gary_watson Posted September 18, 2002 Share Posted September 18, 2002 Martin recently mentioned in the Equipment Forum he'd found an Energizer silver oxide replacement for the mercury 1.35v PX 625. I've never seen a "replacement" from any manufacturer of EPX625 cells to date that's not alkaline. Just curious where in the GTA you're buying these, Martin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTC Photography Posted September 18, 2002 Share Posted September 18, 2002 I bought them last year at a variety store in Yordale mall. I particularly checked that it had "silver oxide 1.5v" printed on thepackage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary_watson Posted September 18, 2002 Author Share Posted September 18, 2002 Old stock and/or an off-brand item? I'm asking since neither Energizer or Duracell currently list anything other than alkaline EPX 625s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTC Photography Posted September 18, 2002 Share Posted September 18, 2002 The silver oxide EPX625 cell I bought were made in Germany<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTC Photography Posted September 18, 2002 Share Posted September 18, 2002 I did specifically looked for these cells, when I see them, I usually buy a few to stock up, not easy to find.<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary_watson Posted September 18, 2002 Author Share Posted September 18, 2002 Looks like you never throw anything out, Martin! Energizer.ca in Walkerton said these were likely very *old* stock(i.e., mid-'90s), since they've not been on the N.A. market for years--if at all, officially.The stale date suggests that, along with the Spanish text. They're the wrong voltage, anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTC Photography Posted September 18, 2002 Share Posted September 18, 2002 Gary, "you never seen" does't mean " never exist".<p>Throw away ? why ? year 2002 is not over yet.<p>Nah, I shall keep them indefinitely, just as material evidencein case Gary annouces in some forum that "silver oxide px625"never exist<p>Silver oxide cell has long shelf life. I think these cell will worktill 2004 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTC Photography Posted September 18, 2002 Share Posted September 18, 2002 GAry wrote "Energizer.ca in Walkerton said these were likely very *old* stock(i.e., mid-'90s)'<p> Walterton told you that ?? My message was posted 7:32 pm, by 7:55 you already phoned themand got answer ? How convenient ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xavier_dalfort Posted September 19, 2002 Share Posted September 19, 2002 Just look at the following link: http://www.px625.com/px625/main.cgi You might get some help... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary_watson Posted September 19, 2002 Author Share Posted September 19, 2002 Called them yesterday afternoon, Martin. I was curious about the silver oxide variant because Varta.ca told me in early 2000 there was a chance that a 1.4v silver PX 625 might be produced to replace the just-discontinued merc. cell. It never materialized. Walkerton(and Duracell) knew nothing about the silver 625 and did insist none are in any of the wholesale-retail channels presently. They suggested there might have been some around during the mid-90s. What jobbers pick up from who-knows-where is another matter, and I suspect that's what you bought. The point, though, is, that aside from dollar stores or convenience marts in Yorkdale, they're not currently available as fresh stock in Canada. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTC Photography Posted September 19, 2002 Share Posted September 19, 2002 Gary, I don't use PX625 that much, as I use my Rollei 35s only occasionally. From time to time I picked up some 1.35 v PX625, until I could not find them any more. I am aware that some US stores carry them, but it is not convenient.<p> I remember that 1.5 v silver oxide 625 replacement for 1.35v had being around for quite some times. Rollei distributor in USA recommended owners of Rollei 35 cameras to send their camera to Rollei to adjust the meter for the higher voltage of silver oxide 625 cell; I think those 1.5 v silver oxide 625 were made by Mallory, with a different designation, not '625'. <p>When my 1.5 v 625 run out, I shall buy a CRS MR-9. <p>There is same problem with respect to 5.6 V px27, the battery I use in my TLX and C;however 6 v SPX625 is readily available on the market. I think it is quite possible some battery manufacturers in asia may produce silver oxide version of 625.<p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary_watson Posted September 19, 2002 Author Share Posted September 19, 2002 The only problem(aside from price!)with the MR9 is that it's slightly thicker than a PX 625. This can make a difference with some cameras whose battery covers aren't threaded very deeply--worth checking before you order one, Martin. It's especially problematic with the old Nikon Photomic FTn metered finders that swallowed two PX625s--a very tight fit with two MR9s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTC Photography Posted September 19, 2002 Share Posted September 19, 2002 Gary, try Energizer 1.5 v silver oxide 386 cell, this cell has same diameter as MS76 but thinner; using 386 instead of 76 cell in MR-9may solve the tightness problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTC Photography Posted September 20, 2002 Share Posted September 20, 2002 <a href="http://www.exellbattery.com/detail.asp?PID=S625PX"><h3>Silver Oxide Excell S625PX</H3> </A> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff_drew4 Posted September 21, 2002 Share Posted September 21, 2002 FWIW: I have had good luck with the WEIN versions of the above. I have meters and cameras that use PX625 and the WEIN batteries work. I have investigated the costs of conversions to the new batteries, and while not prohibitive, I have not jumped into it. 1 Konica T3 is converted and works great with the new cells. I think CRIS makes a little gizmo that works with a button cell to convert it to 1.35v. But kind of spendy if you need several! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTC Photography Posted September 21, 2002 Share Posted September 21, 2002 Jeff, re: Wein cell The Zinc air Wein cell was invented by former Shutterbug editorBob Shell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary_watson Posted September 22, 2002 Author Share Posted September 22, 2002 Wein cells are OK but pricey for their short service life. This link suggests a ridiculously cheap and easy alternative using easy-to-find hearing aid batteries. Bob may have had a hand in developing the Wein cell but he sure didn't invent the zinc-air battery! http://members.tripod.com/rick_oleson/index-111.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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