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Thread ID: 146241	2018-06-03 00:51:00	Hearing Aid	smithie 38 (6684)	PC World Chat

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1450207	2018-06-07 00:32:00	Yea Thanks PJ. I might purchase a Hal Hen Super Dri Aid. Must do a little more research on it	smithie 38 (6684)
1450208	2018-06-07 00:44:00	I see they are sold at Fishpond for $97. Maybe a plastic pot and white rice would be as good, judging by the abstract!	John H (8)
1450209	2018-06-07 01:08:00	Smithie - if you are interested in the Hal Hen system, I found that the jar contains dessicant beads. Some of them are blue guide beads that turn white when they become ineffective. You can then revive the jar of beads in a microwave or oven - there are instructions on the 'net. This would get rid of ongoing costs (but so would white rice!).	John H (8)
1450210	2018-06-07 01:09:00	I see they are sold at Fishpond for $97. Maybe a plastic pot and white rice would be as good, judging by the abstract! At that price you are right	smithie 38 (6684)
1450211	2018-06-07 04:39:00	I am seeing my audiologist on Monday, and will ask her about the pros and cons of the drying options. If there are any useful tips from her, I will post them.	John H (8)
1450212	2018-06-07 04:58:00	I am seeing my audiologist on Monday, and will ask her about the pros and cons of the drying options. If there are any useful tips from her, I will post them. Good thanks. If she is ok with the rice then I will change ver. PJ	Poppa John (284)
1450213	2018-06-07 04:59:00	I know nothing about hearing aids, but I do know white rice is not very effective at drying anything. It's often recommended for drying out smartphones that have been submerged but testing has debunked that Idea, open air works better. Here's one source www.theverge.com there are many more if you care to look.	dugimodo (138)
1450214	2018-06-10 06:56:00	Well, smithie, I certainly learned something here, and in return (but not because!) I can certainly help. I got mine about three years ago through the Audiology Dept, University of Auckland. My experience is absolutely marvellous. The most important thing is that I do not take the batteries out (except when we are in our motorhome) because each night as I go to bed I put them into a container as they are and leave them there until I wake in the morning). Overnight they charge up, because they are rechargeable and they dry. So simple, and	Misty (368)
1450215	2018-06-10 07:04:00	Well, smithie, I certainly learned something here, and in return (but not because!) I can certainly help. I got mine about three years ago through the Audiology Dept, University of Auckland. My experience is absolutely marvellous. The most important thing is that I do not take the batteries out (except when we are in our motorhome) because each night as I go to bed I put them into a container as they are and leave them there until I wake in the morning). Overnight they charge up, because they are rechargeable and they dry during that time. So simple.. and no fiddling about with batteries, and they are ready to go, right away, next morning. Up until today I did not appreciate what problems moisture could cause, so that this info is a revelation, and I thank providence that I have not had this problem. Now, it does cost more for rechargeable and (de-moisturising), which was $300 for me, and worth far,far more. So, if you can afford it!! My brand is Siemens, but presumably others were there before, or catching up. Hopefully it is the new norm. However, just me, sharing my experience from about three years ago, and counting ...........	Misty (368)
1450216	2018-06-10 08:35:00	Thank you Misty for your reply. My aids are rechargeable and like you I put them in the charger at night. This also houses the Drying Discs which I did not realize should have been changed on a regular basis. This lead to my hearing aid packing a sad due to moisture. As you say we can all learn something, and I have learnt a lot from the good people who have contributed above.	smithie 38 (6684)
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