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In reply to @Dusty

@Dusty said:

Next thing you know one will need a license to catch a fish

Ha! We are required to have a license to fish in California

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@OcramSagev said:

Ha! We are required to have a license to fish in California

In Poland too. This is because, before, fish stocks were looted uncontrollably in lakes or rivers or even in the Baltic Sea.

Thanks Larry! So glad you like them. Which ones did you order? The Slim, Mini, or keychain?

I’m working on a version that is an insert for an Altoid tin. There are two trays that sit on top of each other in the tin. The lower level holds the batteries and the upper level will come in a choice of different configurations like a weekly pill organizer, large open sections, small divided sections, and combinations of both.

Slim. They work well. In fact, they’re a little bit of overkill. I use them to store my batteries in my bathroom drawer. So, I don’t ever use the lids. For travel, they work, but they’re larger than I need (even for a 2-week trip, I’ll need 2 or maybe 3 batteries, at most). Maybe your keychain model would be better for that purpose. Quick question - for the Slim, should the batteries be inserted tab on top, or on the bottom. I saw some photos on your site with the tabs down, but when I tried that, I had a lot of difficulty getting the batteries out. Anyway, thanks for making the products!

It depends on the battery. Most #10 batteries stick to the embedded magnets best with the tab up. Most other sizes stick best with the tabs down, but i haven’t tested every brand. Whichever way works best for you and your brand of batteries is what I suggest.

P.S. The key chain holds 2 batteries and the mini holds 6.

https://thoughtsonthreadsus.etsy.com6

True, but not everyone who is young has adequate strength and dexterity to open an “everybody-proof” pack of batteries.

In reply to @thoughtsonthreads

Hello everyone, I have just launched my latest hearing aid battery storage solution on Etsy. This one makes use of an Altoid tin you may already have. The bottom insert fits snugly in the tin and has slots for up to 16 batteries. The customizable upper tray sits on top of the batteries and holds them securely in place. No need for magnets with this design. Pick your tin, pick your insert color and pick the upper tray configuration that works best for your needs.

Please have a look and let me know what you think!

https://thoughtsonthreadsus.etsy.com10

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Yes, if your case will be around young children then other solutions would be a much better option. Up-cycling Altoid tins to store all kinds of things including medications, fishing tackle, etc. is a pretty common practice. At the end of the day everyone has to pick the solution that works best for their individual situation.

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In reply to @shootist

A little contact paper or colored tape to “repaint” the outside of the tin could take care of that! :slightly_smiling_face:

Edited to add: The most common swallowed foreign object I used to have to x-ray infants and toddlers for was a coin. Typically a penny, rarely a nickel or dime. Not attractive from an aesthetic standpoint, just often found within reach.

In reply to @user990

  • and a pair of scissors for the spare batteries in the glove compartment
  • and a pair of scissors for the spare batteries in the glove compartment of the truck
  • and a pair of scissors for the spare batteries in the glove compartment of the wife’s car
  • and a pair of scissors for the spare batteries in the golf bag
  • and a pair of scissors for the spare batteries in the hockey bag.

“First thing we do, let’s kill all the lawyers” Wm. Shakespere

Copy and paste to your federal legislators:

Please sponsor an amendment to 16 CFR § 1700.15 commonly known as “Reese’s Law”, named after a toddler who died after ingesting a battery.

What can only be described as an unintended consequence to this bill has resulted in hearing aid batteries now being sold exclusively in “human-proof” packaging.

Who are the principal users of hearing aids? Senior citizens. You can “do the math” from here.

I challenge you to purchase a package of hearing aid batteries at your next visit to your grocery store. Try to open the package with any tool in your house, without injuring yourself.

I suggest you word your objection or amendment similar to the exemption of pain relief medication clearly labeled, “For households without small children.”

I went in last week for a quick checkup and stopped at the front desk on the way out:

Me: There’s no way to get batteries that aren’t in those kid-proof packages, is there?

Lady at front desk: No. We call them “people proof”. If you hear any yelling back here, that’s just us trying to open those things.

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