[Harp-L] wireless batteries

[Garry Hodgson <harp@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Peter and Connie Ruth <conruth@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Samson claims that a triple-A battery in the transmitter will last for
> 14-hours but I think that's wildly optimistic.  It's best to change the
> battery about every five hours.

i generally get a couple of 4-hour jams, and practicing at home  
between them, out of a AAA battery.  the AX-1 has an LED in the  
transmitter that is supposed to glow a steady red when the battery  
needs changing, but i never let it go that long.  i put a fresh one in  
when packing up, and throw the old one in a ziploc labeled "partly  
used" so i can use whatever's left in other devices.

also, you reminded me of a trick i use to keep track of which  
batteries i've used and which ones are new (i can't just throw away  
the used ones, as they need to be recycled).  when i get new  
batteries, i put a strip of masking tape (rob paparozzi blue, of  
course) on each new battery.  then when i go to use it, i remove the  
tape.  simple and foolproof, i can even find a fresh one by touch if  
need be.  you can do the same thing with rechargeables.  just tape  
them when you recharge them.

--
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I'm a blues man.  I am a prisoner of hope.
I'm going to die full of hope.
- Cornel West