+Insp Gadget Posted March 21, 2004 Share Posted March 21, 2004 I'm looking for some suggestions on what to carry spare batteries in when I'm out Geocaching. I've heard that loose batteries can explode if they touch some metal. Anyone have a cheap solution for this? Quote Link to comment
+briansnat Posted March 21, 2004 Share Posted March 21, 2004 (edited) I never heard of exploding batteries...unless you throw them in a campfire. My pack has a compartment that fits 8 AA's perfectly, but if I'm not using that pack, I keep them in a small, nylon "ditty bag" with a drawstring opening. Edited March 21, 2004 by briansnat Quote Link to comment
CoyoteRed Posted March 21, 2004 Share Posted March 21, 2004 Rubber band with the poles going the same direction. Don't put them loose in with other metals like pocket change and you're good to go. You only have to worry if there is a complete circuit from one end of the battery to the other. Quote Link to comment
Tahosa and Sons Posted March 21, 2004 Share Posted March 21, 2004 Some rubber bands and the case that the batteries comes in works fine for a low cost solution. Quote Link to comment
4x4luv Posted March 21, 2004 Share Posted March 21, 2004 I went t wally-world last week and picked up a "Media & Battery Holder". I didnt care about the madia stuff but it zipps open has an elastic band that holds 4 sets of batteries. Mine is black but there were other colors Quote Link to comment
+Mopar Posted March 21, 2004 Share Posted March 21, 2004 I use the plastic resealable pack that the AAs came in. Quote Link to comment
+TRIOGEO Posted March 21, 2004 Share Posted March 21, 2004 I use these plastic cases that came with my battery charger. You can purchase them from: http://www.thomas-distributing.com/batteryholder-index.htm They are inexpensive and work great. Hope this helps. TRIOGEO Quote Link to comment
OuttaHand Posted March 21, 2004 Share Posted March 21, 2004 Here's a very non-elegant, but very inexpensive, option. Go to your local Radio Shack. They sell AA battery holders that are made to put in your electronic project to hold its batteries. I bought a simple plastic holder that holds 8 AA batteries. It does have a connector on the top so that it could be placed in an electronic project, but I have never had cause to be worried that those contacts would short out. Radio Shack sells these very inexpensively and in sizes that carry different numbers and sizes of batteries. Quote Link to comment
+rickrich Posted March 21, 2004 Share Posted March 21, 2004 (edited) All my gear (PDA, GPS, headlamp) uses AAA's, so I keep 2-4 alkalines in my otherwise unused left back pocket. I can't feel 'em, so sometimes they go thru the washing machine and dryer. No explosions so far. I tried NiMH AAA's, but they really did not work as well as the alkalines due to the lower cell voltage and the fact that NiMH's typically leak 1-2% of their charge every day. In one of my previous jobs I wrote software for a LiON battery charger. LiON batteries, if not properly designed, manufactured, charged, and handled, can undergo rapid dissassembly. LiON batteries are required to include a protection IC. Still, I would not want to carry one of those in my pocket. "the concussion blew the Assistant Chief out the office door onto the floor and blew the Captain against the office wall." http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/face9939.html#9939p2 Edited March 21, 2004 by rickrich Quote Link to comment
+Lone Duck Posted March 21, 2004 Share Posted March 21, 2004 (edited) Battery holders? Here ya go, and check out the rest of the site for useful info. http://store.yahoo.com/greenbatteries-stor...ryholders1.html Edited March 21, 2004 by Lone Duck Quote Link to comment
+QwertyToo Posted March 21, 2004 Share Posted March 21, 2004 Don't put them loose in with other metals like pocket change and you're good to go. I did this once and I had a really nice pocket warmer, that is until it started to burn . Now I keep my batteries in a different pocket than my change or keys. Quote Link to comment
+SamLowrey Posted March 21, 2004 Share Posted March 21, 2004 You look too scary to worry about exploding AA's. Quote Link to comment
WH Posted March 21, 2004 Share Posted March 21, 2004 A small piece of electrical tape over 1 end of the batteries works for me Quote Link to comment
+leatherman Posted March 21, 2004 Share Posted March 21, 2004 There are many types and variations of rifle ammo carriers. The elastic loop ones work pretty good. You can get them in belt loop or shoulder strap styles. Quote Link to comment
+Shoebugs Posted March 21, 2004 Share Posted March 21, 2004 Quadrod has piece of PVC pipe with 2 caps on the ends. I don't know what size the PVC is...but the AA batteries fit perfectly end to end. He has used it with no problem for quite a while. The temperature here is 120+ degrees in the summer. If anybody want's more specifics...I'll check it out and let you know. Quote Link to comment
+Right Wing Wacko Posted March 21, 2004 Share Posted March 21, 2004 JanSport Pack Pocket I use one of these. It has room for my Cell Phone and GPS or Camera, as well as pockets for Batteries and signature stickers etc. Quote Link to comment
+radioscout Posted March 21, 2004 Share Posted March 21, 2004 I'm using the one of these plastic cases in wich this old QIC80 120 MB mini data cartridges were packed. 6 AA cells fit almost exactly into it if you put some foamed plastic on the base of the case. Quote Link to comment
+EScout Posted March 21, 2004 Share Posted March 21, 2004 The cases made by Powerex (see Triogeo's link) are nice because they have cut-outs that support 4 AAAs or 4AAs, snap and stay shut and are clear. I use them. Quote Link to comment
+GeckoGeek Posted March 21, 2004 Share Posted March 21, 2004 I'm looking for some suggestions on what to carry spare batteries in when I'm out Geocaching. I've heard that loose batteries can explode if they touch some metal. Anyone have a cheap solution for this? Well, they can become a problem if they find the right kind of metal that can touch both ends at the same time. Frankly the suggestion of the Radio Shack holder scares me. That's just begging for trouble. One ordinary piece of metal and we'll have a hot time in the town tonight. I found some cheap holders that came with some $1 batteries. Heck, I bought the batteries for the holder! The fact they are usable was a plus. There are storage battery holders our there. They are the nicest solution. Quote Link to comment
+webscouter. Posted March 21, 2004 Share Posted March 21, 2004 I have some cases from http://www.inanycase.com/ that I really like. The are durable and slim. I highly recommend these. Quote Link to comment
+Go JayBee Posted March 22, 2004 Share Posted March 22, 2004 (edited) Here....check this out. IfYorlo OnJoose It's a Travel Bug made from a prescription bottle which holds 2 AA Batteries perfectly. Cheap enough? Edited March 22, 2004 by jbhooker3 Quote Link to comment
+hikemeister Posted March 22, 2004 Share Posted March 22, 2004 I found a really nice GPS holder for my Garmin ETrex Legend at WalMart, of all places. It has elastic aeras on each side, into which I can put four AA batteries. The price was quite low and it has a very good belt clip. Quote Link to comment
+Renegade Knight Posted March 22, 2004 Share Posted March 22, 2004 Some 4 packs of batteries use a cardboard holder. That's what I use for my extra batteries. If it starts to fall apart that's what duct tape is for. Quote Link to comment
+Andy and Robin Posted March 22, 2004 Share Posted March 22, 2004 Check these out on Ebay. They are sweet. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...&category=48620 I have two of them and really like them Quote Link to comment
+Genoist Posted March 23, 2004 Share Posted March 23, 2004 Radio Shack also has those little digital media cases that are made for memory cards. They hold an extra sd card for your meridian, along with some extra batteries. Not to expensive if i remember right, plus they have batteries buy 2 packs get one free. I think it's time to stock up for my summer caching. Quote Link to comment
+KF6JML Posted March 23, 2004 Share Posted March 23, 2004 Thanks for the link TRIOGEO. Looks like I overpaid for the very same 2200 mAh NiMH AA batteries and exact same cases from mahaenergy.com. Batteries and cases are great! Saving the thomas-distributing site as a fav! Quote Link to comment
+TRIOGEO Posted March 23, 2004 Share Posted March 23, 2004 KF6JML My pleasure!! Quote Link to comment
+Scout Master Posted March 23, 2004 Share Posted March 23, 2004 I carry two small Mag light Flashlights then I have a flash light if I need it and 4 batteries Quote Link to comment
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