04-10-2019, 03:11 PM
Something I have just realized.
In 7G605 the dual D-size battery holder is in series with the "A" battery. Back in the day it was possible that the "A" battery was more powerful (current-wise) than the "D" size, and so they paralleled two. I cannot say that with all certainty but I do not see other reasons.
However, today in the replica 985 or such batteries, in the "A" section 6 "D" batteries are used, so it makes no sense to serialize them with two paralleled "D" batteries that are exactly the same. One will suffice just fine, and since in the holder they are in parallel, just one could be inserted in either of the two positions and work just fine. As long as it could be reliably mechanically held by the old holder.
In 7G605 the dual D-size battery holder is in series with the "A" battery. Back in the day it was possible that the "A" battery was more powerful (current-wise) than the "D" size, and so they paralleled two. I cannot say that with all certainty but I do not see other reasons.
However, today in the replica 985 or such batteries, in the "A" section 6 "D" batteries are used, so it makes no sense to serialize them with two paralleled "D" batteries that are exactly the same. One will suffice just fine, and since in the holder they are in parallel, just one could be inserted in either of the two positions and work just fine. As long as it could be reliably mechanically held by the old holder.
People who do not drink, do not smoke, do not eat red meat will one day feel really stupid lying there and dying from nothing.
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