If they have a tab, they are likely NOT mercury cells. They are likely air
cells, which will work, but die very fast.
Tom
----- Original Message -----
From: "John Wheeler" <wheelej@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, May 26, 2004 5:11 AM
Subject: [OM] Re: source for PX625 mercury batteries?
>
> Dan,
>
> Whiltons Camera Service
> 251 Elizabeth St
> Sydney, Oz
> Ph 02 9267 8429
> Fx 02 9267 8562
>
> They have stocks of PX625 batteries at about $AUD7 each. I've bought from
> them for OM-1 and 35-RC Olys. A great little firm for repairs.
Commercially,
> bloody hopeless. (If you'd like me to buy for you and post, email me off
> list).
>
> The batts are 'Max Battery' Model MX625, individually packed in a plastic
> shell with a tab which has to be removed to activate the cell and they
have
> a spacer to allow their smaller diameter to fit centrally into our OM-1's
> battery ports etc.
>
> Hope this helps.
>
> John,
> Sydney, Oz.
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