Battery for 12mm cordless illuminated reticle?

[iceman]

Hi guys

I want to replace the battery in my 12mm cordless illuminated reticle that I got from Bintel.

What is the make/model of the battery?

I didn't bring it with me today and i'm heading over to DSE so want to get it then.

Must remember to turn it off next time :(

[iceman]

I decided not to be so lazy and rang Bintel.

Michael Chaytor tells me it's an LR44. I'll go get one soon!

[ving]

It uses two 1.5 volt LR-44 button-type alkaline camera batteries or their equivalent (MR-44, SR-44, 357, etc.).

[Dennis]

Hi Mike

Check and see if you don’t need two – these normally operate in pairs I think?

Cheers

Dennis

[ving]

see my post...

[Dennis]

Gotcha - you had him covered! Must read threads more thoroughly next time. :thumbsup:

Cheers

Dennis

[iceman]

doh, went to dick smith looking for power pack batteries, and they didn't have any - so I came out with nothing. Forgot to get the LR44 batteries!

[ving]

lmao!
easy to get sidetracked there hey :)

[33South]

Ive done that a fair number of times over the years.:doh:

The batteries in my old Lumicon are hard to come by, only seem to be sold in some watch shops (they are watch batteries).
So I always carry a couple of spares :D

[Apocrisiary]

I checked an Orion 12.5mm and the illuminator does take 3 of the thin Silver Oxide batteries. Look for the following codes: SR54/RW49/AG10/G10/SG10 or 554.

As an emergency replacement the 2x LR44 batteries will work but the LED is a little dimmer running off 3V rather than 4.5V.

Lucky you forgot to get them Mike.

Michael
BINTEL

[iceman]

Thanks Mike - I didn't even realise it took 2 or 3.. I would've walked out with just 1.. I would've felt the right fool :doh: :P

[iceman]

Got 3 batteries from DSE yesterday, costing $4 each.. Makes it an expensive exercise if you need to replace them often. Mental note: TURN IT OFF AFTER USE!