Hi Vout,
I replaced all the batteries in my 3 sds7's with this and it worked perfectly
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Enercell-3-6V-700mAh-Ni-Cd-Battery-/130644504474?pt=UK_ConsumerElectronics_Batteries_SM&hash=item1e6b04ef9a --- In Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com, vout@... wrote:
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> Hi,
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> I've recently had to repair several bits of Simmons kit including SDS6 and SDS7 units - these had both suffered from battery leaks, luckily not too severe.
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> I think the original batteries were ni-cad and I am wondering what would be a suitable substitute type that does not leak. There are ni-mh, also li-ion types available, I think some other type as well.
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> My knowledge of battery technology is practically zero, so looking for some informed opinion here. I was intending to use ni-mh batteries, would that be ok?
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> Cheers, vout
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