I need Batteries!

[lordlundar]

I was helping out at customer service under orders and under protest (I left there for a REASON!) answering phones. (oh joy) This one call was on my strange list.

Me: Thank you for calling <blank>, How may I direct this call?
SC: (practically yelling in the receiver) I need some help with batteries!
Me: Well, I'll try to help if I can. What type is it? (IE phone, watch, standard)
SC: It's umm, 1.5 volts!
Me: Is there a model number written in it?
SC: Well don't these thing come in size listings?!
Me: Yes sir, but what you gave me was the power output, not size listing.
SC: Well, it's a half inch in diameter! (great, we have limited to 4 different batteries, with the model listed on the top! Which he cannot find... )
Me: Well sir, without a model number, I cannot help you.
SC: It's Alkaline! (well, in that case, you're out of luck. we don't sell alkaline watch batteries)
Me: Well sir, I need a model number to find out if we carry it.
SC: Fine! Goodbye! <click>

My ear hurt for a couple mins after that.

[Geek King]

Just a guess here, but I think the SC likely needed the battery for his hearing aid. Many of them use the same batteries as a watch would.

[Becks]

Yet another reason why I don't like to answer the phone at work.

[AFpheonix]

People always expect me to know what size battery their glucometer takes. I don't know, and I'm sure not gonna open up a brand new one to look inside, since it isn't listed on the box itself.

On the other hand....when they bring them in to compare batteries, there's always a gloop of old dried blood on them....

I really don't know what's worse.

[Bella_Vixen]

People always expect me to know what size battery their glucometer takes. I don't know, and I'm sure not gonna open up a brand new one to look inside, since it isn't listed on the box itself.

On the other hand....when they bring them in to compare batteries, there's always a gloop of old dried blood on them....

I really don't know what's worse.

I'm voting for the dried blood. You just never know.

[pbmods]

Standard AA, AAA, etc. batteries also output 1.5 volts.

[Bliss]

How nasty must you be with something as important as your glucometer to leave it covered in old blood? my bf's a type two and his glucometer is always in pristine condition and he cares for it with his life... since it has helped save his life!!