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What is "Radiant"
battery charging technology?
It
is technology that uses intense, unidirectional wave impulses
(described by famous inventor Nikola Tesla as radiant energy) to
charge batteries.
Although there is no solution to reconstituting a shorted battery
cell, a severely sulfated battery can
be "Radiantly" charged back to a near new condition.
Conventional chargers cannot break through the sulfated layers that
normally form through conventional charging and discharging cycles.
After becoming so sulfated they can no longer be charged, most old
batteries are recycled or discarded as worthless.
How has battery
technology changed to meet these new demands?
Improved deep-cycle batteries hold more capacity and deliver more
energy, but the debilitating effects of cycling remain a constant
threat. Radiant charging helps eliminate this threat, by keeping the
battery at its optimal performance level.
Our innovative new process now makes it
possible for you to recover these unchargeable batteries,
with replacement costs typically between $60.00 to $6000.00
depending on your battery type. We have recently developed several
different charging systems which are unique and available to
different market segments for industry and consumers alike. Our
world now depends on vast amounts of energy to enhance our lives
and power our industry. Batteries provide a renewable and clean
source of energy that is highly mobile and easily transferable.
Are there any patents
behind these products?
Yes, the following have
led to and/or cover these products. There are also international
patents.
• U.S. Patent 6,392,370 issued May 21,
2002 for a "Device and method of a back EMF permanent
electromagnetic motor generator". Expires January 12, 2020.
• U.S. Patent 6,545,444 issued April 8,
2003 for a "Device and method for utilizing a monopole motor to
create back EMF to charge batteries". Expires March 13, 2021.
• U.S. Patent 6,677,730 issued January
13, 2004 for a "Device and method for pulse charging a battery and
for driving other devices
with a pulse". Expires December 21,
2021.
• U.S. Patent 7,109,671
issued September 19, 2006 for a "Device and method of a back EMF
permanent electromagnetic motor generator".
What kind of batteries
can be charged with these products?
Our first and
most popular model, the SL-2A12, is designed for 12V lead-acid
starter and deep-cycle batteries. The SL-1AU can charge anything
from a "AAA" battery to a large 24V cordless tool battery pack. The
industrial models SL-30A12 and SL-15A24 are made for 12V and 24V
batteries of most sizes. The SL-P72-144 unit works on 72V to 144V
banks of 6V, 8V, or 12V batteries, up to 250AH. The EN-20AU charger
is for banks of batteries ranging from 24V to 72V. Feel free to call
us for advice on your specific application.
Have
these chargers really restored useless batteries to useable
condition?
Yes. As long as the
cells are not damaged and/or shorted we have been able to restore
numerous batteries of all sizes. In some cases discarded batteries
that were regularly charged with these chargers gained in capacity
above that of a new identical battery. In many cases brand new
batteries have increased capacity; in some cases two times more
during the first five to ten cycles. There is no certainty as to how
much restoration (and capacity increase) will take place because
batteries differ in their quality of manufacture and subjected
charging and loading conditions. But our experience has shown us
that 80% of the discarded batteries we found we were able to be put
back into use.
Are these
chargers hard to understand and use?
No. These products are
fully automated and require little understanding to work. However,
in order to get best results and to work safely, users need to read
and understand the owner's manuals since working with
batteries can be dangerous.
How does the efficiency
of Sunlight chargers compare to other chargers?
This is a difficult
question because of:
1) the differing
methods efficiency is measured by, and
2) the wide variety
of chargers that are out on the market.
Most manufacturers
figure their efficiency as the ratio of the power delivered to the
battery from the charger vs. the power consumed by the charger. For
practicality, we are concerned with a different efficiency
measurement: How much power is delivered from the battery vs. the
power consumed by the charger? And, how do you rate this when the
battery is constantly degrading in capacity, spending more time
(consuming more energy) on the charger and less time being used? If
you consider efficiency as total lifetime amp-hours delivered by the
battery vs. kWh consumed by the charger, like we do, the typically
incredible increases in battery capacity dramatically increase
efficiency. Your batteries spend more time delivering power, not
consuming it in vain attempts to charge it. This does not even count
the significant savings because of lower battery replacement costs.
Battery charger
efficiencies vary widely due to the different constructions,
charging methods, etc. Unless comparing specifically to another
identically power rated model, declaring absolute efficiency, even
for one charge/discharge cycle, becomes only possible on a case by
case basis.
Where does the energy
savings show up?
In the long term.
With conventional
battery charging, battery capacity degrades significantly with each
charge. In order to get the energy out of the battery, the common
practice is to place the battery on the charger more frequently
and/or for longer periods of time. Since the battery cannot retain
the charge, this energy is being wasted. Radiant charging reduces
this energy waste by significantly improving the battery's ability
to store its charge. Consequently, the battery spends less time on
the charger, consuming less energy, and giving you more of the power
you need.
How do I
use my Sunlight charger to rejuvenate batteries?
Just as it took time for your
batteries to degenerate, restoring the crystalline structure of the
battery plates takes time. After several cycles of charging
with the Sunlight charger, and then discharging at a slow rate,
the plates will gradually be restored to their optimum condition.
The rejuvenator models
30A12 and
15A12
fully automate this process in the quickest time possible,
alternately charging and discharging the battery until its most
optimum capacity is reached. Although the most dramatic increases in
capacity are usually seen in the first few cycles, typically a
gradual increase in capacity results from the continued use of a
Sunlight charger.
How would I use my
Sunlight charger to get the maximum longevity out of my new
batteries?
Choose a charging
routine that is appropriate for the battery. Depending on size and
composition, a new battery will usually reach its maximum capacity
after 2-5 cycles when being charged with the
30A12 series chargers.
After any battery (old or new) has reached its maximum capacity, a
balance should be maintained that:
1) allows the battery
to be charged as gently as possible, and
2) does not allow
sulfation buildup to occur.
For maximum battery
life, the potency of the radiant charge must be applied suitably to
the battery in order to keep the above two conditions met.
What happens if I use a different power supply to
power my 2A12 charger?
If you do this you will void the
warranty. Plugging a different voltage or amperage supply to the
charger will ruin the charger. See label and manual for details.
What happens if I
attempt to charge a battery that is higher or lower than 12V with my
2A12 charger?
If you do this
you will void the warranty. Using a higher voltage battery will ruin
the charger; and using a lower voltage battery may also ruin the
charger or may fail to start the charging process. See product
labeling and manual for details
What about Battery Life?
During
discharge, tiny chemical crystals are formed on the plates of the
battery. While charging, these crystals are electrolytically
dissolved from the plates. If the battery is not completely
recharged after each use, this crystallization increases slightly
with each charge/load cycle and impedes the battery's ability both
to be charged and to deliver power. If the battery is overcharged,
it will excessively heat and this can cause its active plate
material to become electrically isolated, causing the battery to
fail prematurely. Sunlight incorporates radiant charging with
several innovative design technologies to minimize both
undercharging and overcharging problems while gently conditioning
the plates. Other advanced chargers and desulfators may give
temporary immediate gains, but while they do this, they also degrade
the plates (which, in the case of lead-acid batteries, eventually
end up in the bottom of the battery). Today there is a revolutionary
battery charging technology that does not leave you with low acid
levels and degrading plates. Rather, this truly unique charging
system creates a denser crystalline structure, restoring acid levels
without ineffective additives, increasing capacity and maintaining
cell integrity. While there are many different pulse charging
systems on the market, all of which claim to provide a better and
deeper charge, they still cannot compare to the radiant charge.
Unlike others, Sunlight chargers, using radiant charging
technology, effectively rejuvenate, in many cases, previously
considered unchargeable batteries. Often these batteries are
restored to near-new condition. In some cases they outperform a
comparable battery that is brand new, right off the shelf.
What about Batteries and the
Environment?
With
conventional charging techniques, the average life of a liquid
filled battery, depending on usage, is 24 to 48-months. According to
a recent study, only 30% of all batteries actually reach the
48-month point.
Americans
purchase nearly 3 billion dry-cell batteries every year to power
radios, toys, cellular phones, watches, laptop computers, and
portable power tools. Nearly 99 million wet-cell lead-acid car
batteries are manufactured each year. A typical lead-acid battery
contains 60 to 80 percent recycled lead and plastic. On average,
each person in the United States discards eight dry-cell batteries
per year.
Each year,
Americans throw out almost 180,000 tons of batteries. About 14,000
of those tons are rechargeable batteries; the rest are single-use.
Batteries
are a unique product comprised of heavy metals some of which are
toxic heavy metals such as cadmium, mercury, and lead. These
materials can threaten our environment if not properly discarded.
Improperly disposed batteries may:
- Pollute
the lakes and streams as the metals vaporize into the air when
burned.
- Contribute
to heavy metals that potentially may leach from solid waste
landfills.
- Expose
the environment and water to lead and acid.
- Contain
strong corrosive acids.
- Cause
chemical burns or danger to eyes and skin.
Batteries
that end up in landfills and incinerators eventually leak into the
environment and end up in the food chain, causing serious health
risks to humans and animals.
By challenging current battery
charging standards, Sunlight battery charging technology can
significantly reduce the environmental impacts of unnecessarily
discarded batteries.
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