On 08/04/06, Lawrence Woods <lmwoods@xxxxxxx> wrote:
Is it indeed, as I suspect, a bad idea to have batteries with
> uncovered terminals rattling around in a camera bag or a pocket?
Only if there are likely to be metal objects in the same container.
If so, how can I store and carry unused rechargeable batteries
> safely? I don't think that putting each battery in a small
> plastic bag is clever enough. Bags tear, and are easily lost
> or blown away.
Zip lock polyethene bags ought to be strong enough. Alternatively, try
sticking duck tape (I think that's what you call it in the US - the very
thick fabric reinforced tape favoured by stage electricians the world over)
over the contacts
This last question might be an indirect way of asking where I
> might find spare terminal covers for BLM1-size batteries if
> there isn't an alternate clever suggestion.
>
> Thanks.
>
>
> ----- Larry Woods
> lmwoods@xxxxxxx
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