[NJARC] connecting batteries in series

[Mike Feher]

The battery holders from RS must be different from the ones that I have.
Mine have all springs and contacts riveted to the case, so, removing would
not be an easy option. Regardless to any of that, if Vic indeed has room for
three side by side AA batteries, then a triple battery holder from me would
be the easiest solution, and, totally free. I can still get one in today's
mail, however not having heard anything from Vic since his initial post, I
do not know the approach he wants to take. I still need your address Vic if
you do want to try this. 73 - Mike

 

Mike B. Feher, N4FS

89 Arnold Blvd.

Howell, NJ, 07731

732-886-5960

 

 

 

From: Thomas Lee [mailto:thomas_v_lee at hotmail.com] 
Sent: Wednesday, January 27, 2010 11:10 AM
To: n4fs at eozinc.com; w2wiq1 at juno.com; victor3d at verizon.net
Cc: NJARC
Subject: RE: [NJARC] connecting batteries in series

 

Hi Vic,
to avoid the battery pack from melting, Remove the battery clip, spring tab,
etc solder then reattach to the holder.  I have done this for other
electronic projects.  The benefit is, if you can fit it in, no more
soldering in the future, as opposed to soldering batteries as they run out
of power.
 
Good luck
 
BTW you can cannibalize these battery packs from a lot of battery operated
electronics they sell at the dollar stores, for yes ONE dollar :)  as
opposed to $3 or $4 at radio shack.
 
Tom 
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Vic -
If you are going to go the battery holder route as you may have adequate >
room, I have hundreds of triple AA battery holders and would be glad to send
you one. Modifying a 4 holder to a 3 holder sounds like a good idea, but, is
messy, and, soldering to the battery holder contacts will be tougher than
soldering to the batteries, and, no doubt you will wind up melting the
holder before done. Let me know. - Mike
 
Mike B. Feher, N4FS
89 Arnold Blvd.
Howell, NJ, 07731
732-886-5960
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