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Join Date: May 2011
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Hoarding and hoarding hoarders who hoard- BATTERIES! :)
Surprise!
 You don't even have to be a hoarder! Just be a westerner with anything and chances are you have way too many batteries. At least I do. Tonight, I am STRESSED by batteries. I've got 5 car batteries- two of which are going dead. 2 Garden tractor batteries on their way out. One of two 2 bike light batteries took a dump. One of three rear bike light blinkies wont hold a charge. Three smoke detector batteries need changing. I can't keep count of my Canon DSLR batteries which are dying various slow deaths. I've got multiple rechargeable batteries for my camera's flash which aren't getting the attention they deserve. I've got one dental light battery that just died. Just replaced the key FOB batteries for one car. The batteries in my bike pedals just needed replacement. The batteries in my computer surge protector / battery backup just got replaced. This is not including all the batteries in my HF stuff- for example, my studfinder, which I TRY to take out when not in use, but if I dont, the battery corrodes the hookups. Drill batteries- Two different drill brands, two different systems. One older system kaput, newer system barely hanging in there. Electric start battery on my home generator- just needed replacing. Battery backup in my car's antitheft system is shot. You get the picture. I'm starting to wake up in cold sweats about batteries. Did I pull the 9 volt battery out of my temperature gun when I used it 6 months ago? How are the batteries in my wife's maglight? edit- oh crap- I need to pull the 9 volt batteries from my laser levels I use to align cars. Oh yeah, the red- dot batteries.... Some of these batteries are regular A AA AAA etc. - but many are expensive li-ion options. If the TABSapocalypse happens tomorrow, I hope two things: 1. TABS will be around to enjoy it. 2. I will get to simplify my life and need fewer batteries
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11-02-2023, 05:47 PM
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You ride a bicycle for exercise, right? So, what's a little more drag? Eliminate the bike batteries.
https://www.torchspot.com/the-best-bike-generator-lights/#:~:text=Best%20Bike%20Generator%20Light%20Review
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11-02-2023, 08:38 PM
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I got rid of 10 batteries a few years back (a c-note at the recyclers)...
Still paid a core on a stupid motorcycle battery...
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11-03-2023, 06:32 AM
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My other ride is a C-130J
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I will keep two car batteries in “storage” so when it is time to replace an active unit I have a ready core.
I’ve often considered using old batteries as energy storage for electricity generated by a solar panel, for emergency purposes. I just don’t have the room.
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11-03-2023, 08:40 PM
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I get it. I have a bunch.
OP, there may be a 12 step program for you, however. |
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11-03-2023, 10:14 PM
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Speaking of bike batteries...I have the Garmin Varia which has a rechargeable battery that is non-replaceable. I plug it in at my garage after each use.
One day this past spring, I noticed a burnt smell when entering the garage. The Varia was melted and was welded to the micro usb cable. Now I'm careful of never having any burnables close by. Garmin replaced it even though it was well past warranty.
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11-04-2023, 05:41 AM
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There's a special level of hell for non replaceable batteries. Anything I gotta go solder, etc, is a real pita. I'm also weary of trickle chargers for the same reason. So many cheap ones, I get a bit weary of them all, although I probably shouldn't be scared of better ones. Reading my post several days later, I guess one "could" say there is room for simplification in my life to reduce the things that need the batteries in the first place. But that's not the American way 
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11-04-2023, 06:45 AM
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BTW- this is a picture of me:
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11-04-2023, 06:51 AM
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Dee
