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General Category => Hearing Issues => Topic started by: keithk on June 22, 2011, 12:12:42 pm

Title: Rayovac Batteries
Post by: keithk on June 22, 2011, 12:12:42 pm

For some reason I can not use Rayovac batteries in my BAHA. When ever I put use one the orange light stays on and it won't power up. I use a Powerone and it works everytime. It was not just one Rayovac but 5 from two different packs including replacements sent by the Rayovac.

Has anyone had this problem?

Title: Re: Rayovac Batteries
Post by: Kencutus on June 22, 2011, 02:26:10 pm

I stay away from Rayovac batteries because they aren't that good for my old hearing aids.  I used buy them by packs of 4 or 6 and every time, I would find one dead battery in the pack.  I switched to Powerone for my BAHA and been happy ever since.  ;D

Title: Re: Rayovac Batteries
Post by: dalern on June 22, 2011, 03:47:05 pm

Interestingly, my audiologist uses all Rayovac and I started using them instead of the power one.  I have found the Rayovacs last longer and I've had no problem.
~Dale

Title: Re: Rayovac Batteries
Post by: leapyrtwins on June 23, 2011, 03:40:14 pm

Rayovec batteries have a reputation as being one of the less expensive batteries on the market, so I'm not surprised you're having trouble with them.

I typically use Duracell (orange, size 13) and don't have any issues with them.

I was gifted with some free PowerOne batteries by Cochlear and have been using them for the past few months, but find they are no different than my Duracells.  I think they cost more though, which is why I wouldn't be using them if they weren't free  ::)

Jan

Title: Re: Rayovac Batteries
Post by: Mei Mei on June 23, 2011, 05:05:07 pm

Have you tried the Duracells at Costco or on Amazon?
Mei Mei

Title: Re: Rayovac Batteries
Post by: keithk on June 23, 2011, 06:41:37 pm

Earlier this year I bought 60 Powerone barrteies from Amazon for under $20.00.

Title: Re: Rayovac Batteries
Post by: leapyrtwins on June 23, 2011, 06:49:43 pm

Quote from: Mei Mei on June 23, 2011, 05:05:07 pm

Have you tried the Duracells at Costco or on Amazon?
Mei Mei

I typically buy my Duracells @ Walmart - and I often use a coupon from the Sunday paper.  The price there is very reasonable.

I generally put Duracells in the Official BAHA Recovery Kits that Lori and I send out.  I'm not sure which brand Lori buys when she sends out the kits.

PowerOne batteries are a little pricer than Duracells and I, personally, don't think the higher cost gives me any higher quality.

Jan

Title: Re: Rayovac Batteries
Post by: JerseyGirl2 on June 23, 2011, 07:59:25 pm

Powerone batteries are great! Try ordering them online from microbattery.com.

The price is very reasonable and they arrive quickly.

Catherine (JerseyGirl2)