[Elecraft] Energizer L91 batteries for the K1-4

[Stephen Prior]

Bob

I fitted them into my K1 and found that they caused shorting somewhere - I
never established quite where as I was too eager to remove them when they
got very hot.  I have compared the size of the cells with alkaline by eye
and can see no difference in diameter but the springs in the battery box
seemed more compressed with the Energizers and I think that one spring was
touching the aluminium bracket.  I have covered the bracket with clear tape
now but haven't put the Energizers back in yet.  Since Wayne uses them, I
shall do just that and try again.  I used them in my KX1 with no issues for
several years.

73 Stephen G4SJP

On 29 September 2011 19:13, Linda and Bob <dlrwild1 at verizon.net> wrote:

> Has anyone tried to use Energizer L91 "AA" lithium chemistry batteries in
> the internal battery compartment of the K1-4? The cells are 1.5 volts @
> 2900
> maH. They are not rechargeable; cost is around $2.00/cell; very slow
> constant discharge time. Will these cells fit inside without any issues
> with
> the battery space in the compartment? Thanks for your help and advice.
>
> Duracell also makes a lithium chemistry "AA" battery called the "ULTRA"
> LF1500 FR6.
>
> Bob Wilderman, K3SRO
> dlrwild1 at verizon.net
>
>
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