Megger 1552/1553 battery choice...

rossinator · Aug 10, 2010

Just wondering what brand and type of AA batteries people have found work best in their Megger 1552/1553. Looking for something that's going to give long term economy. For reference I have a 1553, but it seems to just peel through batteries. Can one use rechargeables? Ideally the answer is have the batteries bought by someone else, but I'm the one buying them.

Risteard · Aug 10, 2010

I use Duracells. Personally I wouldn't put rechargeables in without being advised that it is OK to do so.

But she can be thirsty when it comes to batteries in fairness.

Amp David · Aug 10, 2010

Megger don't advise on using rechargable, don't know why though?

I've been using energizer industrial and they seem to last pretty well

For 4 of them I pay £1.30 inc vat

rossinator · Aug 10, 2010

Amp David said:
Megger don't advise on using rechargable, don't know why though?

I've been using energizer industrial and they seem to last pretty well

For 4 of them I pay £1.30 inc vat

Indeed, I found them on ebay, but can't find them on the Energizer website to see what they compare to - Energizer Industrial AA - 36 Pack (9xENEPROAA) on eBay (end time 21-Aug-10 11:22:53 BST) - crikey that's good, £7 buys 36 of them!

rossinator · Aug 10, 2010

And just to out-do myself, I found them on eBay for £7.89 for 40 [ame=http://www.amazon.co.uk/Energizer-Industrial-Long-Battery-623861/dp/B0031YAIH2/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1281451299&sr=8-6]Energizer Industrial Long Life AA Battery LR6 Ref: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics & Photo[/ame]- I rang the supplier, expiry date "at least 2015". Oh, that includes postage! A pack of 40 ordered.

Amp David · Aug 10, 2010

That is cheap. Its the same place I get them from too, but from their site and not the ebay site.

rossinator · Aug 10, 2010

Amp David said:
That is cheap. Its the same place I get them from too, but from their site and not the ebay site.

Well, eBay is cut throat. In fact I worked it out, it's cheaper per battery to buy the 36 from eBay than the 40 from Amazon. If you buy more quantity from the same seller on ebay the prices get even cheaper. Their 9V price are give away.

rossinator · Aug 10, 2010

And for those of you who like Duracell, their ProCell works out at £10.69 for 40. 40 x Duracell Procell Professional Grade Batteries AA on eBay (end time 04-Sep-10 15:47:40 BST)

The question now is which is a better battery - Duracell Plus or Energizer Ultra+ - as I believe that these are their retail equivalents?