Aimpoint T-1 Battery Storage Idea

Here’s an idea to store two of the coin size CR2032 batteries in a small waterproof & crushproof container. I use the CR 2032 batteries in an Aimpoint Micro T-1 and even though the batteries are supposed to last a “long time”, I know they will fail at a bad time, so the trick to keep them handy without ruining them. This is a pretty simple idea but I wasn’t sure everyone could understand my southern accent, so I put pictures at the bottom. :slight_smile:

I used the cheap Contact Lense Cases from Wal-Mart (or Walgreens). These are the two screw-top containers in one housing. The inside of the container is just a tad wider than the 2032 batteries and two batteries will fit with a little bit of slack. It will probably hold more of the 2016 batteries, if that is what you use.

You can leave the containers connected but I want to have two containers. To separate the containers, I used a pair of Utility Shears. The next time, I’ll use a hacksaw or coping saw because I think I’d get a smoother cut. The Shears separated the containers but it was more of a “controlled break” with irregular edges.

Next, I sanded the edges. You want to leave small tab(s) to help hold the bottom half of the container. I sanded one where it was completely round and I almost could not open the container because it just turned in my fingers. The top has grip serrations to hold but the bottom doesn’t have anything, so you need to leave something to help hold it.

I used foam weatherstripping to keep the batteries from moving and rattling. I had round foam weatherstripping but square or rectangle would work, just cut two 1/8” thick pieces about ½”- ¾” in diameter. Take the clear plastic packaging that covered the batteries and cut the round part that was over the battery (it is the perfect size) to get an insulator between the batteries. You theoretically shouldn’t need it but I didn’t want to take a chance of having dead batteries in 2-years. You could also use a piece of paper, tape, etc. but I figured if the manufacturer uses it, it should be a good insulator.

I put the pieces in the container in this order: a piece of foam in the bottom of the container, a battery with the small side down (+ side up), the piece of insulating plastic, a battery with the small side down (+ side up), and then a piece of foam.

Then, I screwed the lid down. You really have to get it tight and you’ll see why you need the tab. Make sure the gap between the top and the bottom, is the same all the way around. If you have more gap in one area, try and push it closer together while tightening some more. I think if you left the two halves as one unit, it would be easier to tighten because there is more to hold on to. When you have it tight, you can press in on the center of the top and feel it has a little give, so you know you’re not crushing the batteries. I used a fine tip Sharpie to write the date I closed the containers and the size batteries that are inside.

I tried to fit container in my MIAD grip and it fit but it was a pain to get out and there’s not room for anything else in the grip. So, this idea is probably just a good way to keep a couple of batteries waterproof and crushproof in a bugout bag or handy in a utility pouch.

I just cut them apart but left them in their original blister pack and stuffed one in the compartment of my UBR. :stuck_out_tongue:

Lol… I use my UBR’s like a chic uses a handbag:D

Lol… I use my UBR’s like a chic uses a handbag

No shit - that compartment rocks! Kuddos to the guys ag Magpul for this - put the snake in the pistol grip, odds and ends like this in the stock - totally rocks.

P.S. like the contact lense case idea!

you could epoxy/ super glue the lower half on to the side of the butstock maybe if using standard one or any one without any other spots. :wink:

worth a sticky if you ask me. Good job, sir. :slight_smile:

This is a good idea. Blades idea makes it even better. You could glue it inside magpuls RVG since it has no other way of being storage. (they should have made the maid grip inserts adaptable)

Great idea I have been looking for ideas on this and none of the ideas
I came up with were this good not even close, I love this forum I am always learning something new from you guys.:smiley:

Sorry, I’m still stuck at the part where you think your T1 batteries are going to fail. Unless your name is Charlie Brown, I’d say you are probably ok…

I know that the batterys last a long time in an aimpoint thats why I chose an aimpoint, what if the setting got bumped up and drained them early say the extra bright setting .I smile and thank God when things go smooth but try to be as prepared as I can for the charlie brown situations just in case.

It will stay on extra bright for like 2 years.

I left mine on since 2007 or something totally stupid like that (whenever they first came out) at it still has the original battery.

My manual says 5 years on setting 8 10 months on setting 10 and the extra bright setting is 12 :slight_smile:

http://www.aimpoint.com/products/aimpoint_product_lines/aimpoint_micro_t-1

oops wrong link here is the right one

http://www.aimpoint.com/upload/products/manual/Micro_T1_inpl_12034_070316.pdf

Good to know…I think about the last 3 settings are “Extra Bright” as in “so bright I have never needed them”. Not even in Iraq in direct sunlight. I think my daytime setting was 8 or 9. I leave them on 8 full-time now unless I need to turn them down in low light.

I love the T1…

Ya me too 8 is all I ever need most of the time.

I bought some different contact cases and they’re better. If I have time, I will try and post the improved version tomorrow evening.

Thanks for the kind words.

I tied my spare in the cut off finger of a latex glove and put in the underside of the LT mount.

Good stuff, thanks for sharing!!

Intresting! Got any pics?

Good idea! Just don’t put any solution in there!

I went ahead and made a new Thread for the “improvements” to avoid people having to scroll all the way down here to get the new stuff.

The new Thread is called "Improved" T-1 Battery Storage Case Idea?" and the link is:
https://www.m4carbine.net/showthread.php?t=56954
Thanks.