Quality Batteries UK (Help, Safety and Information)

Help, Safety and Information

BATTERY TYPES:

Silver Oxide low drain (button cell's) are for watches without a light or alarm, they are 1.55 Volts
Silver Oxide high drain (button cell's) are for watches with a light or alarm, they are 1.55 Volts
Lithium (coin cell's) are mainly used in Casio watches and some car key fob's, they are 3 Volts
Mercury batteries (1.3 volts) are now obsolete, you can usually use a Silver Oxide (1.55 volts)
Most fire alarm's use a 9 Volt PP3 Alkaline battery (replace yearly)
Ni-MH rechargeable batteries lose about half their charge per month
Alkaline button batteries are unsuitable for watches, as the voltage is unstable and they will leak, destroying your watch

SAFETY:

DO NOT leave batteries where children can play with them, they could be swallowed (if a battery is swallowed get medical help)

DO NOT put batteries in your pocket or purse with metal objects, as they may short circuit the battery, making it very hot, leak or explode

DO NOT try to recharge non-rechargeable batteries - they may explode, leak or give off toxic gasses

DO NOT burn batteries, they may explode or give off toxic gasses

DO NOT fit a rechargeable battery in a smoke alarm - they discharge in about 2 months

Battery Disposal:

Under the Waste Battery Regulations, Quality Batteries UK are now offering a take back scheme for all portable waste batteries.
You can return your waste batteries to our business premises in person (please do not post).
Alternatively, you can find your local waste portable battery recycling facility at www.recyclenow.co.uk
Most supermarkets and shops that sell batteries will have collection bins for used batteries, and some town halls, libraries or schools may also set up collection points.
End-users may find stores in their local area more accessible.

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