CamdenRob Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 I tried to use maplins homebrand in my Wal but the battery slot is cut so tight that it didn't fit in... I had to go with Duracell in the end, can't say I've had any issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingBollock Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 [quote name='mcnach' timestamp='1431299992' post='2769842'] one night I had removed a battery from a pedal and put it temporarily in my pocket... and forgot about it. After soundcheck we go to find some place to have dinner and during the meal I notice a discomfort in my pants... and I jump out yelling! The battery made the coins in my pocket extremely warm!!! Fortunately I avoided a case of roasted nuts... So, yes... be careful how you store them! [/quote] Good job your pocket didn't have a lot of lint in it! It is possible, and quite easy, to start a fire using an AA battery and some foil backed paper from a stick of chewing gum. The 9v Procells I have came with little rubber caps on one of the terminals, so I keep them, just in case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzyvee Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 I bought two boxes of Duracell Procell 9v batteries and they didn't last long at all. All done about 20 of them under a year. I wouldn't use them again for basses. I now have gone back to whatever Duracell or Energiser I find and they are fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandelion Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 Dab a 9 volt battery on some wire wool for instant combustion. Very hazardous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 [quote name='Dandelion' timestamp='1431340367' post='2770089'] Dab a 9 volt battery on some wire wool for instant combustion. Very hazardous. [/quote] true, fun to watch and very educational about the dangers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 [quote name='Count Bassy' timestamp='1431337348' post='2770045'] Rechargeable NiMH are best for metal. [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r16ktx Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 [quote name='jazzyvee' timestamp='1431340349' post='2770088'] I bought two boxes of Duracell Procell 9v batteries and they didn't last long at all. All done about 20 of them under a year. I wouldn't use them again for basses. I now have gone back to whatever Duracell or Energiser I find and they are fine. [/quote] I had this problem and it turned out to be a short Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiamPodmore Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 Duracell Procell for me too. I got over a year out of every one i've used in all 3 basses. Liam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vsmith1 Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 [quote name='KingBollock' timestamp='1431339674' post='2770079'] Good job your pocket didn't have a lot of lint in it! It is possible, and quite easy, to start a fire using an AA battery and some foil backed paper from a stick of chewing gum. The 9v Procells I have came with little rubber caps on one of the terminals, so I keep them, just in case. [/quote] I did a bushcraft course one time and they had PP3 plus wire wool as a great fire lighter - of course the wire wool would still work if it was damp (but not rusty!). Bit less effort than some of the other fire starting techniques. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 Rechargeables are all very well but (assuming you take a spare battery) you have to keep the spare topped up or get a low self-discharge PP3 (not a common-or-garden NiMH). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 I recently bought a job lot of those Industrial ones although I am increasingly moving away from active basses. Again More recently still I popped into Maplins (does anyone else 'pop' these days?) and they had an offer on their own brand version AAs - which allegedly outperformed Duracell in a recent test of some sort. They are nice blue colour and came in a sturdy box, so that was good start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamdenRob Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 [quote name='Paul S' timestamp='1431352327' post='2770322'] More recently still I popped into Maplins (does anyone else 'pop' these days?) and they had an offer on their own brand version AAs - which allegedly outperformed Duracell in a recent test of some sort. They are nice blue colour and came in a sturdy box, so that was good start. [/quote] I picked up a box of 100 of their AAs a while ago, they've been pretty good in everything I've tried them in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 [quote name='Paul S' timestamp='1431352327' post='2770322'] More recently still I popped into Maplins (does anyone else 'pop' these days?) and they had an offer on their own brand version AAs - which allegedly outperformed Duracell in a recent test of some sort. They are nice blue colour and came in a sturdy box, so that was good start. [/quote] Excellent. Nothing increases battery performance quite as much as a blue casing and a sturdy box Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blamelouis Posted May 11, 2015 Author Share Posted May 11, 2015 [quote name='Paul S' timestamp='1431352327' post='2770322'] I recently bought a job lot of those Industrial ones although I am increasingly moving away from active basses. Again More recently still I popped into Maplins (does anyone else 'pop' these days?) and they had an offer on their own brand version AAs - which allegedly outperformed Duracell in a recent test of some sort. They are nice blue colour and came in a sturdy box, so that was good start. [/quote] I seen that test it was "the one show" I think I remember Ikeas batteries were best value for Xmas toys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 Batteries have a finite shelf life, so buying in too great a bulk may be, not only a false economy, but a performance deception, too. Just sayin'... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzyvee Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 [quote name='r16ktx' timestamp='1431348955' post='2770228'] I had this problem and it turned out to be a short [/quote] Hmm I doubt if that's the case for me because I don't have that problem with regular duracell or energisers I change them as soon as they stop tingling on my tongue test. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomBass Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 [quote name='Count Bassy' timestamp='1431337348' post='2770045'] Rechargeable NiMH are best for metal. [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funky Dunky Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 I got my Sterling three months ago. I'm on my third battery. I never leave it plugged in and it has had about 10 hours playing time through the amp since I got it. I have emailed the manufacturer and I await their reply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 [quote name='Funky Dunky' timestamp='1431502631' post='2771885'] I got my Sterling three months ago. I'm on my third battery. I never leave it plugged in and it has had about 10 hours playing time through the amp since I got it. I have emailed the manufacturer and I await their reply. [/quote] some people sleep walk,. maybe you sleep play? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funky Dunky Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 Nah, the extra eight hours practice would be obvious by now in my slap ;-) Brian from Praxis emailed back and said pretty much what I expected, that something is completing the circuit and causing battery drain. He asked me where I bought the bass, I told him and I await his instruction. As an aside, does anybody know if swapping out the stock preamp for a Stinger would eliminate the problem? To the OP: I apologise for hijacking your thread somewhat. To the Moderators: Please feel free to move my posts from this thread to a new one if I have breached etiquette in any way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icastle Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 Kodak branded alkalines for me. I get about a year from a Duracell and about 9 months out of a Kodak. I get mine from one of those pound shops... for £1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funky Dunky Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 [quote name='icastle' timestamp='1431507167' post='2771946'] Kodak branded alkalines for me. I get about a year from a Duracell and about 9 months out of a Kodak. I get mine from one of those pound shops... for £1. [/quote] snap! That confirms it - I had wondered if my cheap battery had been at fault, but if you get 9 months of use from the same battery, me bass is goosed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 Duracell Industrials for me, though I have only passive basses... currently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huge Hands Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 [quote name='jazzyvee' timestamp='1431340349' post='2770088'] I bought two boxes of Duracell Procell 9v batteries and they didn't last long at all. All done about 20 of them under a year. I wouldn't use them again for basses. I now have gone back to whatever Duracell or Energiser I find and they are fine. [/quote] I could be totally wrong, but my rusty memory is flagging up that I'm sure a few years ago I saw there were a load of fake Procell batteries flooding on to the market - a bit like the fake fags thing. Perhaps you had a batch of these? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r16ktx Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 Sorry this is slightly OT but I treated myself to this; http://www.thomann.de/gb/keith_mcmillen_batt_o_meter.htm Neat piece of gear for in situ battery checking, also does some magic to tell you how many hours the battery has left (in the tested guitar I guess) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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