Quick Survival Tip: Interchanging Batteries

As most of the country is experiencing a major winter storm, power outages and imposed blackouts are very common right now. Although you should always have candles, lamps, and flash lights with batteries, not everyone does. In a pinch, if you find yourself in a situation where you have a flash light, but you don't have enough batteries, you can interchange AA, AAA, C, and D batteries to some degree, because they are all 1.5 volts. This works best when using a smaller battery to make up for a large one, due to the size of the battery receptacle. All you have to do is use some metal object like a spring, or even coins to gap the distance and make contact. You won't get the battery life you normally would, but it is a great trick that could save your life.


Remember, you should always stock up on survival supplies, know where they are located, and know how to use them. 


-Richard