Re: 625 batteries Was: [OM] Interesting, but VERY expensive

[Bruce Kolber]

Have not tried the Weins but I've used 675ZA Hearing Aid batteries...they come 
in a 6-pack for $4.99US....they are smaller in diameter (about the size of a 
303/357) than the mercury 625....I cut a cardboard disk the size of the 625 and 
then cut a smaller hole for the 675 in the center of the cardboard...the disk 
keeps the 675 centered in the battery holder.  Each one seems to last about 4- 
6 months once it is exposed to air (tab removed from contact).  Work ok for 
about $1 each....any comments John H.? 
Bruce Kolber
St. Petersburg, FL  33715
USA
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: ClassicVW@xxxxxxx 
  To: olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 
  Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2001 2:28 PM
  Subject: Re: 625 batteries Was: [OM] Interesting, but VERY expensive


  Welll... I was hoping ( and hinting) to find someone or someplace that would 
  mail them (actual mercuries) to me in the U.S. These Wein cells seem to be 
  just what we need, but I always heard the zinc-air batteries last only a 
  month (hearing aid batteries). I know this site says they'll last a year, 
  don't know if I can believe them. Couldn't hurt much to try one, I guess... 
  Anyone else know if their claim is to be believed? 

  Thanks 
  George S. 

  jijohnson4@xxxxxxxxx writes: 



    Hi George, 

    I ran across the following link while I was hunting for screwdrivers - 

    http://www.micro-tools.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=MT&; 
    Product_Code=MRB625 

    Is this what you're looking for? 

    Later, 
    Johnny