LOWELL, Ark., Dec. 10, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Not checking for voltage drop can lessen a fleet's efficiency on the road. Purkeys engineers provide key tips on how to keep liftgates operating reliably.
When current has to travel a long distance on a vehicle, it is going to lose some of its strength along the way; this is called voltage drop. Excessive voltage drop leads to batteries continuously operating at a low state of charge. This leads to unreliable batteries, road calls, and shorter battery life.
Testing for voltage drop is essential for road time efficiency. All you need is an Autometer, or similar kind of electronic tester. Since it can be difficult to get the clamps in the proper place for testing, Purkeys makes adapters that make testing the system easier.
Purkeys engineers provide insight and demonstrational videos on how to test for voltage drop and more—all on their website.
ABOUT PURKEYS
For more than 20 years, Purkeys has delivered innovative, cost-effective solutions for the electrical needs of heavy-duty fleets. They look at the electrical system as a whole, then strategically work to achieve the maximum return on investment while reducing maintenance costs and equipment usage. Their level of expertise has garnered more than 10 U.S. patents and attracted the attention of fleets, OEMs and other industry leaders throughout North America. For more information please go to purkeys.net.
Press Contacts: Brooke McNeely, Content Director 479-287-4006
Purkeys: 479-419-4800
823 S. Lincoln St.
Lowell, AR 72745
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