Meter gets regularly used, goes maybe 4 months before needs recharged=20
battery. :)  But then again, I have used alkalines removed from smoke=20
detectors annually with good results too. :) We also use AA=20
rechargeables in the Braun Electric toothbrushes. :)

On 7/21/2011 8:52 AM, Michael Watterson wrote:
> On 21/07/2011 13:40, Carl Denk wrote:
>   =20
>> The 7.4 volt actual 9 volt NI-MH battery was the original battery in the
>> meter. I replaced it with a fresh alkaline that is still in the meter.
>>     =20
> I only ever use Alkaline in Meters and Electret Microphones and similar
> low power devices. Rechargeable battery will go flat even not in use.
>
>   =20
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