Mr Positive Knowledge Base and Resources

In this section we have aimed to provide a range of useful articles covering the basics of chargers, different types of batteries, battery management as well as battery safety. If you are new to batteries or are simply doing some research take some time to read some of the below articles. These articles are based on our own in house experience and should help you to understand Mr Positives products better and to be able to make more inform decisions.

18650 Battery Must Know

With so many 18650 battery products available now days, and with the aim of dealing with common mistakes made when shopping for 18650 batteries, this is a quick article to cover some of the misconceptions.

Alarm System Battery Types

Alarm systems utilise a backup battery that keeps the alarm system on in the event of a power failure. These internal batteries are normally AGM 12v lead acid batteries. Also known as a standby battery.

What Type of Powerbank Should I Get?

Of course power banks are nothing new and you can pretty much pick one up from your local dairy these days. Here is our breakdown on most important features and specs to look for.

Power Inverter Types

What are the differences between pure sine wave and modified sine wave and which model should I chose for my installation?

Understanding Lipo Batteries

This article is an excellent resource if you are new to Lipo batteries and need a good breakdown on what to look for, what all the ratings mean, and how to look after your Lipo's.

Lipo and Li-Ion Battery Safety Guide

With today's modern battery chemistries, such as Lithium based cells, safety should be the number one priority. This article covers the do's and don'ts of looking after Lipo's, charging Lipo's, and general everyday use.

What to Look for In a Charger

Are you thinking about buying a new charger? In this article we explore some key features that you should make sure your charger has before purchasing one. Some features are must have, and some are features that we feel you will need down the line.

Lead Acid Battery Types

There are many variations of lead acid batteries. This article aims to clear up confusion surrounding all the main types of lead acid batteries and they designated applications.

Lead Acid Battery Ratings

What do all the ratings and terms found on Lead Acid batteries mean? Manufacturers use a range of ratings and terms to categories their products. This article covers AHr, ccA, mcA and other ratings commonly found on lead acid batteries.

Shorai LFX Deep Cycle Applications

Can Shorai LFX batteries be used in deep cycle applications such as golf carts, gold trundlers, mobility scooters and ebikes?

Choosing the Right Deep Cycle Battery

How much capacity is enough when selecting the right deep cycle battery? In this article we cover the basic on choosing the right deep cycle battery to suit common applications.

What is Parallel Charging?

In this article we breakdown parallel charging, which is an advanced charging technique. Parallel charging will allow you to charge more than one (same cell) battery pack at a time.

What is Series Charging

This article explores another advanced changing technique called series charging. Much like parallel charging, series charging allows you to charge more than one battery at the same time (they can be different cell counts but MUST be same capacity).

Digital Panel Ammeter Wiring

This article covers the basic of wiring digital panel ammeters. Although your digital ammeter may differ from models in these examples. The basic wiring principle and common ground issue will be the same.

Know Your Connector

There are many connectors out there. In this article we cover all the main connectors, as well as the main manufactured balance connectors. If you are wondering what connector to use, or what your existing models connectors are so you can buy the right so