Re: [APML] SR44's DISPOSAL OF DEAD BATTERIES

[Daryn Baker <odomari2001@yahoo.com>]

Hi All,

I don't know about all Radio Shacks, but my local shop recycles at least
rechargeable batteries like NiCd, NiMH, Li+. Not sure about others, but might
be worth checking out.



--- cherrio <cherrio@shocking.com> wrote:
> Matt,
> After years of disposing my batteries in the nearest trash can, I was urged
> to look up a local HAZARDOUS MATERIAL Site. Which much to my surprise there
> was one and they received them to be recycled of all things. I would urge
> all of us to seriously look into disposing of these seriously polluting
> items PROPERLY. Some stores now will recycle if you bring them in.
> I found if I take a 1 gallon plastic milk jug and cut the screw top off I
> can drop even D cells inside with ease and store them dry until I get a
> gallon to take to the HAZMAT Site.
> I talked to several neighbors and they save their batteries for which I
> offer to take them to HAZMAT. Thus saving landfill and pollute less and also
> recycle.
> My 2 cells worth.
> Ray Rochelle
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Steve..." <swalters@att.net>
> To: <astro-photo@seds.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, December 25, 2001 6:09 PM
> Subject: Re: [APML] SR44's
> 
> 
> > Matt,
> >
> > Store most of them in your refrig (not freezer). Freezing them can destroy
> > the battery. Only take a few spares with you. This way you can keep the
> > majority reasonably fresh.
> >
> > I usually keep only 3 or 4 spares in my gear box and buy new fresh ones
> > every when these are getting used up.
> >
> > Steve...
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Matt BenDaniel" <matt@starmatt.com>
> > To: <astro-photo@seds.org>
> > Sent: Tuesday, December 25, 2001 10:30 AM
> > Subject: [APML] SR44's
> >
> >
> > > So you're out in middle of nowhere, setting up for AP, and in preparing
> to
> > drift align, you find the illuminator doesn't illuminate. Seems like its
> > batteries went dead. What if you forgot to bring spare batteries?
> > >
> > > In order to avoid the above, I took inventory of all my AP electronic
> > devices to verify that I had spare batteries on hand for all devices. In
> > doing so, I found that all of the following devices can take SR44 1.5v
> > batteries: PulsGuide illuminators, OM-4T SLR camera, micrometer,
> multimeter,
> > and hygrometer. I think even the devices that take a DL1/3N can take two
> > SR44's instead. So I ordered 20 SR44's from Radio Shack's web site (and
> got
> > a quantity discount $1.98 ea). For more info see:
> > > http://www.fouraker.com/everalk.html
> > >
> > > Does anyone have any cautionary advice?
> > > --
> > > Matt BenDaniel
> > > http://starmatt.com
> > >
> > >
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