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Which batteries are available at Mouser Electronics?

Batteries are available at Mouser Electronics from industry leading manufacturers. Mouser is an authorized distributor for many battery manufacturers including Panasonic, Phoenix Contact, Power-Sonic, Renata, RRC Power Solutions, Seiko Instruments, Tadiran Batteries, Ultralife & many more. Please view our large selection of batteries below.

What is the difference between a flooded battery and a sealed battery?

Because of calcium added to its plates to reduce water loss, a sealed AGM or gel battery recharges more quickly than a flooded lead–acid battery of either VRLA or conventional design. Compared to flooded batteries, VRLA batteries are more vulnerable to thermal runaway during abusive charging.

Are lithium ion batteries permanently sealed?

They are not permanently sealed, but are designated to be maintenance free. They can be oriented in any manner, unlike normal lead–acid batteries, which must be kept upright to avoid acid spills and to keep the plates' orientation vertical.

What is the difference between a wet battery and a non sealed battery?

Chemically they are almost the same as wet (non sealed) batteries except that the antimony in the lead plates is replaced by calcium, and gas recombination can take place.

Why should you choose a sealed lead-acid battery?

The high energy density results in superior power/volume and power/weight ratios. No special handling precautions or shipping containers – surface or air – are required due to leak-proof construction. The high watt-hour per dollar value is made possible by the materials used in a sealed lead-acid battery: they are readily available and low in cost.

Do wet cell batteries need to be kept upright?

Unlike a flooded wet cell lead–acid battery, these batteries do not need to be kept upright. Gel batteries reduce the electrolyte evaporation, spillage (and subsequent corrosion problems) common to the wet cell battery, and boast greater resistance to shock and vibration.