batmanacw
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Both are 1.45 volts (!) Energy crisis? What energy crisis? And the label does say "JVC Dry Cell".
oo: cool!
Both are 1.45 volts (!) Energy crisis? What energy crisis? And the label does say "JVC Dry Cell".
If i remember correctly, "General Purpose" cells are carbon-zinc and "Heavy Duty" cells are zinc-chloride. And i do remember the "battery of the month club" from that certain "shack", i used to have my dad take me so i can get my freeee battery.
There used to be a coupon a few times per year in the sunday paper flyer for a 4 D cell (if I remember correctly) flashlight free give away...
......Also was way ahead of it's time, in that it had a safety lockout device... it wouldn't turn on until you whacked it against something.
I did some checking and apparently the CZn (Carbon-Zinc) can also leak, though a quick Google search turns up conflicting results on whether or not they are more or less likely to leak. I've had few alkalines leak and zero CZn leak, so there is at least anecdotal evidence CZn may be superior in leak resistance.I wonder if carbon zinc or zinc chloride cells are actually a better choice for remote control batteries or other infrequent use devices.
+1.Museum pieces.
Wow. Fun story sir.UPDATE: these batteries are still going strong!
UPDATE: these batteries are still going strong!
I'd do some metering with this one: