>I have recently purchased a used Fowler Ultra-Cal electronic
>cal
>Now then, I take the unit apart, ready to install my single new
>Everyready 357 battery, and I discover that there are two
>batteries inside, and neither are the 357 variety. Instead, I
>find slightly different batteries marked A-76. As you can see
>from their spec's, they have a different chemistry and a different
>mah rating (Silver oxide vs. Manganese Dioxide and 175mah
>vs. 150mah).
>
>My long winded explanation proceeds my question...........
>Does anyone own the same Fowler Ultra-Cal calipers?
>I'm NOT INTERESTED in the later versions such as Ultra-Cal II,
>III, VI or V. Only the Ultra-Cal electronic calipers.
>
>If you do, would it be possible to check what batteries you're
>using and/or check your operating manual or other document(s)
>to determine what is the correct battery for the unit? Fowler cannot
>supply me with any manuals or other information on this model. When
>asked (via their web site) they were kind enough to fax me a copy of
>the manual for their Ultra-Cal III which uses a totally different battery !!
The SR44 and LR44 batteries are interchangable in almost every
application. Like, I've never run into an application where the
other hasn't worked.
David,
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