Another Battery Question...

[2bit4reale]

I got an older Whites PI 3000 with a 6 AA Battery pack. Is there any problem with me just using a regular 9 volt battery instead? One AA= 1.5 volts x 6= 9 volts, correct?

 

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[Carl-NC]

The only potential problem is that the 9V battery has significantly higher internal resistance than the 6-pack. In a VLF detector that usually doesn't matter, but in a PI it can limit coil current and decrease depth. It won't hurt to try, and do some depth tests.

- Carl

 

[2bit4reale]

Thanks for the reply. Original pack busted and was hoping to try the 9 volt while waiting for the replacement. Worth a shot I guess...

 

[DFXDon]

That will work just fine when in a pinch I do it all the time.

 

[JOE(USA)]

Ck. Radio Shack, they should have the six AA pack. Joe

 

[X-Terra70_TreasureHunter]

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