battery substitution?

[medicman]

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.

 

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[cosmic]

Don't know but 4 AA = 6 volts

 

[seas1to2]

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]

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)

 

[metalfoot]

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.