BATTERIES & SUPPLIES
Ray-O-Vac ProLine (rated number one) batteries are available in all sizes at very competitive prices.
WARNING ! All batteries are toxic and dangerous if swallowed. Keep all batteries (and hearing aids) away from children and pets. If anyone swallows a battery it is a medical emergency and the individual needs to see a physician immediately. |
ABOUT BATTERIES (Courtesy of Rayovac)
Zinc air is the most-used power system for hearing aid batteries. These batteries use the air outside the battery as a source of power. These batteries are much more efficient than mercury and silver systems of years past. Zinc air allows for fewer battery replacements, clearer tones, fewer volume adjustments and longer battery life. Today's technology allows for much more power in much less space.
Zinc air batteries are packaged with a "peel off" tab, which seals the air holes and ensures freshness until you are ready to use the battery. After removing the tab, you simply wait one minute to allow the air to enter the battery and activate the ingredients. At that time, the battery can be inserted into the hearing aid. Once the tab is removed, there is no advantage to replacing it when the battery is not in use. In other words, once the tab has been removed and the battery has been exposed to air, there is no point in replacing the tab on the battery.
Battery life is determined by several factors, such as the hours the hearing aid is worn and the circuit type and the power of the hearing aid. Your hearing healthcare professional can give you a better idea of the battery life you can expect once a specific hearing aid is chosen.
Hearing aid batteries should be stored at room temperature. Heat will shorten the life of the batteries and refrigeration is not recommended. Do not carry batteries in a purse or pocket where they may have contact with metal objects such as keys or coins, as that could "short" out the battery. Batteries should be kept out of the reach of infants and children. Their small size makes them dangerously easy to swallow. If a battery is swallowed, see a doctor immediately. Batteries are available in several standard sizes; your hearing healthcare professional can recommend the correct size for your needs.
Because of their small size, users sometimes find hearing aid batteries difficult to handle. There are batteries that have longer tabs that help alleviate this problem. Also, look for packaging that allows single battery dispersal for preventing accidental spilling of batteries.
We stock a wide variety of supplies including Dri-Aid kits, Dry and Store Hearing Aid Conditioning System, telephone pads and Sweat bands.
DRY & STORE
Hearing Aid Conditioning System
Eliminates moisture, reduces earwax on your hearing aid - sanitizes and deodorizes. Ask us about purchasing this system. |
