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Re: [OM] SR44 and 625 Batteries

Subject: Re: [OM] SR44 and 625 Batteries
From: John Hermanson <omtech@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Mon, 11 Jan 1999 14:34:08 -0500
The way I understand it, even though 357, SR44, S76, G13 are considered
"equivalent",, the last 3 cannot equal the 357  when used in a abttery
hungry camera.
The mindset in stores seems to be that all S.O. 1.5V batterries are the
same, so a G13 is the same as a 357, which it isn't.
If you insist on the Eveready 357, you will be getting what you need. 
Amongst the other manufacturers, there does not appeare to be an
equivalent for the 357.

John

Richard Ross wrote:
> 
> There's been so much talk about these lately, and it seems people are
> paying quite a lot for them too in some cases.  If anyone in the UK is
> interested, I can get these at a price somewhat below most high street
> stores, i.e. 85p each including VAT and postage to UK addresses.  Minimum
> order of four please.  If anyone's interested, contact me off list.
> 
> These are genuine silver oxides, I use them in my own OM and other cameras
> and have found them to be good performers.  They usually last 3-6 months in
> my OM-4 (*not* Ti!)
> 
> FWIW, here's what the catalogue lists as alternatives:
> SR44:  Duracell D357  Ever-Ready BSR44H  Ray-o-Vac RW42  Renata 7   Ucar 357
> These designations may differ outside the UK of course....
> 
> I may also be able to get HD625 Mercury cells for the OM-1 series - they
> are listed in the catalogue as "while stocks last".  If available, they'd
> be 150p each including postage.  If you have a Maplin store near you,
> that's where the mercury cells come from; the silver oxides are from a
> trade supplier (Maplin's price for SR44 is 175p). Be aware that if you mail
> order from Maplin, they want £3.95 p+p if your order is less than 30
> pounds!  Again, if interested contact me off-list.
> 
> Regards
> Richard
> 
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