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vjbelle

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« Reply #20 on: January 02, 2008, 02:57:59 pm »

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The news articles i had read were worded differently and the statements were ambigious at best but I have re-read this link and I am happy that Mort is right!!
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Yes Mark, so am I.     I always travel with my MBP and always take a spare battery for it, and I always take a spare battery for my P45.  I also take spare batteries for my SureFire flashlight.  I was trying to figure out what would be left behind.  There really is a fair amount of confusion on the net regarding this.  However, my original link can and should be relied upon as it is the official statement of the FAA.  All that is required is to read it accurately.  

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« Reply #21 on: January 02, 2008, 03:20:55 pm »

I typically carry 2 of these

http://www.batterygeek.net/130Wh_Portable_...batterygeek.htm

I run my MacBookPro all day long with these 2 batteries.

and 2 H2 rechargeable grips and 4 Phase batteries.

Anyone know the Specs on the Phase Batteries?

Hmmmmmmm..

Ken
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Mort54

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« Reply #22 on: January 02, 2008, 05:03:13 pm »

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Anyone know the Specs on the Phase Batteries?
Phase batteries are 2500 mA hour x 7.5 volts = roughly 19 watt-hours. That translates to about 1.5 grams of lithium.
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LA30

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« Reply #23 on: January 06, 2008, 11:09:29 pm »

So I just flew from Boston to Kentucky this week and the folks at Logan didn't really question the 4 Phase batteries that I had, 3 rechargeable H2 grips or the 1 battery geek 130Wh battery.  But they did TAKE my Lead acid Bose battery $150.00 from the checked luggage.  I have traveled with this for 4 years.  They left a slip saying that the pelican case was searched, as was all the other bags this trip.  There was no mention they the took the battery.  The good news is that I can buy a new battery for $150.  Thanks TSA!

Happy Travels,

Ken
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« Reply #24 on: January 07, 2008, 08:56:31 am »

Lead-acid batteries have been prohibited on aircraft for a long time. They are less prone to catch on fire, but far more likely to damage the aircraft via acid leakage or cause injury due to toxic fumes.
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