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Default Environmental Hazards of Batteries

On May 16, 10:36*am, "
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On May 15, 11:22*pm, Metspitzer wrote:





On Sun, 15 May 2011 19:37:17 -0700 (PDT), Joe wrote:
On May 15, 5:28*pm, Metspitzer wrote:
http://www.ehso.com/ehshome/batteries.php
Batteries may produce the following potential problems or hazards:
Pollute the lakes and streams as the metals vaporize into the air when
burned.
Contribute to heavy metals that potentially may leach from solid waste
landfills.
Expose the environment and water to lead and acid.
Contain strong corrosive acids.
May cause burns or danger to eyes and skin.
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Yet, when I went to buy two 357 watch batteries for my pocket tester I
had to buy a 3 pack. *I don't know of anything that uses 3-357
batteries. * Battery makers are packaging batteries where you have to
buy more than you need.


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O'Neil to General Hammond:
For the record Sir, I wanted to blow it the hell up.


Obviously you sometimes need watch batteries. If the packaging is that
important simply buy two three packs. Use two. Put the dead ones in
your regular trash, where it will wind up in the landfill. Or take
them to any battery sales store for disposal.
You now have four batteries left to be used two at a time. Naturally
you will have to repeat the cycle when each set expires. The shelf
life in storage can be lengthened by keeping them cool, fridge or
whatever.
Doesn't that neatly solve the problem?


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Just go to Ebay and you can find any quantity batteries that you
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It's been my experience that the life expectancy of no name ebay
batteries is not anything close to brand name ones.
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