How are home batteries used in the UK?

Another thing expected to be introduced before too long is the option of owners of home battery systems helping to manage energy supply and demand in the UK. The idea is that if your battery system is grid-tied, the National Grid could call on it at times of high demand, when the normal sources are not producing enough energy to meet demand.

What should the output of a home battery be?

If your battery has a large capacity, but the rate at which you can use the stored energy is low, it may not be powerful enough to run your appliances from. You should make sure the power output is over 2.6kW, or there’s not much point having a battery at all!

Are there any home batteries that balance supply and demand?

You’re either producing too much electricity, or not enough. Home batteries, such as the Powervault and Tesla’s Powerwall, can help balance this gap in supply and demand. These don’t come cheap, however, and there are a lot of things to think about before committing.

Do you need a good home battery system?

A home battery system is always going to be a long-term investment, so buy a good quality one that will last, even though it will cost you more. Anything else is a false economy!

How long does it take to replace a Mercedes battery?

Replacing the battery on a Mercedes-Benz car is easy and straight forward. The whole process of installing a Mercedes battery takes about 20 minutes. When you compare Mercedes-Benz battery replacement procedure with the procedure to replace the battery on a BMW, Mercedes is much simpler and easier.

How often should I replace the battery in my car?

Replacing your battery is part of every car owner’s life. Every few years, you’ll need a new one. But sometimes fixing one problem can cause another. Replacing the battery on some vehicles may simply be plug-and-play — just remove the old one, put in the new one, and you’re on your way.

What happens to the ECM when the battery is removed?

When the battery was removed, you erased the memory in the ECM – stuff like electronic throttle control sync and idle air control. The engine won’t start until it knows what the throttle is doing – that’s why it took longer to crank the first time you started it. It also has to re-learn the idle settings that work best for your setup.

What to do if your computer is stalling after replacing the battery?

If this doesn’t solve the problem, call your mechanic. You may have a more complex problem than just a computer with amnesia. Severe cases of stalling after replacing the battery may require that your throttle body or your idle air control valve  be cleaned out.