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[Boozy]

What are dry cell batteries?

I'm flying (domestically) this weekend and I checked out the restricted items list for carry-on baggage online. Its nice to see its been relaxed since the last time I flew.

The only thing I don't get: No dry cell batteries. Would those be the batteries in my camera? Because they're going to let me board with my camera, but I want to know if the batteries should come out first. Lithium batteries are allowed. I don't know what they are either.

Also - if I have to remove the batteries in my digital camera, will I lose the any pictures I've taken? This is a stupid question, isn't it? :o I'm sure its just like turning off my computer - everything will still be there, right? I just want to be sure.

[Crazeyal]

Dry cell (http://library.kcc.hawaii.edu/external/chemistry/everyday_battery.html)

Lithium (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lithium_battery)

Differant chemicals used. Dry cells have more acid and can be weaponized easier.

[Boozy]

Very informative, but what is a Duracell battery? Dry cell?

[Broomjockey]

Well, what kind of Duracell? AA, AAA? C? D? 9V? Also, Alkaline, rechargable?

[Boozy]

Seriously?

Wow, batteries are more complicated than I thought. Sorry, guys.

Duracell AA, alkaline.

Edit: Aha! Much googling later I have discovered that the Duracell batteries in my camera are almost certainly dry cell. And apparently I can't have them on the flight.

[Seshat]

Call the airline. That sort of question has to have been asked by enough people that the answer should be in the call centre's info book.

[Broomjockey]

Yes, those are definitely dry cell. What stuns me is that dry cell are restricted. Is this a new thing? I *know* I had almost those exact batteries (just different brand) in my carry-on, and no one said a thing about it, and it was a trans-atlantic flight. Weird.

[Caveat Emptor]

If the batteries are rechargable, they are lithium or ni-cad, i.e. not dry cell. If you try and recharge a dry cell, it tends to explode. :eek:

[Chanlin]

Lithium batteries also tend to have several saftey features specifically designed to prevent it from exploding/catching fire.

Also don't forget NiMH batteries :)

[auntiem]

Sorry Boozy, I can't remember where you live. Do you mean domesticly US?
I just flew last Monday with my camera (old school film point and shoot) and they didn't say boo about the battery.

[Broomjockey]

Sorry Boozy, I can't remember where you live. Do you mean domesticly US?

Her location says Canada, but I believe it's more specifically Ontario.