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From: "Chris O'Neill" <coneill@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> Reason (and OM content): I just got back my OM-1 from a CLA and
> overhaul. Included in the work was the conversion to the 1.5v battery.
It
> has a PX-625A battery in it, so I'm trying to confirm that, indeed, it has
> been converted.
>
> Also, if it IS a 1.5v then what's the difference between it and a slver
> oxide? If I wanted a silver oxide instead (do I?), then what battery
> should I buy?
>
> Thanks, to anyone who can provide a quick answer!
Chris,
As I understand it, a silver oxide 1.5v battery (SR44, 357) has
characteristics which are a good match for the Hg battery it replaces with
conversion. So yes, you won't go wrong using silver oxides in your OM-1
from now on.
Joel Wilcox
Iowa City, Iowa USA
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