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  • How long does a leisure battery last?
    December 10, 2023 Bec Baker

    How long does a leisure battery last?

    Leisure batteries, commonly found in caravans, motorhomes, and boats, are engineered to deliver a sustained flow of current over an extended period. But for how long exactly?
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  • What size are 18650 batteries?
    July 24, 2023 Bec Baker

    What size are 18650 batteries?

    Have you ever wondered what those cylindrical power sources in your torches, DIY tools, or vapes are? Well, let me introduce you to the mighty 18650 batteries. These are rechargeable lithium-ion batteries that pack quite a punch! 
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  • How do you store batteries safely? | Fogstar
    July 3, 2023 Bec Baker

    How do you store 18650 batteries safely?

    Billions of people around the world use 18650 batteries for many different reasons. You’ll find them lurking in your phone, camera and everyday gadgets and if not stored correctly can cause problems to yourself and the environment. Here are a few top tips to safely store your batteries...
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  • What are battery wraps for? | Fogstar
    October 18, 2022 Ben Facer

    What are battery wraps for?

    As cool and aesthetic as ours are, battery wraps aren’t used solely for keeping up appearances. They’re really there for safety reasons. High-quality battery wraps protect the battery’s metal case from any external contact that could compromise it’s performance.
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  • Why we love the Molicel P28A…
    October 17, 2022 Ben Facer

    Why we love the Molicel P28A…

    They’ve been described by industry chieftain Mooch as “a great performing cell”, they've also been described as “the best 18650 battery available bar none”, and “simply the best 18650 battery I've ever used” by Fogstar customers. If you’ve never used a P28A cell before, the question remains - why not?

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  • How to Recharge 18650 Batteries | Fogstar
    September 26, 2022 Ben Facer

    Rechargeable vs. Non-Rechargeable Batteries

    Non-Rechargeable batteries are not designed for reuse, let’s get that out there right away. It is never a good idea to try and recharge standard batteries - we know at least one of you will try it anyway, but at least we can sleep tonight knowing we told you so!
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  • What are the best 18650 batteries? | Fogstar Batteries UK
    September 5, 2022 Ben Facer

    What are the best 18650 batteries?

    Whilst it’s not quite a lavish awards ceremony, it is a recognition of some truly quality products available out there on the market. We selected nominees for five categories, each curated with care by our expert team.
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