hey folks i have a whites 5500 d series 3 and as you know it takes the old 4-c cell battery packs wich is 6 volt alltogether, my question is i wonder if i could change it to lets say a nine volt do you think it would work ok? thanks, wendell.
battery substitution?
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cosmic
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Don't know but 4 AA = 6 volts
not sure about that but do know your run time would be short, the 4 aa batteries I am sure would start the machine but the amout of run time would be very short ,to that of 4 c size batteries. The 9 volt could damage something being rated for 6 volts, the older machines need the power to run them unlike the newer machines that use smaller batteries an run longer,this goes for about any electronic equipment.
Old California
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Hello Wendell,
You can use smaller size AA batteries, They will give you plenty of detection (30 hours plus) per set.
Today's Alkaline batteries last a long time, And it reduces the weight a bit.
Two options here, I'll post both within a few days. I've used both options but prefer doing a minor mod and using the single 4 pack AA battery holder, You just need to solder in a 9-volt battery lead to the circuit board and then clip on the single 4 pack AA battery holder to the 9-volt battery clip. A 4 pack of AA batteries is 6-volts, Please don't confuse the 9-volt battery clip with using a nine-volt battery but instead use the 6-volt 4 AA battery pack otherwise you'll eventually fry the detector if you use to much voltage.
Gave me a couple of days and I'll post the mod, It's simple and using AA batteries is so much better.
Paul (Ca)
You can use smaller size AA batteries, They will give you plenty of detection (30 hours plus) per set.
Today's Alkaline batteries last a long time, And it reduces the weight a bit.
Two options here, I'll post both within a few days. I've used both options but prefer doing a minor mod and using the single 4 pack AA battery holder, You just need to solder in a 9-volt battery lead to the circuit board and then clip on the single 4 pack AA battery holder to the 9-volt battery clip. A 4 pack of AA batteries is 6-volts, Please don't confuse the 9-volt battery clip with using a nine-volt battery but instead use the 6-volt 4 AA battery pack otherwise you'll eventually fry the detector if you use to much voltage.
Gave me a couple of days and I'll post the mod, It's simple and using AA batteries is so much better.
Paul (Ca)
metalfoot
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Try and see if you have a Batterys Plus in your area and go see them. They can help you best and may be able to make you a lighter alternative. Good Luch, Metalfoot.
