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Thread: The 32 AA Batteries?
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28th September 2011, 06:05 PM #1
The 32 AA Batteries?
Hi to all,
Well Aldi had those 6V. Torch Batteries for $ 2.99. Bought 2 = $6. Fine.
Have just pulled 1 apart. There were no 32 AA Batteries, but 4 D batteries.
These were over size, 83 x 31mm.
Now, maybe there are Batteries & Batteries, but these were not the ones I was hoping for.
They are " Ultracell " Super Heavy Duty, Made in China for Aldi.
As I have had a closer look, it tells me there are 4R25 6V.
So if you are going to buy this Battery, Have a closer LOOK.
They will not go to waste, as the G/ Children will use the opened 1, & I have a Dolphin Torch that may need a new one.
The old saying goes, you win some, you lose some.
So again have a good LOOK as you are about to buy.Regards,
issatree.
Have Lathe, Wood Travel.
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28th September 2011, 06:43 PM #2
Stands to reason, 32 AA bateries would have given you 32 x 1.5V = 48V
4 x D = 4 x 1.5V = 6V
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28th September 2011, 06:47 PM #3
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28th September 2011, 08:49 PM #4
The Reason.
Hi again,
Sorry Fred, but I'll accept Chris' version.Regards,
issatree.
Have Lathe, Wood Travel.
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28th September 2011, 08:55 PM #5
Connecting batteries in parallel results in power leakage due to battery variations and shorter life.
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28th September 2011, 09:03 PM #6
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29th September 2011, 01:24 AM #7
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The oversize 'D' cells are actually 'F' cells IIRC, like 'A' cells, not something you will find by themselves these days.
The usual problem with the 6 volt composite batteries is that they sit in a warehouse for months slowly discharging, and by the time you get them on the shelf in a retail store they are on their last legs. The organisations that use them in bulk like councils & QANGO's are the manufacturers main customers, get them direct and don't seem to have the problems with them dying.
It would be 'nice' if you could buy a plastic shell kit to assemble your own lantern batteries from 'AA's, like the single cell adapters you can get to use 'AA' rechargeables in 'D' cell appliances.
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29th September 2011, 08:52 AM #8
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Many years ago (I think in the 80's) Mallory produced a 6V lantern battery in a plastic case. Pulled one of those apart after it died and put rechargable D cells in it. Worked quiet well.
Then the 6V SLA's came out. That's all I used in the Dolphin now. Current one has been in there for about 8 years.
You can float charge the SLA so it's never flat but cannnot do that with Nicd's.
The SLA fits in the Dolphin.
This is the SLA I use..
http://www.jaycar.com.au/productView...UBCATID=997#12Last edited by The Bleeder; 29th September 2011 at 08:53 AM. Reason: Link didn't work
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29th September 2011, 08:12 PM #9
32 AA Batteries, Again.
Hi Fred,
Seeing that you don't seem to believe me, have a Google @ gagfilms.com
Go to "6V battery hack ".
It will take up 59 Sec. of your time.
There are 32 Batteries, ridgy didge.
I am just dying to read your report.Regards,
issatree.
Have Lathe, Wood Travel.
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29th September 2011, 08:48 PM #10
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This has been around for a few years, it's a hoax.
snopes.com: 6-Volt Battery Hack
Mark
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29th September 2011, 10:32 PM #11
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Wouldn't "gagfilms" be a bit of a giveaway?
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29th September 2011, 11:07 PM #12
I saw some Garden Gnomes talking to each other down the garden last night.True!
Back To Car Building & All The Sawdust.
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30th September 2011, 02:03 AM #13
32 again.
Hi drsed, marker,
It seems that you are both on the right track there, as I thought if I had bought a different make of Battery, then I might crack it.
I said earlier, you win some you loose some. I lost.
Thank you for putting me straight.Regards,
issatree.
Have Lathe, Wood Travel.
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3rd October 2011, 09:32 PM #14
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