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The last batch of hearing aid batteries came in a childproof package that I had never before seen. I had hell getting to them and said I would simply switch brands next time. |
Hearing aid battery nonsense
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BKLooney, MaricopaKid, Model 19 6", wuluf | ||
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Probably because in irresponsible homes, little ones swallow them. Companies would rather inconvenience consumers than risk litigation. I understand, but ... __________________ |
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Kids and pets are both at risk. Once swallowed, the batteries can cause internal burns that can become dangerous and require surgery. __________________ |
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I think the manufacturers are also trying to convince the hold outs to switch to rechargeable hearing aids. Their tactic worked on me and I have no regrets. |
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I too have noticed that the last batch of batteries I got from my hearing aid center were in a pack that requires cutting out with a pair of scissors into triangle shapes, then peeling the battery away from the plastic cover and finally removing the black plastic protection tape which is usually found on all 312 style batteries to protect from shorting out. I wanted a hearing aid that would not fall out easily, my wife did not recommend her rechargable types because they come out quite easily. I don't have to pry mine out but they are secured quite well and I have never had one fall out after a tumble. I get batteries for life with my purchase, usually a box of 10 that holds eight, I think. A set of batteries last me at least four days or so depending on the level I have them at, I have three levels and on "bat" level they don't last very long but I can hear a mouse fart in the back room. |
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The perfect package is, by definition, unopenable. __________________ |
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It's not just batteries. Many items seem to have their packaging designed by sadist's. __________________ |
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I have a hearing disability and have been receiving treatment/hearing devices since 2017 via VA. I just received a new set of hearing aids through the Community Care program where the VA refers you to a provider in the local area. These are Resound NX960S-DRWC hearing aids that have lithium-ion rechargeable batteries that are state of the art. I am so glad to away from battery replacement and don't ever want to go back. This is a great benefit through the VA, as I am sure these hearing aids are priced in thousands of dollars. They didn' cost me a thing. |
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The battery doors broke on my old hearing aids. I went rechargeable and am very happy with them. You just have to remember to take the charger and cable with you when you travel!! Don't ask how I know!! __________________ |
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I'd love to have a set that recharges. __________________ |
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Quote: Originally Posted by Tom S. Kids and pets are both at risk. Once swallowed, the batteries can cause internal burns that can become dangerous and require surgery. Stupis is as stupid does. |
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Rechargeable is THE way to go. It is arguably the best improvement in hearing aid technology. I have been wearing hearing aids for 27 years...I know where of I speak. __________________ |
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Quote: Originally Posted by TJm15.38 I have a hearing disability and have been receiving treatment/hearing devices since 2017 via VA. I just received a new set of hearing aids through the Community Care program where the VA refers you to a provider in the local area. These are Resound NX960S-DRWC hearing aids that have lithium-ion rechargeable batteries that are state of the art. I am so glad to away from battery replacement and don't ever want to go back. This is a great benefit through the VA, as I am sure these hearing aids are priced in thousands of dollars. They didn' cost me a thing. My new hearing aid are Resound too. They are the very best I ever had ! I also got the Streamer II gizzmo that connects the tv to my iPhone. tv sound comes directly into my hearing aids. I don't miss a word now. __________________ |
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Quote: Originally Posted by ralph7 The last batch of hearing aid batteries came in a childproof package that I had never before seen. I had hell getting to them and said I would simply switch brands next time. Yeah, these days eggs come in a flimsy recycled-cardboard carton, and batteries come in packaging that requires a chainsaw to open. My buddy, who is in VA hospice, uses VA-provided hearing aids with replaceable batteries. I have to help him with cutting open the hearing-aid battery packaging with a pair of scissors every couple of weeks, just so he can get the batteries out of the package. That's one of the reasons I bought a pair of hearing aids with RECHARGEABLE batteries instead of REPLACEABLE batteries. I understand the reasons the battery manufacturers make the packaging of their products so difficult. They are trying to make sure that little kids can't open the package and swallow the batteries. That's a worthwhile goal, but if satisfying that goal renders the batteries unusable by the folks that need them - people who are VERY unlikely to have little kids around - is that "safety feature" really worth the additional problems it creates? Statistically speaking, how many little kids actually swallow these batteries? The frequency of this happening is incredibly small. BUT the liability for the battery manufacturers in the rare case that it does happen is HUGE. So, to CYA, the battery manufacturers make the packaging all but IMPOSSIBLE for the end-users to open. Besides, is swallowing a new, fully charged one significantly worse than swallowing one that has been used and has no more charge? I mean, the danger is the chemicals, not the charge. And is a kid more likely to open a package and eat one - or to pick up a dead one lying loose somewhere? So, what will they do to prevent THAT? Design packaging that will only let you get a new one out one end if you push an old one into the other end? IMO, it seems like this is just one more example of our current obsession with producing a "100% safe" world - i.e. placing "safety" above everything else - even when it hamstrings common sense and people living their best lives. The sad fact is there will never be a 100% safe world and even if life were somehow made totally safe, we'd all STILL end up dead. JMO, and YMMV.... __________________ Last edited by BC38; Yesterday at 03:53 PM. |
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"Instructions to open inside." __________________ |
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Rayovac batteries are Made In The USA and easy to remove from the package. They work for me. |
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Quote: Originally Posted by Kinman I too have noticed that the last batch of batteries I got from my hearing aid center were in a pack that requires cutting out with a pair of scissors into triangle shapes, then peeling the battery away from the plastic cover and finally removing the black plastic protection tape which is usually found on all 312 style batteries to protect from shorting out. I wanted a hearing aid that would not fall out easily, my wife did not recommend her rechargable types because they come out quite easily. I don't have to pry mine out but they are secured quite well and I have never had one fall out after a tumble. I get batteries for life with my purchase, usually a box of 10 that holds eight, I think. A set of batteries last me at least four days or so depending on the level I have them at, I have three levels and on "bat" level they don't last very long but I can hear a mouse fart in the back room. I have Phillips and they seem to stay in place very well. I am still fairly active. __________________ |
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Quote: Originally Posted by TJm15.38 I have a hearing disability and have been receiving treatment/hearing devices since 2017 via VA. I just received a new set of hearing aids through the Community Care program where the VA refers you to a provider in the local area. These are Resound NX960S-DRWC hearing aids that have lithium-ion rechargeable batteries that are state of the art. I am so glad to away from battery replacement and don't ever want to go back. This is a great benefit through the VA, as I am sure these hearing aids are priced in thousands of dollars. They didn' cost me a thing. IDK, I'd say they cost you X number of years of your life and your hearing. __________________ |
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My hearing aids are VA Phonaks. I don't have any idea what they cost if I bought them at Costco. They are battery operated but the VA gave me enough batteries to last for the life of the hearing aids when I got them. I have a hearing test in February and hopefully they'll give me an upgraded pair of hearing aids but my Phonaks are good enough that I'm not going to be phenomenally but hurt if they don't __________________ Last edited by Smoke; Yesterday at 01:07 PM. |
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FWIW, mine are made by Resound but sold by Jabra. They only cost me around $1200 a couple of years ago. They charge "wirelessly" in their case, and one of the nice features of the case is it contains it's own rechargeable battery. It will recharge the hearing aids 3 or 4 times even without a power adapter or cable. Fully charging them takes about 2 hours or so, but they work for about 30 hours per charge. As for staying in place, I've had zero issues with that. One thing I do is put them in and then put on my glasses with their earpieces on the outside of the hearing aids. That way the glasses also help hold the hearing aids in place. __________________ Last edited by BC38; Yesterday at 04:27 PM. |
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