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Posted by mickey4479 on Friday, February 9, 2007 3:42 PM
Joe:  Sorry I did not get back to you sooner.  John and other electrical experts know the whys and hows.  I can only comment on the batteries I purchased and used.  Smile [:)]
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Posted by phillyreading on Friday, February 9, 2007 12:13 PM

I am not a big fan of rechargeable batteries in radios or flashlights and only use rechargeable batteries when I must!   Have found that thru use Duracell batteries last the longest of any battery that I have used.    Radio Shack batteries have very little life built in to them!My 2 cents [2c]

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Posted by kpolak on Friday, February 9, 2007 6:27 AM

I have spent quite a bit of time doing Church Audio; wireless microphones, and mixing, and was introduced to, and am still using Duracell Procells.  Wireless microphones can really eat batteries, these seem to last longer that the average store bought.

They cost a bit more, about $20 a dozen, at a batteries Plus store.

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Posted by csxt30 on Friday, February 9, 2007 5:38 AM
 Joe Hohmann wrote:
 mickey4479 wrote:

When I bought a couple of MTH engines with Proto 2 the retailer told me that the MTH batteries were subpar. 

I'm sure this is a dumb question, but I don't own any MTH engines. What is the function of the battery in them? Can they run without a battery? Thanks, Joe

Joe : you do have to have the battery in the PS-2 MTH engines. Not sure of the batteries function, but my PS-2 engine is still running perfectly now going on 3 years with the battery that came in it. I run mine in conventional mode .

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Posted by Jumijo on Friday, February 9, 2007 5:36 AM
 mickey4479 wrote:

When I bought a couple of MTH engines with Proto 2 the retailer told me that the MTH batteries were subpar.  He suggested getting a couple of rechargeable batteries from Sears and a battery charger.  I did that and they appear to do well, althought I have not run those locos in a while because I am trying sell them at the local train show here in KC. 

I have some AA batteries and a charger for those as well for other household uses like my house programable (sic?) thermal control.

Sears batteries have tested very high in Consumer Reports type evaluations. And they are less expensive than other brands. 

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Posted by Joe Hohmann on Friday, February 9, 2007 5:30 AM
 mickey4479 wrote:

When I bought a couple of MTH engines with Proto 2 the retailer told me that the MTH batteries were subpar. 

I'm sure this is a dumb question, but I don't own any MTH engines. What is the function of the battery in them? Can they run without a battery? Thanks, Joe

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Posted by mickey4479 on Thursday, February 8, 2007 10:30 PM

When I bought a couple of MTH engines with Proto 2 the retailer told me that the MTH batteries were subpar.  He suggested getting a couple of rechargeable batteries from Sears and a battery charger.  I did that and they appear to do well, althought I have not run those locos in a while because I am trying sell them at the local train show here in KC. 

I have some AA batteries and a charger for those as well for other household uses like my house programable (sic?) thermal control.

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Posted by darianj on Thursday, February 8, 2007 9:58 PM
 csxt30 wrote:

I always use the Copper Top ones !! 

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Posted by underworld on Thursday, February 8, 2007 9:21 PM

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Posted by underworld on Thursday, February 8, 2007 9:17 PM

I find Duracell has the longest run time for me in electronics. Maxell batteries are just as good from my experience but they can be hard to find.....considerably less expensive though. You might look in to a 9 volt battery replacement device. I can't think of what they are called but it looks just like a 9 volt and it recharges while you run your trains. I know there are people on this site that use them so someone can tell you what they are called.....can't remember right now! Tongue [:P]

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Posted by csxt30 on Thursday, February 8, 2007 8:58 PM

I always use the Copper Top ones !!  Also, in one of my TMCC steam engines I now don't keep a battery in it & shut it down with aux 1 -05. Then I turn track power off.

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What's your favorite 9 volt battery
Posted by Smoke Stack Lightnin' on Thursday, February 8, 2007 8:44 PM

With regards to useful life expectancy for sound board backup.  Out of habit I've been using Energizer Max alkalines.  I don't work for, nor do I have anything to profit by using this brand, and maybe I'm not even allowed to ask the question.  But there are so many types available these days, just curious as to which one lasts longest for you.  They're not exactly cheap anymore!  I write the date on the battery when I install them.  Just took one out from July 04' that had dropped down to 8 volts.  I think they crap out between 6 and 8 volts.  No doubt battery life is relative to use, so my question is what works best for you, given your operation.  I know some people don't mess with back up batteries, but if I pay money for quality sound, I don't want instant off when I power down!

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