- Why is having Zero Mercury important?
Mercury is a naturally occurring substance that aids battery conductivity and stabilizes internal materials. And even though mercury provides a positive internal benefits in hearing aid batteries, there is also a perceived negative environmental impact. While the technology has been in development since the 1990's and through continuous improvement we are now able to launch a zero mercury product that is similar to our performance of mercury containing product.
- How should I dispose of hearing aid and zinc air batteries?
Zinc air batteries can and should be disposed of in your normal trash and not accumulated. Accumulating batteries can lead to risk of fire.
- Should I open the door on my hearing aid when it's not in use?
Yes – it is a good idea to open the battery door on your hearing aid when you are not using it. This stops battery drain and may allow air in to remove any moisture buildup.
- How should I store my batteries for best hearing aid battery life?
To get maximum hearing aid battery life, keep batteries at room temperature. Heat can shorten hearing aid battery life and a damp location like the refrigerator is not recommended. Also, never carry loose batteries in your pocket or purse. Contact with metal items like keys or coins can short-circuit the battery.
- The battery doesn’t seem to work the right way – is something wrong?
Energizer® Hearing Aid batteries take about a minute to power up. That’s because that’s how long it takes for the outside air to penetrate the battery’s tiny air holes and mix with the battery’s zinc chemistry to power your hearing aid.
- What are the common hearing aid battery sizes?
The most common battery sizes are 10, 13, 312 and 675. To make recognition easier, most manufacturers color code hearing aid batteries according to industry standards: 10—yellow 13—orange 312—brown 675—blue.
- Why does my hearing aid battery have a tab?
Zinc air hearing aid batteries use outside air as a source of power. The tab seals the zinc in the battery from exposure to air, ensuring freshness when purchased. After you remove the tab, the battery takes about a minute to charge fully and be ready for use. Do not remove the tab until you are ready to use the battery. Once the tab is pulled and the zinc is exposed to air, replacing the tab will not extend the battery life.
The Energizer® EZ Change® dispenser completely eliminates the need to handle tabs.
- How do I get the best performance from my hearing aid batteries?
To get the best performance, keep moisture from clogging the air hole by opening the hearing aid compartment every night. Turning your hearing aid off when not in use can also help get the best hearing aid battery life possible.
- Are hearing aid batteries interchangeable among manufacturers?
Battery dimensions are standardized across all brands. All sizes are the same—just look for the color standard to find your battery size.
- How long is the expected life of my hearing aid battery?
Hearing aid battery life is determined by length of use during the day, amplification and type of hearing aid. Consult your hearing care professional to determine length of hearing aid battery life.
- Where can I find Energizer® hearing aid batteries?
You can find Energizer® hearing aid batteries in most retail outlets that sell hearing aid batteries and at many hearing aid professional locations.
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