WARNING! don't do this on the + terminal! The entire side of the battery is connected to the - terminal only the top part is +. If you by accident short the 2 terminals it might cause fire/exploding batteries (though since low voltage it doesn't have to) So for safety reasons only attach it to the - terminal!
I'm glad to see someone else noticed the fatal flaw in this technique. If you have to do as shown, only shim the negative side. Some batteries have a metal outside case connected to negative that folds under only milimeters from the positive point.
This is very dangerous if you cause a short with the foil. Not recommended. If the foil is not sitting correctly you can have a fire, and also damage your remote unit. I personally would run out to the local store and buy the proper batteries. I generally keep a supply of proper spare batteries on hand for all my devices.
I already knew that but did you know that cutting the foil up with your scissors will sharpen them. Before you throw the foil away after using it for cooking just fold it over several times and cut it up into 1/4 to 1/2" strips and your scissors will be super sharp.
You may have too replace the entire remote if you do this. Just easier buying a battery. It can short-out your remote. Not cool, unless only option in an emergency
In reading the comments, it seems that this time-consuming hack can pose a safety hazard. As others have said, just go out and buy the right size battery.
Yeah I agree Don’t mix new and old batteries that’s a bad idea their other aluminum foil battery life hacks at work but this one does not it’s a safety hazard
Sometimes it isn't convenient to go shop for new batteries. When that vibrating "pleasure device" suddenly stops, you don't want to interrupt the moment and go looking for the nearest convenience store! 😁
Its not a good idea to mix battery sizes especially if the current load excedes the current rating of the AAA battery which is about 10mA, if this happens it could cause the battery to leak or explode
For that reason, I have a cheap $4,5 AAA / AA battery charger. In addition, supermarkets, convenience stores, gas stations, everywhere you can buy batteries non-stop... But if you live in the forest, or somewhere isolated in the mountains or in the desert, and still want to watch TV, surely you have some minimum supply, like you have a supply milk, bread,......
Brilliant!!! You should make a video. Take 2 1/2 minutes to show people how to remove the stupid aluminum foil from their tuner’s battery cavity and insert the right size battery. I’m not kidding. 👍🏻👍🏻
Тоже мне америку открыл мы ещё в школе делали скрутки из алюминиевой фольги вставляли в розетку потом замыкали их деревянной линейкой и такой фейервек получался мама не горюй.
Just put in larger springs and install them on the negative side so you can use the AAA batteries over the AA batteries. Or just buy some new AA batteries. I keep various containers of springs, nuts and bolts to make repairs around the house and in the garage for various electrical and mechanical projects.
For God sakes just buy the right batts, DO NOT FOLLOW THE ONSCREEN GUIDE THE FOIL PLACCES IN THE + END WILL CAUSE A SHORT....IF YOU INSIST ON TRYING THIS, PLACE THE FOIL ON THE SPRING END -NEG END
Love the way you say aluminum lol A friend who's an electrician says yes this works but to PLEASE remove the battery & foil as soon as you turn off the TV for the sake of not losing your house to a 🔥 📛 👨🚒 🚒 fire
@@rogertycholiz2218 Lol the good thing is we all know what both mean😊l still think is funny when a British friend reminds me to put my rubbers on when it's raining LOL 🌧
Why ? Buy the right battery in the first place Also be aware to use same voltage some odd balls can be 12 volt that would kill your remote if it wasn’t made for it
Thanks again for another wonderful video as well did you know that if you cut the aluminum foil with scissors it will sharpen them hairdressers trick! But luckily these days we have better options but it really works try it
I know someone who did this and there remote control started to smoulder had there partner not smelt it this would have lead to a fire I always keep a list of the size batteries I need for things and keep my batteries in a few plastic containers marked with relevant sizes and as soon as I start getting low on on a size I re stock
Creative idea, 😀but what’s why on the cap of battery bay on all remote controls you can read “Warning” notice ⚠️ about danger and inadmissibility of use different types of battery🔋 and use mix of new and old battery. So, DO NOT repeat that risky trick from video.😉
My take away from this hack is if the batteries leak that it will not corrode the the contacts or ruin the inner circuitry of the remote. And a brilliant protective solution to prevent corrosion inside the battery compartment of other types of electronic divices.
Another way to deal with dead battery's is place them in direct sunlight for a couple of hours and they can be used again but they won't be good as new but they will work if they are not leaking .
Vi guardo spesso e molti video li ho trovati interessanti x non dire curiosi. Ma x questo video che suggerisce la carta stagnola nei telecomandi mi sorge un dubbio. È possibile che vi sia un surriscaldamento con la stagnola e quindi il rischio che si bruci tutto. È solo un mio pensiero personale ma mi piacerebbe informarmi con qualche tecnico del mestiere. Grazie e buona giornata.
Thank you for the tip - I had that problem recently now I know how to use a smaller battery to do the same job as the AA battery - that was very helpful thanks again.
I never throw away batteries that "seem" like they have no charge...I take them out for a few days to "rest"... later I replace them back into the remote and they work again for an extended time...or sometimes I just have to "spin" the battery as it lays in the remote to reposition it. Also, when u are "storing/resting" your batteries, make sure the neg and pos posts are not touching each other. Also, I am one of those people who buy AA & AAA batteries at the dollar store.
One little problem. The smaller battery will discharge much sooner than the large one. The result is, you could get less "run" time out of the batteries than you would with two small batteries. Always best to have batteries balanced in size and freshness for max running. Use two small batteries is you have them.
I do this I just go on eBay and buy rechargeables and a good decent rechargeable for all of them is maybe 20 bucks you can use the same batteries in your remotes for it literally years same for all other devices they charge 50 to 100 times recharger docks are cheap
_All batteries of that general shape and size have a power output of 1.5 volts (1.2 volts for rechargeable ones). If they are a single cell battery, they can be only 1.5 volts in output._
Uhm...not "all batteries". It has to be the right voltage of the battery to work. In this case 1.2 - 1.5 volts. Even if the aluminium foil makes electrical contact to the + or - pole it will add a bit more resistant than usual for the smaller battery to push electrical current through hence it will not last as long as a new, correct sized AA battery. But as a temporary solution it is all fine and dandy.
This also helps if you have an electronic device llke a multimeter that has a blown fuse. Wrap the glass fuse with thin layer of aluminum foil to make continuity and meter will work.
Then get it out. You do not want to cancel circuit protection in this manner. You can damage the meter, the battery, the room, the building. Just inspect the fuse closely and keep spares. It's cheap.
Good Advice. I use what are called Battery shells ( adapters ) that allow you to use a AAA in a double slot and there are C and D shells that use a AA. Using a AAA or AA in a C or D shell makes a good bit lighter then a standard C or D would be as well.
@@catkeys6911 His English is excellent ... it is the British pronunciation of aluminium. My guess is he is German or Austrian ... not sure where you get 'indian-inflected'...what does that even mean?
