Covid-caused question: can you replace batteries in blinkies?

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  • March 27, 2020 at 3:57 pm #1105514
    DCAKen
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    Yes you can. Pry off the black cover and you’ll see the CR2032 battery.

    March 27, 2020 at 4:01 pm #1105515
    drevil
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    @JustinW 199692 wrote:

    You know you are really looking for things to do when you look at a dead blinky light and think “How can I revive it?”

    So, does any know if it is possible to (and makes sense to) replace the button battery used in a blinky?

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    Just opened one that was sitting on my desk. Mine’s yellow body and white cap, but looks the same otherwise.

    Yes, very easy to replace. Requires 2 CR2032 batteries.

    Makes sense to? Your call. Energizer CR2032 batteries are <$1 each on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Energizer-2032-BP-6-6-pack/dp/B0002RID4G/ref=sr_1_1_sspa

    March 27, 2020 at 4:19 pm #1105527
    chris_s
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    @JustinW 199692 wrote:

    So, does any know if it is possible to (and makes sense to) replace the button battery used in a blinky?

    My recollection is that it makes some sense financially (if you don’t value your time or find the process cathartic or something) as long as you’re buying your CR2032s online. At CVS battery prices it’d be a money-loser.

    March 27, 2020 at 5:02 pm #1105529
    n18
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    Dollar Tree sells CR2032 batteries. 2 for $1, but I see newer packaging to 1 for $1, but it seems they reverted to 2 for $1. They also sell 4Pack Alkaline batteries(AA and AAA) for $1.

    March 27, 2020 at 5:09 pm #1105530
    Steve O
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    You can find CR2032s on line for under 50 cents each, particularly if you buy in quantities of 6 or 10 or more.

    March 27, 2020 at 10:13 pm #1105513
    Starduster
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    @drevil 199695 wrote:

    Just opened one that was sitting on my desk. Mine’s yellow body and white cap, but looks the same otherwise.

    Yes, very easy to replace. Requires 2 CR2032 batteries.

    Makes sense to? Your call. Energizer CR2032 batteries are <$1 each on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Energizer-2032-BP-6-6-pack/dp/B0002RID4G/ref=sr_1_1_sspa

    The CR2032 batteries are now sold pretty much everywhere nowdays. No longer a treasure hunt. Worth your while to buy at least a 4 pack. Just a matter of if you’re an Energizer guy or Duracell guy.

    Important note- these are Lithium cell batteries, and should *not* be thrown in the trash. Your local Arlington Fire Station has a bin outside to *safely* dispose of these.

    March 27, 2020 at 11:34 pm #1105535
    Lt. Dan
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    Harbor Freight batteries are the cheapest, and in a recent test performed the best!!

    March 28, 2020 at 4:33 pm #1105546
    Rod Smith
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    Reduce, reuse, recycle

    March 31, 2020 at 6:55 pm #1105532
    Nadine
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    @Rod Smith 199729 wrote:

    Reduce, reuse, recycle

    & repair! [emoji16]

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