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Q:
What do you do with "spent" batteries?
A:
When you return from your expedition with depleted batteries the
best way to dispose of them is in Salt water. Take a bucket or even
a cardboard carton with a trash bag, mix up some rock salt and water,
one pound to five gallons - dump the batteries into it and leave
them for a week. Drain the batteries, throw the water out (not toxic,
salt water) and put the batteries in the trash. The purpose is to
gently drain off ALL remaining electricity, so there's no danger
of sparking and fire if the batteries get crushed. Running
time depends on the energy needs of
your equipment and the battery's capacity. Battery capacity is specified
in Watt-hours (W/has).Watt-hours is simply the product of battery
voltage, times 1 Amp, times capacity in hours, at nominal temperatures.
The 60 Watt-hr model
Li-77:
Rated at 1 Amp for 8 hours at 7.5 volts: 1
x 8 x 7.5 = 60 Watt hours. Knowing this battery's capacity (60 Watt-hr),
you can calculate the battery's theoretical lifetime by dividing
the cameras power draw (in Watts, taken from the equipment's specs)
into the battery's Watt-hr rating. A 5 watt camera, powered from
a 60 Watt-hr Li-77, would operate for about 12 hours.
Li-77 Mini:
Running time is more than doubled when batteries
are grouped in parallel for increased efficiency. Don't hesitate
to call when you have questions on application. Much of our
work is with unique applications. Shipping regulations have eased
and our products are no longer transported as hazardous materials.
Quantity Discount:
There is an enormous savings of time when
customers order in quantity. We pass these savings in the form of
discounts on any mix of batteries. Accessories and cables are not
included.
Buy: 5 or more and save 10%
Refunds:
Our policy is to accept batteries back, unused in original sealed
wrappers for 85% refund within 3 calendar months of purchase. We
want to point out that this could affect the quantity discount you
received on your original purchase. Ineligible are Interface Cables,
Special Order batteries, and Custom made items.Download
a Compatibility Chart
to help you determine the best battery for
your needs! You
will need Adobe Acrobat Reader. Available at www.adobe.com.
Download
the
shipping document pertaining
to IATA requirements for shipping our batteries. (also in .pdf)
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