Battery interrupters are a useful tool for making battery operated devices or toys switch adaptable! Battery interrupters can be used on most devices that are:
- Powered by AA, AAA, C, D, or 9 Volt batteries.
- Turn on or off with a single switch.
Try using a battery interrupter on a commercially available electric bubble toy for some great summer fun or on a simple, battery operated, musical toy for a cause and effect teaching opportunity!
Setting up a battery interrupter takes just a few simple steps.
- Step 1: Insert the interrupter into the battery compartment between the battery and compartment wall. For the 9-volt interrupter simply clip together the two connection points.
Pro Tip 1- Only one interrupter is needed per device regardless of how many batteries are used.
Pro Tip 2- The battery interrupter can be inserted on either the positive or negative end of the battery (n/a for the 9V size)!
- Close the battery compartment.
Pro Tip: You may need to cut a small notch out of the battery cover to allow the wires to fit!
- Connect your device.
Pro Tip: Battery interrupters work with any standard switch that has a 1/8inch jack
Helpful Hints
- Make sure the size of the interrupter matches the size of the battery.
- Turn your device to the “on” position before using it with a switch.
