Electricity is broken down into three standard units, resistance (R), voltage (V), and current (I). Voltage is measured in volts, resistance in ohms, and current in amperage. Heat causes a loss of electricity, called voltage drop, which also lowers the force the voltage can provide and decreases the amperage that can get through. We minimize resistance through material choices, like copper or aluminum, and increasing the size of the conductors and components used. The less heat that is generated, the better for everything involved. Most people know that AC and DC electricity are two different types of current, but few know how they differ. We've already covered amps. If we continue our river-in-the-canyon analogy, volts are like the pressure of the water through the canyon, the force pushing the current through.

Basically, amperage can be described as the volume of electrical current. It is an essential indicator of how much energy can be moved by an electric device or system. What are amp hours and what does Ah mean in a battery? Amperage, also known as electric current, measures the rate at which electrons flow through a conductor or object. This rapid flow can be thought of as similar to water flow through a channel or canyon. The higher the amperage, the greater volume of electrons moving.

Are AC and DC amps the same?

So, for example, if you have a fully-charged 5-Ah battery, it can provide five amps of current for one hour. If your device requires one amp of current to run at full speed, then the full charge would last about five hours, under ideal conditions, of course. Batteries are always DC. That's why there is a positive and a negative terminal. It will always flow consistently from one terminal towards the other through the appliance using power. Electrical devices are made to function on either AC or DC, never both, without modification. PS-1212 Power Sonic VdS and NCP approved valve regulated lead–acid battery. Same day courier dispatch. Open an accountfor dealer prices. Sold & delivered by Battco. AGM batteries are preferred when a larger number of amps are required. The life expectancy remains excellent in most cases if they are not discharged more than 60% between recharges and/or recharged fully every 3-6 months. Commonly used in Alarm Systems, Emergency Lighting, Torches, UPS systems and other electrical systems

The higher Ah also means you'll be able to power more things for longer with less strain on the battery components. An easier workload will impact the longevity of the battery itself. Batteries allow flexibility

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Can be used to replace: Y1.2-12, NP1.2-12, NPG1.2-12, Powersonic PS-1212, Polar Power PP12V1.2, Panasonic LC R12V1.3P LC R1213PU LC-R121R3P, GS PE12V1.2, Eagle Picher CF-12V1.3, BB (B&B) BP1.2-12, Hitachi HP1.2-12, Vision GP1213,