Anybody use cochlear 675s in their HAs?

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I'm on a mission to find better battery life and was thinking about using Power One CI batteries.

Spoken to a few people about using them in HAs.

Wanted to get other people ideas on whether they last any longer?

I also found this which mixes up the idea as some people say they do last longer.
What is the difference between 675DS and a 675 cochlear implant, CI, battery?
Both have blue tabs and can be used in hearing aids using size 675 batteries. A 675DS is suitable in BTE hearing aids and provides the longest running time. However, since it does not provide very high current, it is NOT a good choice for cochlear implants and overall life with be significantly reduced. A CI battery provides high current so that the implant operates properly and for a longer period of time between battery changes. A CI battery can be used in BTE hearing aids, but the running time would be reduced by 20%.
 
As far as I know, CI batteries seem to hold up their power better, and then rapidly drop down before expiring. Personal experience seem to indicate that sometimes, it takes 2-3 days for the batteries to die, meanwhile, your hearing starts to suffer (can't understand customers, having to ask, "What? What?" several times).

However, CI batteries are available from my audiologist in good-sized boxes about about 50-60% of the original price paid for at a pharmacy. As long as this is available, I will never, ever again buy batteries from pharmacies, because that is a MAJOR ripoff operation!
 
I got 7 days out of Power One Implant plus battery on my left and my right is still going :) I'm happy with the length of these batteries :) That's with using the ComPilot a lot as well.
 
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NaidaUP said:
I'm on a mission to find better battery life and was thinking about using Power One CI batteries.

Spoken to a few people about using them in HAs.

Wanted to get other people ideas on whether they last any longer?

I also found this which mixes up the idea as some people say they do last longer.
What is the difference between 675DS and a 675 cochlear implant, CI, battery?
Both have blue tabs and can be used in hearing aids using size 675 batteries. A 675DS is suitable in BTE hearing aids and provides the longest running time. However, since it does not provide very high current, it is NOT a good choice for cochlear implants and overall life with be significantly reduced. A CI battery provides high current so that the implant operates properly and for a longer period of time between battery changes. A CI battery can be used in BTE hearing aids, but the running time would be reduced by 20%.
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There is your answer. CI batteries give us the initial power we want, but they crap out soon.

My wife uses my CI batteries since I ordered a lot of 'em, but they last about 2-3 weeks. If she uses good-quality batteries, she can get about 4 weeks out of one.
 
green427 said:
There is your answer. CI batteries give us the initial power we want, but they crap out soon.

My wife uses my CI batteries since I ordered a lot of 'em, but they last about 2-3 weeks. If she uses good-quality batteries, she can get about 4 weeks out of one.
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Not really my answer as with me and quite a few people they actually last longer then the normal 675s. Thats the reason for my question in the first place :)

I normally before I tried the CI Power One batteries use the normal Power One and Ryaovac 675 batteries and I could only get 5 days with using the ComPilot as well. With Power One CI batteries I get 7 days.

2-3 weeks or 4 weeks is VERY good. I've never had that amount of time even with my old Superfront aids.
It all depends on the amount of power needed. I'm pretty much maxed out!
 
green427 said:
There is your answer. CI batteries give us the initial power we want, but they crap out soon.

My wife uses my CI batteries since I ordered a lot of 'em, but they last about 2-3 weeks. If she uses good-quality batteries, she can get about 4 weeks out of one.
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I get MAYBE a week out of my regular batteries for my Naidas. I would be thrilled with 2 to 3 weeks. I only wear my hearing aids when I'm at school or out with friends because at home my fiancé signs.
I have noticed some "regular" batteries fade after a few days. I have progressive hearing loss and sometimes I have random drops in hearing without warning. And sometimes the batteries just take a dive off a cliff and it seems like one ear just stops working. I only really have one ear so I don't appreciate the scare.

Like 'Naida UP' I am maxed out with my Niadas so maybe your wife has better results. It sucks to be maxed out with the strongest hearing aids available.
 
I get close to 2 weeks out of a single 675 battery that I buy at Walgreens (walgreens brand) in my Naida, and it's the IX UP one.
 
NaidaUP said:
2-3 weeks or 4 weeks is VERY good. I've never had that amount of time even with my old Superfront aids.
It all depends on the amount of power needed. I'm pretty much maxed out!
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You have to ask yourself if it is worth paying the extra $$$ for CI batteries over regular batteries if they last a couple days more. If they lasted a week more, then it would be worth it. I get my batteries from localbattery.com, have been using their different brands for 8 years now, and Power One is the best, Rayovac is 2nd best, and IcellTech is just as good. You can order single packs, try all brands to find out which works best for you. The worst was a Chinese brand, their failure rate was really bad. Every other battery was no good.

My wife uses a high-powered analog aid, and only has the volume between 25 to 50% most of the time, which is one reason the battery lasts a long time. The first battery that came with the hearing aid was a regular battery, and lasted her about 5 weeks. Don't remember what brand, but it was from Hong Kong along with the aid.
 
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