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Originally Posted by theducks
@quoath
Thanks for the history. I was only trying to make a point that there are standard (common) sizes that are still in use, even if the chemistry has changed (does anyone even make a Carbon Zinc flash light battery?  ) |
Sadly the shops are full of them with brand names such as Ford, JCB, Polaroid, Eveready, Grundig etc. They should be banned. Often misleading descriptions. Even the expensive Alkaline ones (Energizer, which is same company as Eveready, Duracell and Panasonic) work out cheaper. Sadly Energizer and Duracell now often leak. The base seal is poorer quality and the spring may be too strong, can is positive. The Zinc types seal at the top, can is negative.
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Originally Posted by theducks
There are reasons for a unique shape or voltage, but it seems they are now simply being used for planned obsolescence. We do NOT NEED more trash.
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Yes. It's terrible.
See also very expensive BT earbuds. So I have phones with 3.5mm jack.