the
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Lead vs. Lithium: Energy Density And Weight
While lithium-ion batteries are renowned for their higher energy density and lighter weight, it's
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Lead vs. Lithium: Charging Efficiency
As discussed in our previous blog post, it is imperative to understand the nuances of the use-case
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Lead vs. Lithium: Cycle Life
While it is true that lithium batteries have a longer cycle life than AGM batteries, it is very
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Do you know how sulfation is affecting your battery performance?
Sulfation is a common problem in traditional lead-acid automotive batteries. It occurs when the
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When Was The Battery Invented?
The practical use of electricity has been at our disposal since around the mid-late 1800's, but the
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Do Batteries Discharge When Left On Cement
We’re here to dispel a rumor and a myth that batteries discharge quicker if you were to leave them
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How To Install Batteries In Series
Hi, I'm Matthew Sauer with Canadian Energy. Today, I'll walk you through how to connect batteries
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Battery Recycling
It seems surprising that there's a meme going around where people are throwing their old batteries
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What To Do If Your Battery Has Corrosion
Hi there, my name is Matthew Sauer, SLI product manager for Canadian Energy. I'd like to talk about
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How To Boost A Dead Battery
If your car has died on the side of the road or in a remote area, such as this Toyota TRD Off Road,
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How To Maintain Your Battery
Hello, my name is Matthew Sauer. I am the SLI product Manager for Canadian Energy. Today, I will
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How To Replace A Vehicle Battery
Hello, my name is Matthew Sauer, and I am the product manager for Canadian Energy's SLI category.
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Battery Comparison - Flooded vs AGM
Hi, my name is Matthew Sauer with Canadian Energy, and today I'm going to talk about the
How To Properly Test Your Battery
I am Matthew Sauer, the SLI product manager for Canadian Energy. Today, I want to share a quick tip
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How To Choose A Car Battery.
Hello, my name is Matthew Sauer, I am the product manager for Canadian Energy's SLI category, which
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Meet Daniel Siggia
1.How long have you been with our company? 1725 days or as some might say - 4 Years, 8 months and
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CleanBC Heavy Duty Vehicle Efficiency Program
Incentives are available during October and November For up to a maximum of $15,000 per vehicle or
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Canadian Energy est considéré comme un service essentiel en Ontario et au Québec
Afin d’atténuer les effets de la COVID-19, chacun a un rôle à jouer. Il faut plus que des
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Canadian Energy deemed an essential service in Ontario and Quebec
In order to mitigate the impacts of COVID-19, everyone has a role to play. It takes more than
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Princess Auto Announces Canadian Energy as the Workshop Vendor of the Year
Workshop Vendor of the Year 2019
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Meet Grace Cyr
1. How long have you been with our company? 2 years and 4 months.
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Meet Rowena Bayas
1. How long have you been with our company? More than 2 years.
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MIXTECH TECHNOLOGY
MIXTECH EMX, MIXTECH EFB and MIXTECH EGM batteries combine the latest electrochemical advancements
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Is it legal to live off-grid in Canada?
When one thinks about living “off the grid”, they might think it’s a weekend away at a cottage or a
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Frequently Asked Questions About Batteries (FAQ)
Where can I recycle batteries? Battery recycling is extremely important to the environment and to
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Meet Kelly Sauerberg
1. How long have you been with our company? 17 short years.
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Meet Dean Smurthwaite
1. How long have you been with our company? Since February 2014.
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Meet Dave Chuckrowski
1. How long have you been with our company? Since 1991.
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Meet Mark Sauer
1. How long have you been with our company? Since around 1990.
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AGM vs. Flooded Lead-Acid Batteries - What You Need To Know
You most likely operate your vehicle, workplace equipment or renewable energy systems with
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Meet John Vanden Broek
1. How long have you been with our company? Since 1992.
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The Best of Inverter 101 Video Q&A
Our Canadian Energy Inverter 101 video is by far one of our most popular videos on YouTube and
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Meet Roxanne
1. How long have you been with our company? I have been with Canadian Energy for 25 years. Yes, I
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Why Is Summer Bad for Car Batteries?
Why Your Vehicle's Battery Struggles In Extreme Heat
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Battery technology will define the future of renewable energy
Renewable energy, especially solar and wind power, is quickly becoming the dominant locus of new
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Meet Becca Dunford
1. How long have you been with our company? I have been with Canadian Energy for 4 years as of
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Electronic Testers
Today’s subject is about electronic load testers for lead-acid starting batteries. There are many
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Meet Warren Wilmot
1. How long have you been with our company? 30 years.
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Common Ratings for Starting Lighting Ignition (SLI) Lead-acid Batteries in North America
The most common term for describing the amount of power a starting battery will deliver is CCA or
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Testing Batteries with a Carbon Pile Load Tester
Today we are covering carbon pile load testers. We use carbon pile load testers for load testing
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Meet Brad Clowes
1. How long have you been with our company? 2 years, 3 month, 9 days, 7 hours and 36-37-38-39
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When Should I Use a Deep Cycle Battery?
Our topic today is deep cycle batteries. Deep cycle batteries are batteries that are designed for
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Recycled Battery (Scrap) Handling
The handling and transportation of scrap and car lead acid batteries falls under the Dangerous
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Grid Defection Isn’t a Reason to Fight Distributed Energy—It’s a Reason to Embrace It
With solar exploding in growth around the U.S., conventional power plants are starting to get
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‘Instantly rechargeable’ battery could change the future of electric and hybrid automobiles
The innovation could expedite the adoption of electric and hybrid vehicles by eliminating the time
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Flooded versus AGM Batteries?
Both flooded and AGM batteries contain electrolyte mixture within the battery that's comprised of
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What’s the Difference Between CCA and CA?
We're talking about cranking batteries today, or otherwise known as engine starting batteries.
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Different Types of Battery Terminals
Whether you're wondering about side terminals developed for General Motors and Chevrolet vehicles,
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Preparing Your Batteries for Winter
Well, here we are in November, our short summer is behind us, and we are now looking to what many
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10 Canadian Slang Words You Should Know
Before heading to the Great White North, there’s something you should know – we talk funny. Not in
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How Does a Lead Acid Battery Work?
Every lead-acid battery contains 3 or 6 individual compartments within it's casing, depending on
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Battery Care and Maintenance
One of the most commonly overlooked things when it comes to lead acid batteries is care and
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Power Can be an Issue in Heavy Cycling Applications
With winter weather just around the corner we will be entering the season for floor scrubbers and
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Lithium Battery Advantages
It’s interesting how we can often talk about and promote a product but don’t take the time to fully
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MIXTECH Batteries
Discover Battery offers a premier line of maintenance-free automotive and commercial batteries
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Skidegate Band Council Solar Project to be one of the largest in British Columbia
Skidegate Band Council Solar Project to be one of the largest in British Columbia
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Cutting Edge Battery Tech Giving the Gift of Longer Life
How are current automotive batteries holding out? Battery life in North America is on the decline,
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The Future of Mobile & Renewable Energy Can Be Characterized In One Word: Simplicity
The barriers between consumers and renewable energy systems are fast eroding. Not only has the
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The State of Off-grid Solar in Canada
Trailblazers in the renewable energy industry are making it easier and more affordable to bring
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Top 10 Myths About Solar Debunked!
Myth 1: Solar panels don’t work in cold climates Most solar panels actually work best in cold
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Meet Adam Brown
1.How long have you been with our company? 13 years this summer.
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Choosing the Correct Marine Battery
With so many options in battery types and ratings it can be confusing trying to figure out what is
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True Sine Inverters
Our topic is true sine wave Inverters or pure sine wave inverters. So what is a true sine inverter?
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Modified Sine Inverters
Our topic today is modified sine wave inverters. So what is a modified sine wave inverter? Well,
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Inverter Installation Requirements
We're getting a lot of inquiries these days on inverter installation. What are some of the things
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Intro to Xantrex
Xantrex is a pioneer in the inverter and the inverter charger business. They were building
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High Frequency Inverters
So what's the difference between a high-frequency inverter than a low-frequency inverter? Well,
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Low Frequency Inverters
So what are the characteristics or differences in low-frequency or transformer-based inverters?
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Lifespan of Batteries
Since the early 1980’s with the introduction of envelope separators and advanced grid plate
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Inverter Mounting Considerations
We're getting a lot of questions again on inverter installations so we're going to try and answer
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Canada’s Clean Energy Leaders Poised for Global Opportunities
The skies are clear for Canada's renewable energy industry. Global trends and a glowing reputation
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Mythbusting: Automotive non-starts
Written by: Randy Anderson, National Technical Sales & Training Manager
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Lithium Productivity
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Lithium Features & Benefits
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Lithium Battery Management System
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Fueling Canada’s Renewable Energy Industry Through Better Financing Options
Renewable energy markets are flourishing across the globe as more and more residential and
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The Evolution of the Transit Bus
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Lithium Battery Containers
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Lithium Battery Cells
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Canadian Energy looks to bring Power back to the People
CUB 2.0 aims to help remote communities control their own destiny through affordable, consistent
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Battery Operated Christmas Lights
Written by: Randy Anderson, National Technical Sales & Training Manager
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Electric Vehicle Battery Maintenance
Written by: Randy Anderson, National Technical Sales & Training Manager
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Energy Storage Ready for Prime Time in Remote Communities
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Preparing Your RV Batteries for a Long Winter
Written by: Randy Anderson, Technical Sales & Training Manager
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Finding New Markets for Canada’s Clean Energy Tech
Canada's affinity for innovation and green technology has made it a global steward for clean energy
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Living Off-Grid 101 - Upkeep and Maintenance
Written by: Randy Anderson, Technical Sales & Training Manager
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Living Off-Grid 101 - Battery Monitors and Control Panels
Written by: Randy Anderson, Technical Sales & Training Manager
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Living Off-Grid 101 - Automatic Generator Start
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Written by: Randy Anderson, Technical Sales and Training Manager
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Living Off-Grid 101 - Choosing the Right Inverter
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Living Off-Grid 101 - What Battery Bank do I Need?
Written by: Randy Anderson, Technical Sales & Training Manager
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Canadian Energy Wins CanSIA Game Changer Award 2016
Brantford, Ontario has a new claim to fame besides being the native home of NHL legend Wayne
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Battery Powered Hockey Chairs
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Living Off-Grid 101 - Solar Panel Racking and Mounting
By: Randy Anderson, Technical Sales & Training Manager
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Living Off-Grid 101 - Solar Charge Controllers
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Living Off-Grid 101 - What You Need to Make it Work
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Living Off-Grid 101 - Off-Grid or Grid Tie?
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Living Off-Grid 101 - How do I Live Off-Grid?
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Tubular Battery Techology 101
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Warning - Lithium-Ion Batteries Pose Harmful Threat when Mixed with Lead-Acid Scrap
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Living Off-Grid 101 - What am I Getting Myself Into?
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The first step in determining
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Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) Batteries 101
Written By: Randy Anderson Technical Sales & Training Manager
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Flooded Lead Acid Batteries 101
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Lead Acid Batteries: Types & Technologies
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Not all Black Boxes are the Same; Proper Charging & Depth of Discharge
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Can My Building go Off-Grid?
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Toronto Star 2015 - Report on Energy Sustainability
The Report on Energy Sustainability will be distributed as a full broad sheet section in the
Canadian Energy™ Markets Retractable Solar Gensets with PWRstation™ in Canada
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Inverter DC Disconnect
This week we want to point out the requirement for installing a DC Disconnect with every Conext SW
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DC to DC Converter Opportunities
These units are used in applications where the vehicle main battery and/or alternator voltage is
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The Heart of Your Mobile Power
Electronic devices and equipment have become an integral part of our lives, and it can get
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Top 10 Sales Tips
Sales can be a melancholy job. On one hand, many people (especially nonsales people) feel that it’s
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Winnipeg is Canada Proof
Canadian Energy is the leading provider of Canada Proof products. In Winnipeg, Canada Proof is not
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Keeping your RV Battery from Getting “Sick” this Winter
Don’t let the cold weather fool you, the snow banks may be 3 meters tall but believe it or not, RV
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1. Entering a field you know nothing about is liberating
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Battery 101: So What Exactly IS a Battery?
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In order to give your company the distance it needs to tunnel out of the dark, developing your
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10 Key Leadership Traits that are Critical for an Owner or CEO
Being CEO is much more about leadership than about being ‘smart’. Just because you can come up with
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Everybody has to touch the stove once
You can tell your kids not to touch the stove. You can stand by the stove and ensure they don’t
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Ask your doctor if you might be suffering from Really Good Guy Syndrome (RGGS)
Suffering from RGGS or Really Good Guy Syndrome? When you hear “What he/she does can’t really be
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7 Tips to Keep Your Suppliers Engaged
Many suppliers follow a very predictable timeline that will sound familiar to anyone that has been
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The Torch
If you will indulge me for a minute and look at our new logo, you will notice at its heart there is
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