Batteries

October 11, 2004

On the batteries. The 675 batteries that is use is the same for both the

CI and Hearing aids?

I got them off the internet for a 40 batteries for 18.95 (Microbattery.com)

that is about .47 cents a battery

-- Re: Batteries

Larry,

Buying batteries in bulk from Cochlear comes out to $.50 a battery.

October 11, 2004

Dave,

Same type yes. But unless they are high power, the batteries may

not work well in the 3G if at all. I had a batch of HA batteries

given me, dont recall what brand, they worked fine. Also, old

batteries I still had from my HAs, had not used the HAs in 4 years. I

used what I had this year. No problem. LOL

Cochlear lists the prices for the different quantities on their

website in the online store.

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& Gimlet (Guide Dawggie)

Portland, Oregon

N24C 3G 8/2000 Hookup

rlclark77@...

http://home.comcast.net/~rlclark77/

October 11, 2004

Yep,

I just bought some batteries from WalMart.. 1.4 volt 675 batteries

that some folks are getting almost as many hours out of as they do

with the power one batteries from Cochlear.. well.. Not me....I get

about 3-4 days from the ones I get from Cochlear(50-60 hours) but

only a grand total of 20 hours from the ones I got from WalMart..

Had to get them out of necessity though as Cochlear is on back order

for their batteries.. or they were.. Hope it's not for long!

Hugs,

Silly MI

In , " " <rlclark77@c...> wrote:

> Dave,

> Same type yes. But unless they are high power, the batteries

may

> not work well in the 3G if at all.

October 11, 2004

Thanks Alice,

I'll check them out too. I tried the WalMart batteries because

someone from our Michigan support club purchased them and said they

were getting about 3 days out of them.. am trying different ones

till I find the ones that suit my needs.

Actually, I could borrow batteries from my mom or sisters if I

needed to.. makes it nice when there are 4 implant users from the

same family <smiles> We don't usually run out of anything this way.

LOL

Hugs,

Silly MI

In , " alice " <alice@a...> wrote:

> Suggestion -

>

> Raovac makes a 675 implant battery that should serve the purpose

if necessary. The batteries for the 3G have to be high powered zinc

air and I don't think Walmart carries them but I do think you might

be able to get the Raovac quickly thru the internet. When I used

Duracel High Powered Hearing Aid Batteries, they gave me a fair

amount of time (sorry - I don't remember how much) so that's what I

would purchase from the store when necessary.

>

> See http://www.hearingusa.com/cochlearimplanthearingaidbattery.htm

>

> Alice

>

October 11, 2004

Well I was getting low on batteries so just bought one package from

Cochlear to hold me over until I hear from the dr office about the

insurance co. Couldn't believe it that I got that package already and just

ordered them last week! Guess the long wait is for those that are

requesting large orders.

susan & hobbes

michigan

At 04:34 PM 10/11/2004 +0000, you wrote:

>Suggestion -

>

>Raovac makes a 675 implant battery that should serve the purpose if

>necessary. The batteries for the 3G have to be high powered zinc air and

>I don't think Walmart carries them but I do think you might be able to get

>the Raovac quickly thru the internet. When I used Duracel High Powered

>Hearing Aid Batteries, they gave me a fair amount of time (sorry - I don't

>remember how much) so that's what I would purchase from the store when

>necessary.

>

>See

><http://www.hearingusa.com/cochlearimplanthearingaidbattery.htm>http://www.hear\

ingusa.com/cochlearimplanthearingaidbattery.htm

>

>Alice

>

October 11, 2004

all this battery talk,,, i just got my batteries today from Cochlear.... i

guess they stocked it up.

Lee

October 15, 2004

>>Good to know that in a jam you can use any size 675 battery to power

the 3G.<<

,

That's one of the reasons I chose the 3G. With people talking about

purchasing batteries from Cochlear versus the drugstore, I didn't know if

there was any difference in performance. Glad to *any* 675 battery can be

used.

There is a Walgreen's located walking distance from my home (they're on

every street corner <smile>), so I should be in good shape once I get my CI.

That doesn't even count the numerous battery packs I have here at home. LOL!

October 16, 2004

In defense of the BWP, AA batteries are readily available in stores too.

Re: Batteries

>

> >>Good to know that in a jam you can use any size 675 battery to power

> the 3G.<<

>

> ,

>

> That's one of the reasons I chose the 3G. With people talking about

> purchasing batteries from Cochlear versus the drugstore, I didn't know if

> there was any difference in performance. Glad to *any* 675 battery can be

> used.

>

> There is a Walgreen's located walking distance from my home (they're on

> every street corner <smile>), so I should be in good shape once I get my

CI.

> That doesn't even count the numerous battery packs I have here at home.

LOL!

>

October 16, 2004

wow you got more life out of your powerone + than me. I got 67 hours on the left

implant and you may remember what happened with the right in NM when I tried the

power one + on that side. that only lasted an hour and a half. the next set of

batteries which was power one lasted 51 hours . Those two implants were around

balloons and planes and I am amazed!!! but I had the sens down to 1 or 2 some of

the time depending on the situation.. I guess we now know that the other kind of

batteries that you tried is not for CIs.

Snoopy

October 20, 2004

My goodness, , that is cheap. I have fifty packages of them from Nucleus,

so I won't heed to worry about batteries for a long time.

I went to Dixie Cafe with , my ssp, and it was super crowded.

However, I did wonderful. They have marvelous chicken and dumplings.

Well, I guess I will sign off for now. ttyl

Larry

November 2, 2004

The QX will work on either batteries or mains.

You can leave the batteries: if you forget then after 6 months they may leak and casue corosive damage

They do not have to staye imn..it is either or, or both.

If using mains you need safety circuit protection. In the UK we supply this to users as standard. In USA conatct yr broker.

This is abosulutely clear exact and correct

Kelsey PhDQXCI User Manual Author, Advanced TrainerVisit www.qxcisynergy.co.uk for tech infos

RE: no longer receiving messages

I am using converter but at my training in CA the instructor told us to put batteries in the box even when using the converter. Then another instructor says NO batteries in box-may cause corrosion.quantumwellness@... wrote: why are you not using dc converter, batteries are so short lived. Barry at QWC"naturegirl32000" <naturegirl32000@...> wrote:>>>>Hi,>I have not received anything from this group since Oct 7. I sent a>message shortly after that. Maybe the moderator is out of town and>there will be a back load of messages soon?>My Problem:On my QXCI I am having "batteries weak" message in a red>strip. So I changed the batteries, took them out completely, checked>my connections and I STILL get that message this only started>happening after I put batteries in the box for the first time>recently. Also my calibrations are only 87% whereby they were in the>90's before. Can anyone tell me if this affects the integrity of my>box?>J>>>>>>>>>>............................................>>

January 29, 2005

That's a really good idea to use the old 675 batteries from the CI for the

HA. Wish I could do that but my HA has very small batteries; much smaller

than the 675's. *sigh* Oh well, my HA batteries last about 3 weeks so I

don't go through them very fast. I am getting VERY excited about my

hook-up................2 more days! Got butterflies in the tummy! I had a

close call yesterday and ended up with a very sore head! I was putting some

wood into the woodstove, sat on the edge of the ottoman to do this and it

slid out from under my butt (it is on wheels) causing me to smash the back

of my head on the desk behind me! OUCH! I have a hematoma but the skin

wasn't broken. I was thinking after it was a VERY good thing it wasn't the

SIDE of my head where the implant is cuz I hit it VERY hard! Wouldn't that

have been a calamity! An expensive one! I had a headache for several

hours, but, hey, now I know I DO have a hard head! LOL Will post when I get

back from Vancouver next Fridsay and report my " switch-on " details. Wish me

luck and good hearing; we leave at 6am Tuesday morning.

25+ yr post-ling

implanted Dec.13/04

hook-up Feb.1/05

Re: OT: Re: Voc Rehab

Thanks for the compliments and prayers.

Ravi

January 29, 2005

,

OMG! Your activation is in only 2 more days! WOW!!

I'm glad you didn't suffer anything worse than a headache when you hit your

head. Hope you're feeling better tonight. (((((Hugs)))))

I'm so excited for you and can't wait to read about your activation on

Tuesday!!! Good luck!!!

((((((((Hugs)))))))))))))

Implanted: 12/22/04 Activated: 1/18/05

Deafblind/Postlingual

BTE hearing aid user 20 years

Severe-profound hearing loss 10 years

January 29, 2005

Wow, . That was a close call. I’m glad you didn’t hit the incision

site. That could have caused a real problem for you and delayed your

activiation which is soooooo close now. I can imagine what your thoughts

are these days. The butterflies will go away when the audiologist says “Can

you hear me.” Remember – setting those beeps is hard at first so just

relax and enjoy the special moments when you realize that there is sound

where there once was none.

Good luck on Tuesday. We’re going to be waiting to hear your report. Drive

safely and be sure to take tissues.

Alice

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January 29, 2005

Best wishe to you, on your hook-up.

s

Re: OT: Re: Voc Rehab

>

> Thanks for the compliments and prayers.

>

> Ravi

>

February 1, 2005

The only issue with batteries is if you use rechargeables: these discharge very quickly when losing it, rather than the steady decline from alkaline batteries. I am not aware of any issue with the latter re box blow up

Kelsey PhDQXCI User Manual Author, Advanced TrainerVisit www.qxcisynergy.co.uk for tech infos

RE: PCMCIA card

Hello : I was in Los Cabos in July and Bill had said that at times when this happens it is because the batteries in the box need to be replaced. Now I have heard that people say that the box could blow if the batteries are in. But I think if that is the case QX will honour that and fix it. So I am suggesting you try and put new batteries in the box and set the power on the converter at no greater than 7.5 then see if the lights come on

Cheers

Garth

-----Original Message-----From: [mailto:li_lac@...]Sent: Sunday, January 30, 2005 3:05 PMqxci-english Subject: PCMCIA card

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July 12, 2005

Beth,

Time to move. At least in Alaska they got the bush pilots. LOL

Lets see, how long have I had the 3G? 4 years, and have had only two

(2) batteries that were moldy. I have never had batteries go bad after

installation, have always gotten the average 4 days use. Matter of fact, a

few months ago I found some battery packs I had when using my hearing aids.

Keep in mind, its been 5 years now since I last wore those. So they were

quite old. I still got about 4 days from them.

Lost the cell phone? Call it. LOL

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Don't squat with your spurs on.

& Gimlet (Guide Dawggie)

Newport, Oregon

N24C 3G 8/2000 Hookup

rclark0276@...

August 26, 2005

Hi, All,

For the first time EVER in over 35 years, I forgot to bring extra batteries

with me over this past weekend for both my CI and my hearing aid. (That'll

teach me to keep changing pocketbooks!) We were in the middle of dinner with my

brother and his latest girlfriend, our first time meeting her, when my CI

batteries died. I was miserable with just my hearing aid! Ironically, the

girl's niece has a CI so she totally understood! After dinner we drove to the

nearest drug store and I picked up some Ray-o-Vacs. I got 3 packages of 8 to

last

me from Saturday night until Monday night when we would be home. I was

thinking the batteries would last a few hours at best with my map of ACE 1800.

Well - 3 batteries lasted until we got home and then some, despite noisy

conditions in Atlantic City Casinos! Wow, was I surprised! I must admit that

the

voice distinction was not as good as with my cohclear implant plus batteries,

but it sure bailed me out in a pinch.

) Jackie

January 11, 2006

Thanks ,

From all that I've heard, I think the disposable batteries are the

way to go. I am also leaning towards the Cochlear Freedom CI. I

still don't know all about them, but I've seen very few people that

were anything but thrilled with their Freedom. Some of the other

brands have left *some* people less than totally satisfied for

various reasons.

kevin

>

> Hi ,

> When I started with my implant, I had a body worn processor

that used

> rechargeable batteries. Every day I'd have to pack extra

batteries so

> when the batteries needed to be changed, I had spares with me.

Then

> remember to go home and take out the discharged ones and put them

in the

> charger, and try to remember which were charged and which

weren't. You

> could not tell by looking at the battery. Total pain in the butt

as far

> as I was concerned. Used this for 6 months until the behind the

Ear

> (BTE) processor came out.

> With that I use size 675 hearing aid batteries and when they

are dead,

> they are tossed out. I just carry a 6 pack of batteries with me.

If I

> forget to, I can buy them at drug stores, grocery stores, WalMart,

> discount stores, you name it. Easy to find. If I lose a battery,

or

> even a pack of batteries, I don't worry about it. They are around

$3 for

> a 6 pack. With rechargeables for a BTE processor, the cost is

much

> higher. About $150 each I think. Lose one of those, and you'll

cry.

> Batteries are considered durable medical equipment and your

> hospitalization will pay for them (after meeting the deductable).

They

> don't pay for batteries for hearing aids, but will reimburse you

for

> batteries for cochlar implants. Insurance companies will

reimburse for

> disposable batteries as well as rechargeable.

> I don't like being tied to the " company store " meaning that

there is

> only one place you can buy batteries for your implant if you get

> rechargeables. They can set whateveer price they want, and there

is no

> incentive to improve battery life or price. Because you have to

buy from

> the only source that makes them.

> When the hurricanes hit the coastal area people had to flee in a

> hurry. If you forgot your recharger, you were without power. If

you

> took your recharger and batteries, but ended up in a shelter, you

had to

> find a power source to recharge. If you go camping or travel to a

> foreign country where the electricity is different, you will need

> adaptors as well as rechargers. And you can forget to pack any of

them

> at any place.

> SO, I think it is simpler to have disposable batteries, readily

> available, easy to pack, use and toss. I don't like having to

recharge

> anything - cell phones, razors, or anything. My 2 cents worth.

>

> The Original

>

> From: " riderohio " <riderohio@y...>

> Subject: Batteries v. Rechargeables

>

> I'm trying to make a decision on a brand of CI. One of the issues

is

> of course the battery question.

>

> To any that have had both, what do you think??

>

> thanks,

>

> kevin

>

February 6, 2006

,

I'm afraid that many audiologists will tell you this. We the users

have been the ones to train them. The batteries for a CI are

essential to keep the prosthetic working thus they are a covered item

under most policies but you may have to go thru rings to get this

approved by your insurance carrier. It really helps to have a case

manager as they will go to bat for you in a situation like this. If

you don't have one now, it might be a good idea to try to get one -

due to special needs - and let the case manager get this approval for

you. When you get the approval - let the CI Center know so that they

can share this information with others.

Alice

http://www..com

February 6, 2006

Hi Alice,

My name is jeana, and i have CI also. Do you know the batteries company that

were processed for Batteries under the insurance that is covered? Because I kept

buying batteries at the stores. Let me know soon.

Thanks,

Jeana

Alice <alice@...> wrote: