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Re: [OM] Battery Question

Subject: Re: [OM] Battery Question
From: "Joel Wilcox" <jowilcox@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 7 Dec 2000 21:38:00 -0600
----- Original Message -----
From: "Chris O'Neill" <coneill@xxxxxxxxxxx>

> Reason (and OM content):  I just got back my OM-1 from a CLA and
> overhaul.  Included in the work was the conversion to the 1.5v battery.
It
> has a PX-625A battery in it, so I'm trying to confirm that, indeed, it has
> been converted.
>
> Also, if it IS a 1.5v then what's the difference between it and a slver
> oxide?  If I wanted a silver oxide instead (do I?), then what battery
> should I buy?
>
> Thanks, to anyone who can provide a quick answer!

Chris,
As I understand it, a silver oxide 1.5v battery (SR44, 357) has
characteristics which are a good match for the Hg battery it replaces with
conversion.  So yes, you won't go wrong using silver oxides in your OM-1
from now on.

Joel Wilcox
Iowa City, Iowa USA


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