GaryC/Oregon Coast Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 Ridge Runner had the same fix I had to do on an X-Terra 70 and 705. Both times when I got those detectors they cut out on me the same way. They don't have slide in battery packs but did have weak springs keeping the batteries from making good contact. GaryC/Oregon Coast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Herschbach Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 A good battery check meter is invaluable. Even with new batteries one bad one in the set can cause problems. I have to also admit I have found myself with one battery in the set placed in backwards. It works for awhile until it does not. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aufarmer Posted January 6, 2020 Author Share Posted January 6, 2020 It appears it was something as simple as the batteries. A little surprised as the old ones were showing full strength on the battery meter on the detector. Thanks for all the input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Herschbach Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 Probably was one bad cell then. The rest may be good. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karelian Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 I like the Whites battery tray system, but it requires me to 'test' each one of the eight AA cells as I load the tray. My father was an electronics technician and when gadgets failed his first question was always the same.. 'Did you check the batteries.?' In my experience he was on to something. Ok, the Pelican AA battery holder may be excessive, but the cheap tester is well worth it and I have a 'system' in place which means failures are rare. Cheaper ammo boxes keep AA cells well sorted, clean and protected whilst ready for use. Most of my machines run on AA cells, I also use them on GPS, radios, torches, battery banks etc. I buy 'bricks' of bulk AA cells, quality but cheap, new technology some with ten year cell life. Too many cheap and nasty cells out there so it pays to be a bit fussy about what we 'feed' our expensive toys.. All the best, Karelian 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtman Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 The cylander loaded with 6 batts , in the picture with the green box lid,...………. looks like a speed loader for a wheel gun. ! ? WHERE can I get one like the black box that holds 40 and has the slide lever meter ? I like it ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karelian Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 Pelican 1050 case with aa insert. Amazon or Ebay should give you start. Like all Pelican cases it is weather sealed and solid. I like it because it holds 40 cells and it keeps the dust and dirt out. I can empty the box and wash it in the sink, then just leave it outside to dry. Karelian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtman Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 Thank You, and where to get a meter like the one pictured ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karelian Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 BT-168D battery tester, again best found on Amazon or Ebay. Should be under $10. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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