From: DaveC on
I want to keep some NiMH rechargeable 9v batteries in my tool bag (well, my
meter bag, actually). I am currently running a double loop of electrical tape
around the entire battery to insulate the terminals.

I'd like to use something more durable (one battery has had a terminal peek
through the tape) and was thinking about something like a battery terminal
connector but made of insulating material like nylon (probably of some
cheaper plastic).

Does such a thing exist? I did web searches, but maybe my terminology isn't
spot-on...

Ideas?

Thanks,
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From: William Sommerwerck on
I've seen all-plastic plugs for 9V batteries that were designed for just
this purpose. But they came on batteries supplied with a product. I've never
seen them for commercial sale.

How about punching two holes in a block of foam, then taping it on?


From: Dave Plowman (News) on
In article <0001HW.C56D202C00696672B01AD9AF(a)news.sf.sbcglobal.net>,
DaveC <me(a)bogusdomain.net> wrote:
> I want to keep some NiMH rechargeable 9v batteries in my tool bag (well,
> my meter bag, actually). I am currently running a double loop of
> electrical tape around the entire battery to insulate the terminals.

> I'd like to use something more durable (one battery has had a terminal
> peek through the tape) and was thinking about something like a battery
> terminal connector but made of insulating material like nylon (probably
> of some cheaper plastic).

> Does such a thing exist? I did web searches, but maybe my terminology
> isn't spot-on...

Pro Duracells PP3 size in the UK come with a plastic clip on cover for the
positive terminal as they are usually supplied in bulk - ie no individual
wrapping. So that's to prevent shorts in a partially emptied box.
Find a film or TV crew and ask the sound guy for some.

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From: Phil Hobbs on
DaveC wrote:
> I want to keep some NiMH rechargeable 9v batteries in my tool bag (well, my
> meter bag, actually). I am currently running a double loop of electrical tape
> around the entire battery to insulate the terminals.
>
> I'd like to use something more durable (one battery has had a terminal peek
> through the tape) and was thinking about something like a battery terminal
> connector but made of insulating material like nylon (probably of some
> cheaper plastic).
>
> Does such a thing exist? I did web searches, but maybe my terminology isn't
> spot-on...
>
> Ideas?
>
> Thanks,

An old-time solution would be to put some fish paper under the tape.

Cheers,

Phil Hobbs
From: Tim Wescott on
DaveC wrote:
> I want to keep some NiMH rechargeable 9v batteries in my tool bag (well, my
> meter bag, actually). I am currently running a double loop of electrical tape
> around the entire battery to insulate the terminals.
>
> I'd like to use something more durable (one battery has had a terminal peek
> through the tape) and was thinking about something like a battery terminal
> connector but made of insulating material like nylon (probably of some
> cheaper plastic).
>
> Does such a thing exist? I did web searches, but maybe my terminology isn't
> spot-on...
>
Start harvesting the snap-on battery cords from dead electronics. Cut
the wires off short (preferably inside the vinyl housing a bit). Snap
them on -- there you are!

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