Re: IIGS batteries

["Mark Cummings" <NOTfigjams@primus.com.au>]

"Willi Kusche" <willi@wilserv.com> wrote in message
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> Hi!
>
> quadrajet1@aol.com (Quadrajet1) wrote in message
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> >    Try www.mouser.com  (Mouser Electronics)  They have the Tadiran
TL5101/P for
> > $5.25 each, or $4.95 for Quan 10 to 49.  They are good to deal with as
well.
> >
> > Raymond
>
>     D***, I wish this series of messages had been posted two weeks
> ago.  I'd have saved four bucks.
>
>     Based on the part number off a NiteOwl battery, I bought two
> TL-2150 batteries from Radio Shack for $7.99.  I just checked the
> Mouser site and see that they have a TL2150P for $5.51.  According to
> the specs on the Mouser site I can't tell the difference between a
> TL5101P and a TL2150P.  If they're basically the same I guess you go
> for the cheaper one.
>
>     I've been told that the ROM 3 IIgs has a battery holder so you
> wouldn't want a battery with axial leads for that system.
>
>     I have a IIgs with a battery that's still OK after about 13 years.
>  That's the one I got as a premium for getting a 10 year CD.
>
> Willi

I guess that would indicate that your system is on more than off, compared
to other GS owners. this is just my theroy, that the battery will last
longer if the GS is on more often, therefore not draining the battery. Is
this the case for you Willie ?

I have replaced two at about 10-12 years of age, so I guess your's is not
too far away.

Mark