Avoid storing your batteries in hot places or in sunlight, as heat will shorten the life of batteries. Do not store batteries in the fridge as it may affect battery performance and capacity. Batteries should not be carried in your pocket or purse with other metal objects such as coins or keys. Keeping the batteries without correct packaging could let the batteries short circuit and reduce the battery life.

Unfortunately, no. We run a virtual store to keep our overheads and costs as low as possible. This is how we are able to provide these quality products to you at such low prices. However, we may engage some of our business partners to distribute our products in the future.

Rechargeable batteries should be stored in a cool and dry place. We recommend storing them in a battery case over long periods. Batteries that are not stored in adequate conditions can lose their charge rapidly.

A No, the batteries are unique to each model of travel concentrator. They can only be obtained through the manufacturer or a dealer.

We accept household batteries at the facility. Alkaline batteries that have been manufactured in the United States starting in the late 1990's and early 2000 no longer contain Mercury and are safe to landfill. Any other batteries that contain Mercury, zinc, nickel cadmium, lithium and lead are hazardous to landfill and are accepted at the facility.

Before the first flight and at the end of every flight. The reason for checking the batteries at the end of the flight is because the battery will be at its lowest. If you let it sit a while the voltage will build up and give an inaccurate reading of the usable charge. If you have an on board battery monitor like the Gem2000 then right after you turn off the engine watch it while you move the right stick in a quick circle.

Toyota's Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries are considered "non-hazardous waste" [See "high voltage electrical systems"]. Toyota has had a battery recycling program since 1998 and even offers dealers a $200 bounty to ensure batteries aren't just thrown away (described at end of linked document). Lithium-Ion batteries share many characteristics with NiMH.

Suppositories should be stored in your freezer and used when frozen as well. Frozen suppositories are easier to insert. Room temperature suppositories will deform upon insertion.

Store batteries fully charged. Check them once a month and recharge as needed. Sealed batteries can hold their charge from 6 to 12 months. Remember, if storing your chair for longer than a couple of weeks, it’s best to charge the batteries and then disconnect them. MK Gel batteries can be stored in sub-freezing temperatures as low as -25?F without freezing as long as they are fully charged prior to storage.

The main disadvantage of Nimh and to a lesser extent NiCd batteries is that they tend to self-discharge fairly rapidly and significantly faster than alkaline batteries. Nimh batteries will begin to lose their capacity after charging when stored. They will lose as much as 1-2% capacity per day and after a few months of storage at room temperature will be mostly discharged. Of course they can be recharged in your charger to regain their capacity.

You can take these to any automobile company in St. Joe County that specializes in Car batteries. For information on companies in the area please contact the district.