I have a Simpson 260 which takes a D cell and 9 volt battery.
I know one can simply try to remember to check their batteries every few months for leakage, but I would prefer to find a more robust battery type that isn't as prone to leakage in the first place so there are no alkaline corrosion "surprises."
I've read that lithium is less prone to leakage. While lithium is readily available in 9 volt batteries, I'm having a hard time finding one in "D Cell" size. Are there any?
Questions:
1. Will a Simpson meter still perform in spec when using lithium grade batteries?
2. I've read that 9 volt lithium batteries are physically larger than conventional 9 volt. Is this true and if so, will it fit in a Simpson battery compartment holder?
3. Are there any lithium options in D - cell size?
4. Thoughts on D cell adapters holding multiple AA lithium batteries?
5. Are there any other battery types besides lithium that are recommended for low leakage potential?
I know one can simply try to remember to check their batteries every few months for leakage, but I would prefer to find a more robust battery type that isn't as prone to leakage in the first place so there are no alkaline corrosion "surprises."
I've read that lithium is less prone to leakage. While lithium is readily available in 9 volt batteries, I'm having a hard time finding one in "D Cell" size. Are there any?
Questions:
1. Will a Simpson meter still perform in spec when using lithium grade batteries?
2. I've read that 9 volt lithium batteries are physically larger than conventional 9 volt. Is this true and if so, will it fit in a Simpson battery compartment holder?
3. Are there any lithium options in D - cell size?
4. Thoughts on D cell adapters holding multiple AA lithium batteries?
5. Are there any other battery types besides lithium that are recommended for low leakage potential?
i would use a D cell adapter with a single alkaline AA cell. less battery life but lots of protection from corrosion. The 9V is a more difficult issue but still work look for alternatives. At least those are still current battery types. I'm trying to restore some vintage general radio stuff with long discontinued oddball batteries. No good solutions.
I have a few handheld meters and I never leave the batteries in any of them. My last job (before semi retirement in the country) was in the repair dept of a Calibration laboratory and I have replaced more battery terminals in Fluke meters than I've had hot dinners, mostly because hamfisted raffies put the meter away and left the batteries in, the unit went back into the store then to us for repair.
I would just use Duracell these are the batteries I have removed least from a MM that leaked.
I would just use Duracell these are the batteries I have removed least from a MM that leaked.
I put an Energizer lithium 9 volt in the Simpson. I’ve read the lithium 9 volts don’t leak. Now I just need to find a leak proof D cell solution for the other battery. Perhaps a D adapter and lithium AAs inside....
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