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Get 32 AA batteries from a single 6-volt battery

Sep 21st 2007 6:00PM Okay, we all know how expensive those AA batteries can be. A pack of four Duracells can cost $5 or so, and things like remote controls, digital music players and a billion other household items eat them like candy. In other words, you're probably ... (2 Comments)

Milwaukee power tool batteries recalled

Jul 16th 2007 1:00PM A recall of six different models of power tool battery packs was announced by the CPSC on July 10th. The recall is for battery pack manufactured be the Milwaukee Electric Tool Co. These battery packs can explode and cause a laceration hazard if the ... (0 Comments)

Elec-citrusy: turn lemons into batteries

Aug 1st 2007 1:00PM If there's two things I know kids love, it's fun science experiments and lemons. Well, maybe not so much eating lemons, but I'll bet my bottom dollar they'll enjoy turning one into a battery. The concept behind this experiment is simple: take two ... (0 Comments)

Battery hacks run amok

Nov 5th 2007 1:00PM Oh my -- if you're into hacking portable power sources, you'll love this. It's pretty well-known by now that many larger batteries harbor smaller batteries (wired together) to produce the needed power. Those larger batteries can be torn apart and ... (6 Comments)

Replace your iPhone's battery yourself

Nov 30th 2007 12:00PM Over a million Americans have purchased the Apple iPhone and are probably using it every day for phone calls, music listening and web browsing. With all that usage comes a nightly battery re-charge for many of you. But, due to the nature of the ... (0 Comments)

How to make your cell phone battery last longer

Jan 20th 2008 2:00PM A few months ago, I replaced the batteries in my cordless phones. To my shock and surprise, they only lasted for two months, and now neither handset works at all. I would replace them, but not if they are going to last that short amount of time. When ... (0 Comments)

Car charging units recalled due to injury hazard

Feb 5th 2008 6:00PM The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with The Wenzel Co., has issued a voluntary recall of about 3,900 car charging units. The batteries in the unit can overheat and cause the unit to burst, posing an injury hazard to ... (0 Comments)

Get multiple uses out of your single-use flashlight

Mar 13th 2008 2:00PM Disposable flashlights are a great thing to have on hand: they are a useful size, and extremely tough. The downside is that they can get pricey when you toss them after a couple of uses. Unfortunately, they can't be recycled, so every time you ... (0 Comments)
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