Best Rechargeable Battery Chargers

EBL Universal Battery Charger

FOR ANY TYPE OF BATTERIES


The EBL Universal Battery Charger (for example: SUNJACK USB BATTERY CHARGER )
 will satisfy any user regardless of batteries in need of charging. A huge advantage of the model is its capability to work with batteries of various types and sizes. In particular, this charging unit is compatible with AA, AAA, C, D batteries (either NiMH or NiCd). Actually, it's a great benefit since various batteries have absolutely different requirements for charging. With the EBL Universal Battery Charger, there is nothing to worry about! You can charge up to four AA/AAA rechargeable batteries at a time or up to two 9V NiMH/NiCd ones. Thanks to the special circuit design, it's possible to mix and charge different types of batteries together.

It's important to mention that the model comes with multiple protections against electrical issues. It automatically cuts off charging current when detecting improper input voltage, short circuit, or non-rechargeable batteries.

SMART AND PRACTICAL


As you might know, nickel cadmium batteries (NiCd) need to be discharged completely before recharging as the frequent partial discharging leads to the “memory effect” which makes full charge no longer available. NiMH batteries are basically considered to be more tolerant to this issue, however, it's better to provide their complete discharge as well, since such approach ensures longer service life. For this purpose, the EBL Universal Battery Charger has the discharge function. To activate this mode, just press a special button. Another very useful feature is that the model comes with a large and clear display allowing you to get all data about the recharging process.

IF YOU BOUGHT NEW NIMH BATTERIES


To get the most out of your NiMH rechargeable battery cells, you need to completely discharge and recharge them again 4–6 times. These simple actions will allow you to maximize batteries' performance. The number of discharge/charge cycles varies depending on the manufacturing process.



Nitecore Rechargeable Battery Charger

A WIDE RANGE OF CAPABILITIES


There are good chances that the Nitecore Digicharger D4 will surprise you with its multiple advantageous features. Despite its relatively compact design, the device is capable of charging different types of batteries during one session. The smart charger is compatible with IMR, Li-ion, LiFePO4, as well as with NiMH and NiCd rechargeable batteries. Wide compatibility makes the Nitecore Digicharger D4 exceptionally versatile and practical. The device comes with special charging slots that allow you to juice up batteries of many types, sizes, and technologies applied during their production. In total, 4 independent slots are available to users.

SPECIAL FEATURES


The model comes with a user-friendly LCD display that provides all important data about the charging process in each of the four slots: charging status, time, voltage and current readings. This smart charger automatically detects a battery type and adjusts the output current and voltage to ensure "gentle" and safe charging. Two buttons on the side allow selecting certain battery types and specific charging parameters. A car adapter is a convenient addition to the appliance — you'll be able to charge your rechargeable batteries right on the go.

HOW TO EXTEND LI-ION BATTERY LIFE


Li-Ion batteries don't have a memory effect, therefore, these batteries can be recharged at any time, you don't need to wait until they are completely discharged. Many manufacturers evaluate the battery life based on the counting of complete discharge cycles. High-quality lithium-ion cells typically deliver 400–600 cycles. To prolong lithium-based batteries, you need to recharge them as often as possible, a partial discharge reduces stress and prolongs the battery life. Optimally, once the power level reaches to 10–20 percent, the Li-Ion battery should be recharged. It can prolong the battery life to 1000–1100 cycles.

What Can YOU Expect From A Professional Roofer

CUSTOMER TESTIMONIALS AND REFERRALS

Look online for customer reviews through sites such as Google and Yelp! If a customer takes the time to post a review then you can be assured that the roofers Bronx you are thinking about will provide you with a quality roofing Bronx NY system! Go to their site and see if they have a client care section! Any reputable roofer will get an area of their site dedicated to customer reviews. Last but not least, you may always ask them for a list of past customers who you will contact to get a referral. If you talk to a roofer who isn't able to offer you a list of customer referrals and does not have multiple positive reviews posted online, our advice would be to run and find a more qualified and respectable roofing contractors in Bronx New York!

NEVER PAY UPFRONT FOR A ROOF INSTALLATION

Each year we hear sad stories of those who have been conned by individuals posing as a local roofing contractor in their region. Occasionally these drawbacks actually were roofers who obtained the money and ran! If your waterproofing Bronx has been replaced as a member of an insurance claim we never collect any money until the roof is actually installed. If your roofing contractors in Bronx NY is being replaced as a cash estimate, then you ought to have an extremely minimal down payment that must be drawn up so as to guarantee the contract. Payment is not given until the roof is set up and you're a happy customer!

FREE ROOF INSPECTIONS AND ESTIMATES

A professional brickwork pointing contractors will happily provide you with a free roof inspection and create a professional recommendation about the best way to deal with your specific Bronx roofing contractors. If your roof can be repaired and provide you the protection your building needs, a respectable roofing firm will constantly tell you that! However, if a complete roof replacement is in order, they should also advise you of the best solution that fits your specific needs and budget.

Installing brick masonry contractor could immediately transform your home or business and add value to your home. Don't let just anyone undertake this important job that may dramatically impact the curb appeal of your property, and much more importantly diminish the most significant layer of protection for your property! Your roof is a crucial component of your house's structure and it is crucial that you employ waterproofing Bronx expert to handle this significant repair!

Always take time and do your research while searching for local Bronx roofing company to replace your roof! A little time invested will pay off greatly in ensuring that you actually get an excellent roofing product set up at a reasonable price!

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Big Solar Is Leaving Rooftop Systems in the Dust

Solar power is on pace for the first time this year to contribute more new electricity to the grid than will any other form of energy -- a feat driven more by economics than green mandates.

The cost of electricity from large-scale solar installations now is comparable to and sometimes cheaper than natural gas-fired power, even without incentives aimed at promoting environmentally friendly power, according to industry players and outside cost studies.

Buoyed by appeals to self reliance and environmental stewardship, as well as government subsidies, the early solar industry was dominated by rooftop panels that powered individual homes and businesses. But such small-scale installations are expensive, requiring hefty incentives to make them attractive to homeowners.

Today, large systems that sell directly to utilities dominate. They are expected to account for more than 70 percent of new solar added to the grid this year, according to industry research firm GTM Research. Other 30 percent of solar products is like Renogy 100W solar panels and etc.

The success of large-scale solar has raised questions about the wisdom of continuing incentives for rooftop installations, which remain far more expensive than most other forms of electricity.

Unsubsidized utility-scale solar power costs $50 to $70 per megawatt-hour (or 5 to 7 cents a kilowatt hour), compared with $52 to $78 for the most efficient type of gas plant, according to a 2015 study by investment bank Lazard.

Generating power from residential rooftop panels is far more expensive, ranging from $184 to $300 a MWh before subsidies, the report said.

“If you take a solar panel from someone's rooftop and put it in a field, the amount you would pay for that power drops precipitously," said Matt Freedman, an attorney with California ratepayer advocate The Utility Reform Network. "What's the magic of having it on the rooftop? It’s not clear."

Going big

Many trace the tipping point for utility-scale solar to a 2014 announcement by Austin Energy that it would buy power from a new 150 megawatt solar plant -- enough to light and cool 30,000 homes for 5 cents a kilowatt hour. At the time, it was a record low price for solar power. Since then, projects have brought the price below 4 cents a kWh.

The Austin Energy contract opened a market for big solar in sunny Southeastern states, Jim Hughes, chief executive of utility-scale solar developer First Solar told investors in April.

"The response has been, quite honestly, astonishing," Hughes told them. "The utility world suddenly sat up and took notice and said, I had no idea that's where the cost of solar stood."

Large-scale solar is taking off even in states without policies promoting green power. Georgia, for example, was the sixth-largest U.S. solar market last year with very little rooftop solar.

“We don't need mandates," said Lauren "Bubba" McDonald, a member of the Georgia Public Service Commission, who is widely credited with helping jumpstart the state's solar industry.

Utilities in states like North Carolina, Texas and Alabama also are building large-scale solar facilities because it makes financial sense.

"We are seeing large swaths of centralized utility scale solar be procured primarily because of how cost competitive it is," said Cory Honeyman, who follows the U.S. solar industry for market research firm GTM Research. "That's a different kind of narrative."

Subsidy scrutiny

Rooftop installers like SolarCity enjoyed rapid growth thanks in part to a marketing message that peddles the romance and freedom of generating emissions-free power at home. And, for homeowners in states with favorable policies, rooftop panels can be a good investment, ultimately offering savings.

But the math only works in places with so-called "net metering" laws, which require utilities to buy the electricity rooftop panels generate at prices far above what they pay for centralized power.

To what extent governments and ratepayers should support rooftop solar is a matter of debate in several state legislatures and utility commissions.

Opponents argue that as more homeowners go solar, other ratepayers are left to shoulder the cost of maintaining the electrical grid, which solar owners still use when the sun isn't shining.

Advocates counter that the higher the concentration of rooftop solar systems in a neighborhood, the less a utility has to spend on distribution to shore up grid reliability.

Last year, at least 24 states reviewed or made decisions to study the value of rooftop solar, according to the North Carolina Clean Energy Technology Center, which compiles a database of state renewable energy incentives. The studies aim to determine what benefits, if any, on-site solar delivers above the simple cost of power.

But there is little consensus. In Louisiana and California, for instance, studies commissioned by state regulators found that net metering policies resulted in higher costs for all ratepayers. Studies in Mississippi and Minnesota, on the other hand, found the policy provided a net benefit.

A major difference among the studies is whether they consider as part of the equation the environmental benefits of solar, which can be difficult to quantify.

“I'd put the value of solar in the eye of the beholder," said Brian Lips, who manages the incentives database for the North Carolina Clean Energy Technology Center.

Rooftop solar's dependence on incentives is a key reason investors have punished solar stocks in the last year.

Tesla Motors Inc. is seeking to take advantage of that weakness by buying rooftop installer SolarCity.

Elon Musk, Tesla’s founder and chief executive, also is the chairman of and largest shareholder in SolarCity. Musk has touted the benefits of bundling rooftop solar with home battery storage and electric cars in promoting the takeover.

But many of the electric vehicle maker’s shareholders are wary of a deal they see as risky.

And last year, hedge fund manager David Tepper sought to block SunEdison and TerraForm Power Inc.'s acquisition of installer Vivint Solar Inc. on his assessment that rooftop assets were inferior to solar power plants, which have long-term contracts with utilities.

In a bid to stay relevant, some rooftop solar companies are expanding their repertoire. In May, for instance, SolarCity introduced a set of services for utilities, including development of solar power plants, battery storage and other grid planning resources.

SunPower said in June it would it would offer solar systems with battery storage to 300 New York homeowners in what would serve as a "virtual power plant" to utility Con Edison.

(Reporting by Nichola Groom; Editing by Sue Horton and Lisa Girion)

Roswell’s Historic Bulloch Hall gets covered in quilts for annual quilt guild showcase

Rooms of Historic Bulloch Hall in Roswell will be decorated with handcrafted patchwork quilts beginning on March 10 to 19 for the Great American Cover-up Quilt Show.

This year marks the 35th annual quilt show, organized and hosted by the Bulloch Hall Quilt Guild with co-chairs, Ellen Lott and Bobette Robinson at the helms.

At last count by the guild, there are 145 quilt submissions.

According to submission guidelines, placement of quilts in the show will be at the discretion of the quilt show committee.

“A committee meets after all the quilt applications have been received. You must submit a photo along with the dimensions of the quilt, then with that information, the group decides which room to place which quilt,” said Jan Antranikian, guild representative.

Antranikian describes placement as a challenge with the committee having “to consider not only the size, but the paint color of the room and even the amount of light in each room.”

Quilts are placed on three of the four levels of the historic home.

“We do have the advantage of having beds, tables and sofa's to drape quilts over and small little quilts get stuck into the nooks and crannies of the house,” she said.

Submissions include works from members of the Bulloch Hall Quilt Guild, but non-members had the opportunity to apply to be featured.

Each year features a spotlight on a quilt artist. Fiber Artist Elizabeth Barton of Athens will showcase her paint and patchwork style of quilting.

“I make wall hangings from layers of cloth that I have painted or dyed, cut into pieces and reassembled. It’s like painting with fabric, the benefit of the fabric being that if you don’t like it in one place, you can move it to another,” said Barton.

Barton, a native of England who immigrated to the United States, began making quilts while working in the health service at the University of Georgia. She chose to focus on art quilts.

The special display will exhibit 13 of Barton’s quilts.

Bulloch Hall Quilt Guild will host a “Meet and Greet Reception” with Barton on March 19 from 2 to 4 p.m.

Each year the guild selects on particular quilt as the “Raffle Quilt,” which will be available for anyone to win.

Raffle tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5.

According to Co-chair Bobette Robinson, about 25 people collaborated on this year’s raffle quilt, which was on display on March 2 at the guild’s meeting.

The guild holds monthly meetings beginning in September and going through June at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Alpharetta on the first Thursday of the month.

Ladies met at the church to share current works and quilting happenings as well as emphasis on donations of handcrafted works.

The guild selects nonprofit organizations to receive donations of quilts as “one arm of our charity efforts.”

“This year, we have again chosen two groups to receive our quilts: The Drake House in Roswell and the Quilts of Valor,” as stated on its website.

A special presentation was given by Gwen Koehler, who has published works on the love story between Mittie Bulloch and the elder Theodore Roosevelt.

There will be a preview party at Bulloch Hall the evening before the show opening.

Awards are given for “Guild Choice” “Viewer’s Choice,” in addition to a "Sponsor Award."

The exhibit runs from March 10 to 19 at Bulloch Hall.

Hours are Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday 1 to 4 p.m.

Limited Resources? Here Are 9 Clever Ways to Create Live Video on Social Media

Limited Resources? Here Are 9 Clever Ways to Create Live Video on Social Media

For many brands and marketers, video is becoming an increasingly important part of their overall digital marketing strategy, particularly when it comes to their social media efforts. And it’s not hard to see why.

We humans are visual beings, and these days we crave and expect video. According to a HubSpot infographic, one-third of all online activity is spent watching video. When used as a marketing tactic, compelling video content helps capture attention, encourages engagement and—in some cases—reaches a more prominent position in social media news feeds.

But quality video content is far more time consuming and costly to produce than other types of content, making it more difficult for marketers and brands with less manpower, time or budget to create video.

The solution? Live video.

As Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg reportedly said on his Facebook page:

“Live is like having a TV camera in your pocket. Anyone with a phone now has the power to broadcast to anyone in the world. … This is a big shift in how we communicate, and it’s going to create new opportunities for people to come together.”

The beauty of live video is that is more raw and honest than professionally produced video—which can help you attract, engage, entertain and build relationships with your target audience in a more authentic way.

Get the Marketing Budget You Need in 2 Steps

Get the Marketing Budget You Need in 2 Steps

The end of the fiscal year is fast approaching, and for us marketers, it’s more than holiday parties and eggnog; that means it’s time to stake our claim of 2017 budgets.

In the review of any digital marketing budget proposal, executives are going to look for the answer to these two questions:

• What did you do drive business this year?
• How do you plan to drive business next year?

Your budget proposal presentation should hand these answers on a shiny silver platter to those responsible for approval. I have had the opportunity to work with hundreds of marketing professionals as they prepare for this big moment, and there are two important elements that prove to be most effective at earning budgets year after year: proving your ROI, and mapping potential to dollars.

Prove Your ROI

The first step in creating any marketing budget is to show that your marketing efforts are capable of achieving results – last year, this year, and of course, next year. To effectively be able to reflect how your digital marketing efforts contributed to the growth of the company, there are several metrics that you should keep close tabs on throughout the year.

7 Steps to Documenting Your Content Marketing Strategy

7 Steps to Documenting Your Content Marketing Strategy

There is one thing that nearly 2/3rds of top-performing content marketers do, but only 13% of the least successful do. It’s a clear driver of content marketing excellence. Yet only 37% of all B2B content marketers are doing it.

That one thing is to developing a documented content marketing strategy. It’s that simple. Lay out your strategy, write it down, and you’ve drastically increased your odds of running a successful content marketing enterprise.

Documenting your strategy prevents random acts of content. It helps get buy-in from your whole team. Most importantly, it starts your content initiative with measurable goals and a plan to achieve them. It just makes every aspect of creating content and distributing it easier and more effective.

If your team wants to join the top tier of content marketers, it’s time to get that strategy written down. Here’s how to get started.

#1: Start with the Why

Why is content marketing a good fit for your company? Is there an audience hungry for the content you plan on producing? You can answer these questions with customer research—find the unmet needs that your content will meet.