Monthly Archives: May 2012
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May 17, 2012
As our technology devices keep getting smaller and smaller, so do many of the batteries that power them up. A special concern to emergency room doctors is an increase in the number of tots swallowing the small, flat, so-called “button” batteries that can have tragic results.
Every three hours a child shows up in a U.S. emergency room with a battery that’s been swallowed or placed in the mouth, ears or nose, a new study shows. Most cases involve a child under the age of 5, with incidents peaking around 2. That number of cases is almost double what it was 20 years ago, according to the report just published in Pediatrics.
The main culprits are “button batteries,” which account for almost 85 percent of the ER visits, researchers found. These flat, coin-shaped batteries are used in a wide variety of electronic devices, from toys, remote controls, calculators, miscellaneous gadgets, hearing aids, and watches. Many of the toys youngster play with are
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May 04, 2012
Camping and watersports can be enjoyed all year long and some simple power technology can bring a lot of added convenience to these popular outdoor activities.
For camping, we recommend the 25 watt SUNLINQ. Use the sun for more than just a tan with this flexible solar panel that can be easily connected to a mobile battery pack. This lightweight power solution is an easy way to bring a little convenience to your campsite.
If you are looking for a more compact, high powered solution, the Goal Zero Power Pack is a rugged external battery. This sleek lithium battery pack is equivalent to using 70,000 AA batteries and is small enough to fit in any camping pack.
For our boating enthusiasts we have the largest selection of marine battery chargers on the web. From waterproof
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May 03, 2012
Scooters here, scooters there, there seem to be scooters for kids, teens and adults out everywhere! Warmer temperatures mean kids and teens are often outdoors in force, spending time soaking up the sunshine and having fun on their bikes, skateboards and electric scooters.
The popular stand-up and sit down scooter options can provide hours of fun for kid, but a battery that doesn’t hold a proper charge can turn the outing into a huge hassle for parents and a big disappointment for the kids. If the battery on your scooter doesn’t seem to be holding a good charge or lasting long, it may be time for a new one. Impact Battery stocks all shapes and sizes of the major replacement electric scooter batteries. Be sure to check out our website for replacements for Razor, Schwinn, Bladez, Mongoose, X-Treme and other brands. We also feature a link to easily search for your battery replacement in the event we don’t show the product you need listed.