I'm so trying this.

Alicia Orellana last month

Argh! ☺ Flip that last thought.

Diana Christian 2 months ago

Good idea for a quick fix. My problem is usually on the opposite end though. We always have AAA's when we need AA's! Lol

Diana Christian 2 months ago

Word!! Happy NEW 2013 to WHO EVA THOUGHT OF THIS AWESOME IDEA!;)

Amy Prim-prijatel 5 months ago

Cool I'm am learning so much with all these wonderful tips. Thank you for sharing

Michael Mitchell 5 months ago

Nice trick, now I can use my Xbox controller :) thanks lol

Mike Lazier 7 months ago

Wow! Great pics and I love your sarcasm! This is a necessary trick to have in every Moms arsenal! Thanks for your time to post this guide! You did an awesome job!

Darcy Johnson 8 months ago

Whoa! Great Idea !!!

Arash SeliLover 9 months ago

Genius!

Erin Sales 9 months ago

I'm with Al M. I'm not comfortable this is safe. I think a short could happen if jarred. They could get HOT.

Jim Kopf 9 months ago

Thats amazing

Cammy Peets 10 months ago

Great tip in a pinch! Thanks for sharing.

Karen Griffin 10 months ago

Great tip, thanks.

Stephanie Evans 10 months ago

For emergencies only! Not safe! Not to be used as a rule of thimb or everyday life solution.

Al Monteiro 10 months ago

Good to know thanks!

30.com W.... 10 months ago

Thanks great for emergencies

Helen Mataki 10 months ago

Amazing thanks❤👍

Amy Jones 10 months ago

That's Brilliant great share

TC Dixon 10 months ago

Wow! Learn something new everyday. Thanks!

Britton Lees 10 months ago

GREAT tip!

Jens Carlander 10 months ago

Now that's awesome! Talk about smart!

Tawnya Marie 10 months ago

This always happens for my Wii remotes! Thanks for the tip!

Rachel Jude 💋 10 months ago

Brilliant!

Sandi Masori 10 months ago

Thanks! Always seem to have the opposite of what I need.

Peggy D 10 months ago

I'm never buying AA again! Nothing I use with batteries requires much power. Awesome guide!

Dominique O'Mahoney 10 months ago

Mind blown

Armando Flores 10 months ago

Awesome !!!

Edgar Aquino 10 months ago

Simply Cool...

Zubair Momin 10 months ago

That's an awesome trick. Thanks

Barbara Wells 10 months ago

All my remotes are AAA :(

Brandon Curran 10 months ago

Fantastic!

TJay InOz 10 months ago

Nice one. I'll have to try that myself.

David Brazil 10 months ago

Brilliant!

Sam Grossberg 10 months ago

Amazing...lol

William Hash 10 months ago

If you have one battery then just replace the other with tinfoil.

Heather W 11 months ago

I've just ONE question I just thought of.... If for any reason we end up w/out a battery we need, will using the one and only famed Aluminum foil work just as well without the addition of a single battery into the gizmo? Someone made a comment about 'leaky' something.... Just what leaks? Is it battery acid? It's highly corrosive I would imagine? Always think positive, no matter what kind of day you're having, look up and have a nice bright genuine smile when one or more walk past you... A great pick me up moment for all parties involved! Be happy as you're the one and only who can change and be a happy, positive, productive individual! Think positive! It goes a very LONG WAY! 😃

Heidi Feldman 11 months ago

I saw I typed a bit... It was taking way too long for it to post... So I was about to delete the original one and then just divide it half way in 2- separate posts... But after I added the first part of original post, only then did I see the original post in its entirety posted through. Please forgive the repeated post. My apologies. Alrighty! Think Positive! Be Happy! And most certainly ALWAYS smile whenever one walks by... No words need to be exchanged! A smile to others is priceless and highly contagious! It's a wonderful feel good moment! 😃

Heidi Feldman 11 months ago

Can this be done for gizmos that need more batteries? Say, we need 6 double A's, but only found I've got 3 of them. So for a temporary fix, would I be able to use 3 of the Double A's and 3 Triple A batteries? The Reynolds aluminum foil can be any kind? And I am assuming the aluminum foil must be folded or rolled to it it's own compartment purely to avoid the contact from foul to foil?

Heidi Feldman 11 months ago

You just changed my life, thank you.

Angela Gladding 11 months ago

Nice temp fix. AAA batteries don't have the same power capacity as AA's do. So they won't last as long.

Syd Kowall 11 months ago

Nice tip! Now I have my wall clock running again!!

Gustavo Torres 11 months ago

Lol sweet. I always thought there had to be a way to do this but didnt know how or what to try. Thank you. Im gonna try it.

Jennifer Jenkins 11 months ago

So happy. I always have to go down to the corner store and get the batteries..!

Emma Kahlke 11 months ago

Sweet!

Heather Rettberg 11 months ago

Just know that youre using a smaller battery which means the capacity is smaller. The life of the battery will be shorter. I also advise making the foil wads as compact as possible for conductivity sake. Also the same sizes otherwise you get uneven currents and possible battery leakage.

Ryan Kruspe 11 months ago

Oh what a fun true guide! Thanks for this!

Mark Henderson 11 months ago

OMG it works... TY

Charlotte Lundgren 11 months ago

Cool!!!!!!!!!!!!

Erica Kefah Legaux Abdullah 11 months ago

There is no amps in batteries to hurt you so you'll all be just fine lol =]

Emily Jensen 11 months ago

y danger behind this? possible remote explosion?

Johnney King 11 months ago

Can you really? Is there ant

Johnney King 11 months ago

You can also replace one battery for a big stick of tin foil.

Heather W 11 months ago

Why?

Heather W 11 months ago

I want to try this. But it seems dangerous :/

Tabitha Moe 11 months ago