03/10/10, 12:10 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: New York
Posts: 1,287
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# Fuel cell technology - uses a chemical reaction to generate electricity from fuel (in this case sodium borohydride) and an oxidant (oxygen)
# Electrochemical energy source which generates its own energy without the need for outlets, charging or the limitations of traditional batteries
# Unlike traditional batteries, fuel cells do not store energy, they generate energy continuously for as long as the fuel supply is maintained
# Runs on sodium borohydride, which does not generate heat during use
# Easy to use - simply squeeze the cell to mix the chemicals together and activate the cell and the unit runs until the chemicals are exhausted; ready with power when you need it
# Once a Power Pack has been squeezed and activated, independent test results show that it will retain its energy for up to 3 months; Medis recommends that activated Power Packs be used within 6 weeks; estimates of shelf life may vary depending upon several factors
# 24/7 Power Pack: 1 W Nominal Power 3.8V - 5.4V
# Approximately one year shelf life before activation, and approximately four to eight weeks once it has been activated.
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The only question is where do you get sodium borohydride? I googled it, and apparently it is used to power fuel cells. However, I have no idea where or if it could be purchased. Then again, it could be that the 'power pack' is a one shot device that can't be recharged, and is meant to be thrown away after use..
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