Comments on undistract: Rechargeable Batteries

Dave, off topic: I stumbled across your blog while...

2011-05-27T10:27:45.546-04:00

Dave, off topic: I stumbled across your blog while searching for something else. I like hte name "Undistract". Ministries that play a supporting role need to facilitate rather than distract. An unfortunate side effect of this is that when you are really successful, you are almost invisible, and unlikley to get complimented by the average churchgoer for your efforts ("great camera work today!"). Most of the feedback will be on flaws that stuck out.
All this to say, kudos to you who minister in successful anonymity!

Good point, Elizabeth. Even in the video, one of t...

2011-04-15T16:23:03.687-04:00

Good point, Elizabeth. Even in the video, one of the charger slots is not fully pushed in.

Hi, Nick. I'll have to dig into the accounting...

2011-04-15T16:22:02.484-04:00

Hi, Nick. I'll have to dig into the accounting records to get exact details, but the cost of the auditorium rechargeable batteries and chargers was approximately what we would spend in a year on alkaline batteries for the whole building. 90% of the cost was the rackmount chargers, though, so - even if we have to replace all of the batteries once a year - we'll still be saving significant money.

Note: double-check to make sure BOTH lights turn o...

2011-04-15T16:20:52.017-04:00

Note: double-check to make sure BOTH lights turn on when you put batteries in to charge. It's easy to not push the charger slot in all the way. If only one light comes on, push the other side a little until the light comes on.

Hi Dave, Are you at liberty to say what the curre...

2011-04-15T14:28:26.233-04:00

Hi Dave,

Are you at liberty to say what the current battery budget it and how much switching to rechargeables might save? I figure you've done this analysis, and I'm curious how the numbers work out.

Cheers!