There are a few tips on how to use and store your hearing aids after you receive them. In order to keep it healthy, it must be kept in special boxes. In addition, batteries are an important and ongoing purchase for every hearing aid user.
What are the hearing aid battery models?
While there are rechargeable batteries on the market, the most common and suitable ones are disposable zinc air button batteries. It was traditionally produced in batteries using traces of mercury to increase conductivity. However, since mercury is harmful to health, today zinc is produced as air. Since zinc air batteries are activated as soon as they come into contact with air, they are sealed with a label during production at the factory. Since this protective label is not removed, the battery is not operational until it reaches the consumer. When this protective seal is removed from the back of the battery, then the oxygen interacts with the zinc and activates the battery. For the best performance, before using your battery, remove the protective seal and leave your battery for 1-2 minutes so that it comes into contact with the air completely.
Zinc air batteries can be used for up to three years when stored at room temperature and away from moisture. Contrary to popular belief, zinc air batteries, like other batteries, do not extend their life when stored in cold environments such as refrigerators. On the contrary, the life of the battery is reduced due to condensation and moisture under the seal.
Hearing aids come in different sizes and styles and with different power requirements. Larger hearing aids require larger batteries. In addition, hearing aids for people with severe hearing losses often require more power and therefore a larger battery.
There are five different sizes of hearing aid batteries on the market. From small to large; Size 5, 10, 312, 13 and 675 size batteries are available. Generally, 4 models are widely used. These models are indicated with their features in the image above. Color codes were created for each model of battery, since its dimensions are difficult to notice and easy to remember, so that the user can easily choose the product he is looking for and buy it. Size 5 battery is created with a red label, color codes of other commonly used models are indicated in the image above.
How long does a hearing aid battery last?
Hearing aid batteries have the power to serve between 5 and 20 days in 16 hours of use per day. Although this time depends on the size of the battery and the energy needed by the hearing aid, the ambient conditions are also effective. Generally, smaller batteries run out faster than larger batteries.
If you are experiencing a short battery life problem, it may be related to your battery or it may mean that there is a problem with your hearing aid. In this case you need to check the user manual or consult your hearing care professional to make sure everything is working correctly.
Of course, there is no way to increase the energy of your hearing aid battery, but with some tips you can use your hearing aid battery more efficiently and prevent wasted energy. Turn the hearing aids off when not in use and leave the battery door open overnight. This not only helps prevent battery power from being wasted, but also allows moisture from everyday use to evaporate overnight.
To obtain optimum performance from your batteries, always store batteries at room temperature. Exposure to heat and use in humid environments such as bathrooms will shorten battery life. In addition, batteries should not be carried casually in pockets and bags. Here, your hearing aid battery may come into contact with metal objects such as coins, keys, which may cause a short circuit. In such cases, you need to be careful.
What is the best hearing aid battery brand?
Common manufacturers of hearing aid batteries include Rayovac, Duracell, Ecopack, Panasonic, Audiocell, Power-Xtra. In addition to these, many hearing aid manufacturers can produce batteries under their own brands. Regardless of your brand, most hearing aid batteries are made by trusted companies.
Where are hearing aid batteries sold?
You can buy the batteries from the company where you bought the hearing aid, or you can get them from pharmacies, electronic markets and e-commerce sites. Many hearing aid users prefer to buy their batteries from places where battery sales are high. In stores with high battery circulation, access to fresh batteries and opportunities to benefit from campaigns are more.