[Milsurplus] shipping batteries

[Ralph Cameron]

I once had occasion to ship a battery from a Golf cart . It was being 
shipped as luggage from Denver Co. I checked three times with the 
airline that it was acceptable and the label on the battery indicated it 
was acceptable for airline shipping under such and such a statute.

Arriving at the airline I was told in no uncertain terms the battery 
could not be shipped and after some discussion, they produced a box 
shaped like a small house that clearly stated the contents as being a 
battery and it contained hazardous material. I was also informed it was 
up to the pilot to accept it.

The battery never arrived. I made a claim for it and it cost the airline 
over $200 to replace the battery yet the battery company stated they had 
received approval to ship them. I guess these regulations fluctuate- 
pretty soon solar panels will be banned if exposed to sunlight.

Ralph
VE3BBM