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Where Can I Find Mercury Battery
Replacements?
By Bobby George
Mercury batteries
were once widespread in the battery market. Their discharge behavior
and long life made them especially desirable to professionals such
as photographers, who relied heavily on battery power day in and day
out. However, due to the harmful chemical content of these batteries
and potential environmental damage that they could cause, they were
outlawed for sale in many countries, including the United States. As
a result, many people are left wondering what to do with a device
for which they cannot purchase a new mercury battery replacement.
You shouldn't have
to get rid of a perfectly good battery-powered device just because
the battery dies. The good news is, you don't have to. Mercury
battery replacements in the form of alkaline, zinc air, and silver
oxide batteries have been developed for a large majority of old
mercury batteries. It is safe to say that the majority of devices
once powered by mercury batteries now have mercury-free replacement
that can keep the device up and running.
For example, the
A32PX is an alkaline replacement for the mercuric oxide PX32 or E164
mercury battery which was used in many older cameras. Although this
battery is 6 volts and the original mercury battery was 5.6 volts,
the devices it is used in can handle the extra .4 volts and will
continue to function properly with the mercury battery replacement.
Many camera collectors and photography hobbyists use these batteries
to power cameras with nostalgic value.
Similarly, the
A14PX alkaline battery, which replaces the PX14 mercury battery,
operates at 3 volts while the original operated at 2.7 volts. Again,
this battery is compatible with the devices that take the PX14
mercury battery despite the voltage difference. This battery is also
used in many older cameras.
Another mercury
battery replacement is the
PX28A, which replaces the 28PX mercury
battery. This battery is used in a slew of medical devices, remote
controls, and cameras. Interestingly, this battery can also be used
interchangeably with four #357 button cell silver oxide batteries.
The list goes on
with many more mercury replacement options. However, in terms of
mercury replacement batteries, all options are not equal in quality.
Nor are they equal in price. Zinc air batteries do provide a
suitable replacement for mercury batteries' steady voltage and
unique characteristics. However, they do not last very long and must
be replaced quite often. Alkaline batteries deliver a voltage level
that varies widely during the life of the battery. These two options
are the least expensive choices for mercury replacement batteries,
however, and are the right fit for many people seeking low cost
solutions. Silver oxide batteries are the best option for longer
battery life and steady voltage discharge levels. Despite their
higher prices on average, many people choose them because of their
superior performance.
Whatever your needs
for quality and price may be, chances are there is a mercury battery
replacement available for you. If you have an older device with a
dead mercury battery, a mercury battery replacement can mean that
you do not have to get rid of the device altogether. By choosing one
of these mercury battery replacement options with the right
combination of price and performance, you may be able to save many
devices from the antique shop.
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