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Post by geebo on Jul 25, 2016 19:18:46 GMT -5
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Post by geebo on Jul 25, 2016 19:22:13 GMT -5
Never again for me. I'm all done buying multi meters. My Fluke doesn't use a button battery, it uses a 9 volt battery. And I buy good batteries that don't leak and if they do, they cover your stuff.
"If not completely satisfied with your Duracell battery product, call 1-800-551-2355 (9:00AM – 5:00PM EST). Duracell guarantees its batteries against defects in materials and workmanship. Should any device be damaged due to a battery defect, we will repair or replace it at our option. Leaking battery and damaged device must be provided as proof of claim. Duracell may deny claims of damage caused by misuse or modification of the batteries or device."You're like me in this thinking, using sucky batteries just isn't worth it. Panasonic Eneloop rechargeables and Duracell are the only batteries I'll use. The Eneloops are great as are the Duracell rechargeables. I use both in my cameras and flashes. |
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Post by novisnick on Jul 25, 2016 19:30:57 GMT -5
Thanks for the heads up, I wont be using it in the bath or pool! Hew,,,,,,,,,that was close!   |
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Post by geebo on Jul 25, 2016 19:31:54 GMT -5
Thanks for the heads up, I wont be using it in the bath or pool! Hew,,,,,,,,,that was close! The mode switch on mine got a little flaky and I was hoping to get a replacement. |
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Post by Gary Cook on Jul 25, 2016 19:33:31 GMT -5
I have a Fluke MM that I bought in the 70's, still going strong. In that same time frame I have had probably half a dozen other (cheaper) versions that I bought for their smaller size and/or I needed one and didn't have the Fluke with me at the time. How much you spend is, as usual, totally dependant on how long you are going to keep it and how often you are going to use it.
Cheers
Gary
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Post by novisnick on Jul 25, 2016 19:34:19 GMT -5
Thanks for the heads up, I wont be using it in the bath or pool! Hew,,,,,,,,,that was close! The mode switch on mine got a little flaky and I was hoping to get a replacement. Im sure the construction of most meters is not up to industry specs, and SOMETIMES, you DO get what you PAY for.  |
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Post by DavidR on Jul 25, 2016 19:39:53 GMT -5
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Post by DavidR on Jul 25, 2016 19:56:37 GMT -5
You can get these free with a coupon at Harbor Freight. Centec DMM |
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Post by monkumonku on Jul 25, 2016 20:03:32 GMT -5
Never again for me. I'm all done buying multi meters. My Fluke doesn't use a button battery, it uses a 9 volt battery. And I buy good batteries that don't leak and if they do, they cover your stuff.
"If not completely satisfied with your Duracell battery product, call 1-800-551-2355 (9:00AM – 5:00PM EST). Duracell guarantees its batteries against defects in materials and workmanship. Should any device be damaged due to a battery defect, we will repair or replace it at our option. Leaking battery and damaged device must be provided as proof of claim. Duracell may deny claims of damage caused by misuse or modification of the batteries or device."You're like me in this thinking, using sucky batteries just isn't worth it. Panasonic Eneloop rechargeables and Duracell are the only batteries I'll use. I thought Sanyo made Eneloop? |
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Post by LCSeminole on Jul 25, 2016 20:06:25 GMT -5
You're like me in this thinking, using sucky batteries just isn't worth it. Panasonic Eneloop rechargeables and Duracell are the only batteries I'll use. I thought Sanyo made Eneloop? Panasonic bought Sanyo several years back, thus the reason for the name change to Panasonic Eneloop batteries. www.cnet.com/news/panasonic-finally-buys-up-all-of-sanyo/ |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 25, 2016 20:13:29 GMT -5
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Post by monkumonku on Jul 25, 2016 20:15:03 GMT -5
Really? Then my batteries are old because they have the Sanyo name on them. |
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Post by LCSeminole on Jul 25, 2016 20:22:10 GMT -5
Really? Then my batteries are old because they have the Sanyo name on them. Doesn't surprise me, since the Eneloop's are known for their recharge lifecycle counts. Being in their 4th generation, they've increased over each generation. Only the recent 4th gen Eneloops are labeled with Panasonic, so your Sanyo's are very much still in the mainstream. |
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