Amplification - Batteries Flashcards
1
Q
What type of batteries do modern day HAs use?
A
“Button-type” zinc-air batteries
2
Q
What types of batteries have zinc-air replaced?
A
Silver oxide
Mercury
3
Q
What are 4 reasons zinc batteries are now used instead of others?
A
1) cost
2) battery life
3) shelf life
4) environmental friendliness
4
Q
What is the shelf life of zinc air batteries?
A
Indefinite
5
Q
What is the battery life of zinc air batteries compared to old types?
A
Twice as long
6
Q
Which old type of batteries are an environmental hazard?
A
Mercury batteries
7
Q
What are the 5 sizes of batteries from largest to smallest?
A
1) 675
2) 13
3) 312
4) 10 (or 230)
5) 5
8
Q
In general, larger battery = larger _____
A
Life
9
Q
SLPs should always have what on hand and why?
A
Spare batteries, because they can die with little to no warning
