[chbot] batteries : dangerous goods

[Mark Atherton]

Interesting...

the youshop link states that the following are excluded :

- Standalone lithium-ion batteries
- Batteries including powercore/powerports which also function as a 
powerbank

So how long before some enterprising Asian company produces a battery 
powered product that does absolutely nothing (maybe blink and LED)
... and has easily removable internal LiPo cells ?

-Mark


On 23/08/2017 10:51 AM, Dan Wallis wrote:
> I used to buy batteries online, but NZ Post now refuse to handle them:
> https://www.nzpost.co.nz/personal/sending-within-nz/prohibited-restricted-items#prohibited
> https://www.nzpost.co.nz/tools/youshop/shopping-with-your-youshop-address/dangerous-prohibited-items
>
> My wife has also been told that lipstick is prohibited
> internationally, but that's not listed on their website.
> https://www.nzpost.co.nz/search/nzpost?query=lipstick
>
> 2017-08-23 10:30 GMT+12:00 Mark Atherton <markaren1 at xtra.co.nz>:
>> Several months ago I heard of a new levy for the transportation of Lithium
>> batteries.
>>
>> Most surprised that this applies to 3V CR2025 and associated types; can't
>> imagine that they have a very high energy density (?)
>>
>> Just ordered a replacement battery for our Dyson, and was charged an extra
>> $8.50 to cover shipping of this 'hazardous product'.
>>
>> Anyone have similar experiences - and suggestions about low-cost-carriers
>> who might handle these-new-hazrads
>>
>> -Mark
>>
>>
>> _______________________________________________
>> Chchrobotics mailing list Chchrobotics at lists.ourshack.com
>> https://lists.ourshack.com/mailman/listinfo/chchrobotics
>> Mail Archives: http://lists.ourshack.com/pipermail/chchrobotics/
>> Meetings usually 3rd Monday each month. See http://kiwibots.org for venue,
>> directions and dates.
>> When replying, please edit your Subject line to reflect new subjects.
> _______________________________________________
> Chchrobotics mailing list Chchrobotics at lists.ourshack.com
> https://lists.ourshack.com/mailman/listinfo/chchrobotics
> Mail Archives: http://lists.ourshack.com/pipermail/chchrobotics/
> Meetings usually 3rd Monday each month. See http://kiwibots.org for venue, directions and dates.
> When replying, please edit your Subject line to reflect new subjects.