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Batteries
« on: February 28, 2015, 03:08:02 PM »
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Due to European Directive 2006/66/EC regarding the disposal of Nickel Cadmium batteries coming into force, these Batteries will no longer be available for normal use in European countries.

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So, if you have a device (a diving torch for instance) that uses NiCad batteries and they have come to the end of their life it is effectively landfill.....  noooo:
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Re: Batteries
« Reply #1 on: February 28, 2015, 03:09:25 PM »
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Due to European Directive 2006/66/EC regarding the disposal of Nickel Cadmium batteries coming into force, these Batteries will no longer be available for normal use in European countries.

 Banghead Banghead Banghead

So, if you have a device (a diving torch for instance) that uses NiCad batteries and they have come to the end of their life it is effectively landfill.....  noooo:


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Re: Batteries
« Reply #2 on: February 28, 2015, 03:14:26 PM »
Quote from: apc2010 on February 28, 2015, 03:09:25 PM
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Due to European Directive 2006/66/EC regarding the disposal of Nickel Cadmium batteries coming into force, these Batteries will no longer be available for normal use in European countries.

 Banghead Banghead Banghead

So, if you have a device (a diving torch for instance) that uses NiCad batteries and they have come to the end of their life it is effectively landfill.....  noooo:


 noooo:
Sadly too many arseholes just throw them in their normal rubbish and Cadmium really is nasty stuff. 
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Re: Batteries
« Reply #3 on: February 28, 2015, 03:17:45 PM »
Quote from: Steve on February 28, 2015, 03:14:26 PM
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Quote from: Barman on February 28, 2015, 03:08:02 PM
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Due to European Directive 2006/66/EC regarding the disposal of Nickel Cadmium batteries coming into force, these Batteries will no longer be available for normal use in European countries.

 Banghead Banghead Banghead

So, if you have a device (a diving torch for instance) that uses NiCad batteries and they have come to the end of their life it is effectively landfill.....  noooo:


 noooo:
Sadly too many arseholes just throw them in their normal rubbish and Cadmium really is nasty stuff.

But my dive torch won't fit into one of those battery recycling bins so what am I likely to do with it...?

...and I assume the rest of the world is happily using NiCads...?
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Re: Batteries
« Reply #4 on: February 28, 2015, 03:20:21 PM »
I wonder if The Battery Shop in Limassol sells them....?
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Re: Batteries
« Reply #5 on: February 28, 2015, 03:28:18 PM »
You can still get them off Amazon here so what's the problem?
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Re: Batteries
« Reply #6 on: February 28, 2015, 03:51:48 PM »
Quote from: Steve on February 28, 2015, 03:28:18 PM
You can still get them off Amazon here so what's the problem?

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Due to European Directive 2006/66/EC regarding the disposal of Nickel Cadmium batteries coming into force, these Batteries will no longer be available for normal use in European countries. Due to this legislation Kowalski have, with immediate effect, withdrawn the Classic and Speed torches from the range.

This streamlining of the range has meant that only torches with Lithium Ion batteries are available.  For servicing purposes kowalski Germany will no longer carry out NiCad battery replacements, from the start of 2013 battery replacement on faulty torches will only be available as a Lithium Ion Upgrade, please see the info below for guidelines on suitability and costs.

Please note that for the battery and electronics upgrade you would be looking to pay in excess of £200 and so sometimes the costs for these repairs may restrictive.

There you go...

Or, I can take the thing apart and try and find suitable replacements at The Battery Shop or on Amazon..... ::)
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Re: Batteries
« Reply #7 on: February 28, 2015, 03:55:21 PM »
What does "normal use" mean?  rubschin:
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Re: Batteries
« Reply #8 on: February 28, 2015, 03:56:26 PM »
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Re: Batteries
« Reply #9 on: February 28, 2015, 03:57:58 PM »
It's a loophole. Tell them you are abnormal  :thumbsup:
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Re: Batteries
« Reply #10 on: February 28, 2015, 04:00:12 PM »
What's to lose by taking it apart?

Google should be your friend for advice.  Oh look

http://www.strikalite.co.uk/prodcat_type/33/NiCad/0/Diving_torch_battery_packs.html

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Re: Batteries
« Reply #11 on: February 28, 2015, 04:02:04 PM »
Quote from: Steve on February 28, 2015, 04:00:12 PM
What's to lose by taking it apart?

Google should be your friend for advice.  Oh look

http://www.strikalite.co.uk/prodcat_type/33/NiCad/0/Diving_torch_battery_packs.html

But his chainsaw is gubbed..... rubschin:
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Re: Batteries
« Reply #12 on: February 28, 2015, 04:05:15 PM »
Quote from: Steve on February 28, 2015, 04:00:12 PM
What's to lose by taking it apart?

Google should be your friend for advice.  Oh look

http://www.strikalite.co.uk/prodcat_type/33/NiCad/0/Diving_torch_battery_packs.html

Oh yes, I hadn't thought of Google... ::)


What a lifesaver you are Steve...  noooo:
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Re: Batteries
« Reply #13 on: February 28, 2015, 04:06:27 PM »
Quote from: Barman on February 28, 2015, 04:05:15 PM
Quote from: Steve on February 28, 2015, 04:00:12 PM
What's to lose by taking it apart?

Google should be your friend for advice.  Oh look

http://www.strikalite.co.uk/prodcat_type/33/NiCad/0/Diving_torch_battery_packs.html

Oh yes, I hadn't thought of Google... ::)


What a lifesaver you are Steve...  noooo:
Oh dear tantrum alert^
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Re: Batteries
« Reply #14 on: February 28, 2015, 04:08:13 PM »
 He has had a beer and it has gone to his head. LL should give him some milk  :thumbsup:



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