Hearing Aid Batteries

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Welcome To Hearing Aid Batteries
Ongoing low prices on Quality Hearing Aid
Batteries
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Hearing Aid Batteries

• We offer high quality Power One hearing aid
  batteries in Perth, Brisbane, Gold Coast and
  Sydney at only 5 per packet of 6 (Minimum order
  of 4 packets if ordered by phone. Minimum order
  in person is 1 packet of 6 batteries at a time).
  We post to anywhere in Australia and postage is
  included in the price. You can also purchase them
  in boxes of 60 hearing aid batteries for only
  45. That's 4.50 a packet when bought in bulk
  and includes postage to anywhere in Australia. to
  Purchase simply call us on 1800 157 429 and
  contact us about our affordable hearing aid
  batteries in Perth and Sydney at
  www.valuehearing.com.au

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How many sizes of hearing aid batteries are
commonly used?

• Hearing aid batteries come in four commonly used
  sizes, which we'll rank from smallest to largest.
  Smaller hearing aid batteries are usually used in
  smaller hearing aids, while larger batteries are
  generally used in larger, more powerful hearing
  aids or cochlear implants.
• The smallest commonly used hearing aid batteries
  are the size 10 batteries which has yellow colour
  coding on its packaging. This battery is commonly
  used in completely in the ear hearing aids and in
  the smallest of the over the ear slim tube style
  hearing aids.
• The second smallest and possibly most commonly
  used hearing aid battery on the market today is
  the size 312 battery, which has a brown colour
  coding in its packaging. This is used for a wide
  variety of small in-the-ear hearing aids through
  to small over-the-ear and slim tube hearing aids.

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How long do hearing aid batteries last?

• Hearing aid batteries vary quite a bit where
  their usable life is concerned They all have a
  shelf life of about 2 years if the sticker is
  still attached, but once you start using them a
  variety of factors that influence their life. As
  a general rule of thumb, the smaller the hearing
  aid battery the less its life. The larger the
  hearing loss, the more drain on the battery and
  thus the less life you get from it. Modern
  hearing aid features such as wireless hearing aid
  technology also drains a fair bit more current
  from hearing aid batteries than a non-wireless
  hearing aid would.
• For instance a size 10 hearing aid battery would
  last about 3 or 4 days in most hearing aids if
  used consistently. They are generally rated at
  around 80 or 90 hours of use for an average loss.
  Size 312 hearing aid batteries generally last
  about 1 week on average when used 10 to 15 hours
  a day. Size 13 batteries can last two to three
  weeks and size 675 batteries can last as little
  as 3 days in a high current device such as a
  cochlear implant or up to 4 weeks in a power
  hearing aid. Your audiologist should be able to
  advise you if the lifespan you are getting from
  your hearing aid batteries are normal or not.

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Are some brands better than others?

• Hearing aid batteries come from various companies
  in various countries and as such there is a great
  variance in their performance. Some of the best
  hearing aid battery brands out there include
  Rayovac, Varta (many manufacturers rebrands Varta
  as their own brand) and PowerOne

How do I store my hearing aid batteries for best
shelf life?
Hearing aid batteries have a shelf life of about
two years and the expiry date is usually printed
on the packaging. The best way to store them is
in a cool, dry environment, out of direct
sunlight. Generally the back of a drawer or
cupboard is suitable.
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Are there any special tips to extend the time I
get out of my hearing aid batteries?

• Most hearing aid batteries available today are
  Zinc Air Batteries, which are safer but more
  variable than the old and dangerous Mercury based
  hearing aid batteries. All Zinc Air hearing aid
  batteries have a sticker attached to the flat
  (positive) side, which once removed reveals a few
  holes on the back of the battery. Once the
  sticker is removed, air can flow into the hearing
  aid battery and activate the battery by mixing
  with the zinc inside the battery.
• To ensure you get the best life out of the
  battery you need avoid touching the flat side of
  the hearing aid battery and allow at least two or
  three minutes breathing time before putting the
  battery in the hearing aid. Also make sure you
  disconnect the battery from the hearing aid when
  the hearing aid is not in use.

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What about rechargeable hearing

• Pros
• Rechargeable hearing aids are convenient as you
  generally place the whole hearing aid in a
  charging unit, which turns the aid off for you
  before charging. So clip the hearing aid into the
  recharger and off you go.
• Less need to replace batteries as rechargeable
  hearing aid batteries need replacing once every 6
  months, compared to a few days or weeks for
  normal hearing aid batteries.
• Cons
• Rechargeable hearing aids last only about 8 hours
  with a brand new battery before needing charge,
  which is less than the 10 to 15 hours per day,
  which many people use modern hearing aids for. So
  you might need to revert to a normal hearing aid
  battery if you have used your rechargeable
  hearing aid battery during the day and wish to
  use your hearing aid for an evening function as
  well.
• Rechargeable hearing aid batteries cost a LOT
  more than normal hearing aid batteries. A set of
  rechargeable hearing aid batteries retail for
  about 60 a set and up to 600 for the charger.
  Traditional hearing batteries cost as little as
  45 for a box of 60, which is about one to two
  year's worth per hearing aid and does not need an
  expensive charger.

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