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steelbeard1
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Do airport scanners kill batteries?
« Thread started on: Sep 22nd, 2004, 8:11pm » |
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The following Tell Mr. Steel Beard submission had my mind spinning:
Dear Sir: I was surprised to notice that electric shavers no longer have the corded/cordless feature that I always liked. In other words, you cannot use the shaver if the battery is uncharged;even if connected to electric power. This means when the rechargeable battery dies, the shaver is no good. I tried to take it in for repairs but the shops will not replace the battery. I have no technical skills to replace the battery. I was told to purchase a new shaver. By the way, a Remington Rechargeable Shaver I packed in my luggage fully charged, was dead when I arrived at Las Vegas. The unit appeared not to have any damage except it would no longer accept a charge. What could have happened to it on the flight?
Could the new airport security scanners be killing rechargeable batteries? Can anyone who travels by air with rechargeable appliances give their experiences?
Gary Flinn
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http://iavbbs.com/gflinn/
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norelcoman
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Re: Do airport scanners kill batteries?
« Reply #1 on: Sep 25th, 2004, 11:33pm » |
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Hi Gary,
Its highly unlikely that the airport scanners could damage an electric razor in any way.
Batteries do have a limited shelf life, but the most likely culprit of battery failure is overcharging. Its very important to unplug these razors when they are fully charged.
I believe the failure you described was just coincidental with the plane trip.
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Jesse
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Re: Do airport scanners kill batteries?
« Reply #2 on: Sep 27th, 2004, 02:13am » |
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Airport scanners causing battery drainage is most likely a falacy of false cause.
If you think about it, there are thousands of battery operated products that are run through airport security devices daily. From cell phones, computers, razors, the list goes on and on.
If scanners were really causing razors to loose batter life, wouldn't it cause other electronic devices to loose power also? The public surely would have said something about it and the electronics industry would have seen the problem and adapted.
What type of battery is it?
Nickel Cadmium batteries are commonly used in small electronics. From my minimal understanding, these batteries can loose cell capacity from age and overcharging.
I would take it to your authorized service dealer to have the battery looked at. Also, fully discharge your battery before charging it. That will provide the optimum power for your razor.
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Re: Do airport scanners kill batteries?
« Reply #3 on: Sep 27th, 2004, 02:14am » |
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Sorry if that last post sounded a little arrogant. I tend to get wordy sometimes. I never mean to insult anyone, but I may come across as such.
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Jim Elliott
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Re: Do airport scanners kill batteries?
« Reply #4 on: Oct 15th, 2004, 6:51pm » |
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Not at all, jessep. I didn't think you came across that way at all. I enjoy the knowledge you bring to your posts. You're a valuable member of this board.
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