Best Eagle Eye Power Solutions Podcasts (2024)

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Power Outages: Causes and Industry Insights 51:55

12d ago51:55

51:55

In this episode of DC Power Hour, Allen along with special guests Al Warner and Fran Losey discuss how AI growth, along with data center growth and the required electrification, affect the powering infrastructure. Episode Highlights 6:03 – Do you agree with me when I say that the politicians are those that try to enforce these laws or make the sugg…

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AI, Data Center Growth and Future Power Demands 55:49

2M ago55:49

55:49

In this episode of DC Power Hour, Allen along with special guests Al Warner and Fran Losey discuss how AI growth, along with data center growth and the required electrification, affect the powering infrastructure. Episode Highlights 6:03 – Do you agree with me when I say that the politicians are those that try to enforce these laws or make the sugg…

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BATTCON Recap by the Battery Blarney Duo 47:08

4M ago47:08

47:08

In the latest episode of DC Power Hour, Dave Neubert recaps the BATTCON conference in Miami with the Battery Blarney duo, George and Allen. Allen, a founder and Hall of Fame member, discusses the history of BATTCON, which began to address negative press around VRLA batteries by fostering dialogue among industry stakeholders. Despite Allen's absence…

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Unlocking Battery Insights: Navigating Load Testing Challenges 56:01

5M ago56:01

56:01

In this episode of DC Power Hour, the Battery Blarney duo of George and Allen, along with our resident load bank technician and engineer Josh Fox, delve into the intricacies of load testing and load banks. They emphasize the critical importance of load testing in assessing battery capacity and highlight challenges faced by utilities in allocating m…

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We’re changing things up this episode with Marketing Guru Jay Schwedelson! 41:45

6M ago41:45

41:45

For this episode of DC Power Hour, we brought in another expert who’s powerful in his field, Marketing Guru Jay Schwedelson. Jay joins one of the Battery Blarney brothers, Allen Byrne, for a conversation across industries on generating demand by offering authentic and FREE thought leadership. Comparing the value of being a source of authoritative c…

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The Battery Blarney Duo Talk Ground Faults with Ron Dickinson 48:18

7M ago48:18

48:18

In this episode of DC Power Hour, the Battery Blarney Duo delve into the topic of ground fault testing, welcoming special guest Ron who shares his experiences with ground faults on his installations. They discuss the nuances of ground faults, distinguishing them from short circuits, and explore techniques to mitigate issues such as corrosion in the…

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Switch Mode Chargers and TPL Compliance 53:11

8M ago53:11

53:11

In this episode, the Battery Blarney Duo chats with charger specialist Lucas Berndt on the history and advantages of switch mode, convection-cooled rectifier technology. They discuss its benefits across applications and the importance of chargers regarding overall battery and DC system performance. Finally, they discuss the redundancy and continuit…

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The Battery Blarney Duo Welcome George Turner and Talk Batteries 54:11

8M ago54:11

54:11

Listen in this episode of DC Power Hour as our battery Blarney duo of George and Allen welcome George Turner, another industry veteran who recently joined Eagle Eye as an advisor/EEU instructor. They discuss and recollect the evolution of batteries over the span of their careers. Episode Highlights: 0:59 – I (George Turner) started in the battery i…

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The Battery Blarney Field Questions From Sales II 45:50

10M ago45:50

45:50

Listen in this episode of DC Power Hour as our battery Blarney duo of George and Allen field questions from Doug on our sales team. They discuss topics ranging from seismic racking to spill containment and neutralization to chargers. Episode Highlights: 1:57 – What are the seismic and UBC zones and how have they changed over time? 7:40 – If you put…

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The Battery Blarney Duo Field Questions from Sales 49:23

10M ago49:23

49:23

Listen in this episode of DC Power Hour as our battery Blarney duo of George and Allen field questions from a few members of our sales team. We've got Patrick, Andrew, and Doug taking part in our round table discussion looking for feedback and answers to client questions and demands that they are asked to overcome. Episode Highlights: 1:34 – Is the…

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Portable Battery Testing from the Salesman's Mouth 21:00

12M ago21:00

21:00

So, welcome back to another episode of DC Power Hour with one of our internal subject matter experts, Patrick McElwee from our Portable Testing inside sales division. Pat talks about some of the handheld battery testing products that he works with on a daily basis and sells to customers and what customers are looking for. From digital hydrometers a…

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Hydrogen Detection, Ventilation, and Other Battery Room Safety Tips 55:08

12M ago55:08

55:08

The Battery Blarney duo is back together again after a few months with a very special guest, Jeff Donato from H2Scan, author of the article, "A Primer on the Codes and Standards Governing Battery Safety and Compliance". One of the subjects of this podcast is one that's often overlooked, and that's hydrogen detection and ventilation in the battery r…

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Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Load Banks but Were Afraid to Ask 26:40

1y ago26:40

26:40

Meet Chad, the load bank killer Teichmiller, our inside sales load bank guru. He's been on board here at Eagle Eye Power Solutions for a couple of years now. He's up to speed with all the technical aspects of load bank testing. There's a lot to these load banks and a lot of technical information but he's absorbing it and he's on the front lines eve…

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UPS Battery Applications and Data Centers 1:00:24

1y ago1:00:24

1:00:24

In this episode of the DC Power Hour David and Allen introduce Ed Rafter, a special guest on DC Power Hour, who is an expert in UPS batteries. They discuss the differences between ups and downs, voltage, discharge times, and other aspects of battery powering. Ed has a 40-year career in mission-critical applications, focusing on batteries. He first …

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Evolution of the Utility Market and Customer Issues 46:55

1+ y ago46:55

46:55

In this episode of the DC Power Hour David and Allen introduce the power solutions sales team, including Brian, Luke, and Andrew. They discuss the evolution of the utility market and customer issues. Luke emphasizes the growing adoption of permanent 24/7 monitoring and the importance of better understanding and interpreting data. Brian mentions tha…

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Battcon '23 Recap 58:31

1+ y ago58:31

58:31

In this episode the Battery Blarney Duo talk about a great topic once again, the Battcon 2023 recap. We've been waiting a few weeks to discuss this as George has been traveling, doing some training around North America. He's back and in studio with us along with Allen and Chris joining in so sit back and enjoy the conversation. 1:53 – How Battcon b…

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The Latest on Codes and Standards and Battcon 2023 Preview 1:00:44

1+ y ago1:00:44

1:00:44

In this episode, the Battery Blarney Duo of Alan and George and are joined by their longtime friend and colleague at times, Dan Lambert. These gentlemen definitely have their finger on the pulse of the industry and can shed some light on the really interesting topic of codes and standards. Episode Highlights 04:40 – Not only with the national Elect…

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Setting the Record Straight on Battery Monitoring 54:02

1+ y ago54:02

54:02

In this episode, the Battery Blarney Duo is back in action to discuss the important topic of battery monitoring for different types of stationary battery applications. What all does a BMS monitor and what doesn't it? They'll discuss IEEE 1491, which they've have both chaired committees on, and review all that's included in this vital standard while…

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Compliant Redundancy from a Single Industrial Battery Charger 46:51

1+ y ago46:51

46:51

In this episode, George is joined by Lucas Berndt, modular switch-mode charger product expert, to talk about industrial battery chargers and redundancy. They discuss the benefits of having a modular charger – with hot-swappable power modules – for redundant functionality in case of an outage. They address how this satisfies NERC and TPL standards t…

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How Does Standby Battery Power Work Exactly? 23:23

1+ y ago23:23

23:23

How Does Standby Battery Power Work In this episode, George of The Battery Blarney Duo answers questions about the basic concept and workings of battery backup for electric substations and their critical components. He touches on topics including ensuring the stability and reliability of the electricity grid, reducing the risk of equipment damage, …

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Battery Chemistries and Applications: Part Two 29:23

2y ago29:23

29:23

The discussion about the chemistry and applications of batteries continues in this episode with David, Al Warner and Dan Lambert, and The Battery Blarney Duo. They are comparing flow and lead acid batteries in terms of their reliability and need for maintenance. They examine the problem if you have an energy-storage battery, such as a zinc manganes…

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Battery Chemistries and Applications: Part One 58:40

2y ago58:40

58:40

The Battery Blarney Duo are joined by industry experts Al Warner and Dan Lambert to discuss lead acid, lithium, nickel cadmium and other prominent battery chemistries and their proper applications. They discuss the pros and cons of these popular chemistries as well as the prospect of other interesting options, like that of zinc manganese. The discu…

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Stationary Battery Applications Across Multiple Industries 55:38

2y ago55:38

55:38

The world is rapidly becoming more and more reliant on technology. We rely on technology for communication, commerce, and so much more. One of the most important aspects of our technological infrastructure is the stationary battery. Stationary batteries are used to provide backup power or continuous power to a facility. The Battery Blarney Duo, Geo…

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A Look Back and a Look Forward at the DC Power Industry Part 2 1:00:04

2y ago1:00:04

1:00:04

The Battery Blarney Duo continue their discussion on the challenges and opportunities facing the DC power industry. They discuss the role of standards in promoting innovation and interoperability, the need for improved energy storage technologies, and the potential for micro-grids to provide resiliency in the face of extreme weather events. They al…

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A Look Back and a Look Forward at the DC Power Industry 49:56

2y ago49:56

49:56

Batteries are a critical part of the telecom infrastructure and can be found in many different types of telecom equipment. They provide backup power and support to essential systems during an outage or emergency situation. Most substations have some kind of telecom element to them. This could be as simple as a few batteries, or it could be a much m…

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Q&A with An Electric Co-op E/I Technician 49:25

2y ago49:25

49:25

In this episode, the Battery Blarney hold a Q&A with Ron Dickinson from Western Farmers Electric Co-op in Oklahoma. They discuss things like the fact that batteries are susceptible to corrosion, which can lead to a thermal runaway event. And when dealing with battery corrosion, it's important to know the signs. One of the most common causes of batt…

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The Challenges of Battery Warranty 54:12

2y ago54:12

54:12

In this episode the Battery Blarney Duo, George and Allen discuss the challenges of battery warranty and why battery maintenance is important. Many battery problems can be attributed to a lack of maintenance. Batteries are usually warranted for only a year or two, and many battery manufacturers consider battery failures due to sulfation (a lead aci…

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Live Q&A with the Battery Blarney Duo 43:59

2y ago43:59

43:59

In this special episode, we went live! The Battery Blarney duo welcomed questions from the audience about ohmic testing on a battery, how the rules apply to a NiCad battery, and many more. We were excited to answer these questions and give our audience a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into testing batteries. Our hope is that by answering these…

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How (Un)Reliable is the Electric Grid? 52:17

2y ago52:17

52:17

The Battery Blarney duo welcomes Al Warner to talk about the unreliability of the electric grid. The electric grid is one of the most important infrastructure elements in the United States. It's a system of interconnected power plants and transmission lines that delivers electricity to homes and businesses. The grid is also one of the most complex …

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Applying Stationary Battery Training in the Field 46:15

2+ y ago46:15

46:15

The Battery Blarney duo of George and Allen welcome Joey Davis and Ed Rafter to talk about applying Stationary Battery Training in the Field and Battery Monitoring. Battery training is important for a number of reasons. First, it helps to ensure that employees are properly trained in the use of batteries. Second, it helps to improve the safety of e…

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Reboot: Extreme Weather and Other Pitfalls of the Current Power Grid 54:24

2+ y ago54:24

54:24

This June, as we look back on our first 20 episodes, we wanted to revisit two of our favorite topics so far - "Renewables and Alternative Energy Sources" and "Extreme Weather and Other Pitfalls of the Current Power Grid." Please enjoy, and we'll be back with all new episodes in July. In today's episode of DC Power Hour, it is the 1st year anniversa…

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Reboot: Renewables and Alternative Energy Sources 1:25:15

2+ y ago1:25:15

1:25:15

This June, as we look back on our first 20 episodes, we wanted to revisit two of our favorite topics so far - "Renewables and Alternative Energy Sources" and "Extreme Weather and Other Pitfalls of the Current Power Grid." Please enjoy, and we'll be back with all new episodes in July. In this first episode, we learned about renewables and alternativ…

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What's Happened to the Quality of Stand-By Power Installations? 57:48

2+ y ago57:48

57:48

Stand-by power installations are a crucial part of any business or facility. They provide emergency power during outages, ensuring that critical systems keep running. However, many businesses and facilities are finding that the quality of their stand-by power installations is declining. What's causing this decline, and what can be done to improve t…

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Battery Monitoring and Data Analysis 51:07

2+ y ago51:07

51:07

The Battery Blarney duo of George and Allen welcome Fran Losey, a critical power and power quality professional who has a disciplined military background. His specialties include critical power systems, power distribution, power quality, battery systems, battery monitoring, and advanced analysis of battery systems for risk reduction and lifecycle m…

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Moving Away from Fossil Fuels Toward Electrification 50:01

2+ y ago50:01

50:01

This episode focuses on the reality vs. myths of moving from fossil fuels toward alternative, renewable energy sources. George and Allen discuss the true effect this will have on society, the environment, and the power industry. While electrification in theory will greatly reduce carbon emissions and result in a more sustainable environment and fut…

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How to Properly Charge a Stationary Battery 1:01:09

2+ y ago1:01:09

1:01:09

The Battery Blarney duo of George and Allen welcome Ed Rogers, National Service Support Manager at EnerSys, to talk about battery charging. The topic of proper battery charging is one of Allen’s passions and they discuss what happens when you undercharge and overcharge a battery. All batteries are not equal and the discussion covers temperature com…

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How To Walk Out Of A Battery Room…Alive 1:03:15

2+ y ago1:03:15

1:03:15

In this episode, we dig in about the importance of battery room safety. In the Battery Blarney segment, George and Allen talk about issues that can occur when safety precautions are overlooked, and why they are overlooked. Then, they are joined by Ed Rafter, an experienced engineer who has spent his impressive career successfully working across a n…

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Ohmic Values and Battery Testing 57:51

2+ y ago57:51

57:51

In today’s episode, we spread deep knowledge in the battery industry and look at how ohmic measurement and ohmic values play a crucial role in battery testing. The Battery Blarney Duo, George and Allen, discuss data trending, the most significant things to look at when monitoring a battery, the value of low capacity cells, and acceptance of ohmic v…

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Extreme Weather and Other Pitfalls of the Grid in America 54:24

2+ y ago54:24

54:24

The world is changing - is our electrical grid prepared to handle it? In today's episode of DC Power Hour, George, Allen and the guys acknowledge the anniversary of the Texas power outage last February by discussing how extreme weather and the stress on the power grid affects everyone. From extreme weather events to the lack of funding and personne…

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UPS Applications and Battery Failure 50:28

2+ y ago50:28

50:28

In today's episode, we talk about UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) applications and improvements that can be made based on seasoned expertise from George and Allen. The Battery Blarney duo talks about how UPS was initially used and the pitfalls of using it over the years. They talk about the problems with the batteries, the kind of lead used, the…

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Myths and Facts About Lead Acid Batteries 59:21

2+ y ago59:21

59:21

David and Andrew welcome industry experts George and Allen to set the record straight on lead acid batteries. They talk about the origin and history of batteries, including French physicist Gaston Plante and his invention of the rechargeable battery. George and Allen discuss battery life span and challenges with different battery types over the yea…

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Renewables and Alternative Energy Sources 1:25:15

3y ago1:25:15

1:25:15

In this episode of the DC Power Hour Podcast, we learn about renewables and alternative energy sources. In the Battery Blarney segment, industry experts George Pedersen and Allan Byrne dive into talking about different topics from solar farms, a combination of sources, alternatives and much more. In the second segment, we are joined by Jack Andreas…

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Battcon Recap 1:00:27

3y ago1:00:27

1:00:27

In this episode of DC Power Hour, we have a panel of round table experts to talk about the most recent Battcon event. Allan Byrne, George Pedersen and Erik Knudston discuss their experience and process the whole event. The whole team dive deep into the conversation and share their thoughts and opinions on the event. The Battcon Stationary Battery C…

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Industry Disruptors 57:07

3y ago57:07

57:07

In this episode’s Battery Blarney segment, George Pedersen and Allen Byrne talk with hosts David Neubert and Andrew Charlton about their take on innovative technology that is shaking up the industry. They discuss information about innovation in the battery world from valve regulated lead acid batteries to lithium-ion batteries. They also share thei…

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The Pros and Cons of Electric Vehicles 50:04

3y ago50:04

50:04

In this episode of DC Power Hour, we learn about the impact of electric vehicles on the power industry. Industry experts George Pedersen and Allan Byrne hold a spirited debate on the pros and cons of Electric Vehicles in the Battery Blarney segment. They discuss the safety of lithium batteries, the environmental impact of alternative energy sources…

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Equipment Redundancy 38:49

3y ago38:49

38:49

In this episode of the DC Power Hour podcast, we learn about equipment redundancy. In the Battery Blarney segment, industry experts George Pedersen and Allan Byrne explain what it is, why it is important, and what applications it pertains to. They discuss their experience in the telecom industry and the evolution from redundant chargers to redundan…

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Why Battery Monitoring? 53:26

3y ago53:26

53:26

In this episode’s Battery Blarney segment, George Pedersen and Allen Byrne talk with hosts David Neubert and Andrew Charlton about why Battery Monitoring is important. They discuss artificial intelligence, or machine learning, and the new role it plays in replicating the work of battery technicians. Routine maintenance is a must for success. Andrew…

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The Effect of the Pandemic on the DC Power Industry 40:15

3y ago40:15

40:15

In this episode of the DC Power Hour podcast, our host David Neubert talks about the effect of the pandemic on the DC power industry with George Pedersen and Allen Byrne. The two experts shared that the pandemic has hit the industry in different ways. They talked about the supply chain and cost maintenance as two of the many things that affected th…

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The Importance of Battery Room Safety 31:42

3y ago31:42

31:42

The topic of this episode covers the importance of battery room safety. In the Battery Blarney segment, George and Allen talk about some of the issues that can occur when safety precautions are overlooked, and why they are overlooked. They also discuss what to do when there is a battery spill or accident in a battery room. In the Field Report segme…

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What is Going on with America’s Aging Power Grid Infrastructure? 41:11

3y ago41:11

41:11

In the Battery Blarney segment of this episode, George and Allen talk about the aging grid infrastructure in America and the proposed infrastructure bill. They also talk about what happened in Texas and discuss problems with financial engineering and energy storage. One of the problems is that the infrastructure has not kept pace with the modern el…

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