[volt-nuts] Wanted - UK source of a replacement battery (type LX 1634) for HP 3457A 6.5 digit multimeter

[Dr. David Kirkby (Kirkby Microwave Ltd)]

On 25 January 2016 at 15:23, Andrea Baldoni <erm191ba3 at ermione.com> wrote:

> On Sun, Jan 24, 2016 at 07:54:34PM +0000, Dr. David Kirkby (Kirkby
> Microwave Ltd) wrote:
>
> > I've got a HP 3457A 6.5 digit multimeter - S/N 2703A04579. It's working
> > fine, but I'm aware the battery must be at least 11 years old, as I first
> > bought the meter 11 years ago. I suspect its due for a change.  I'm
> trying
> > to find a *reputable* source for a replacement. I want to avoid eBay, due
> > to the number of fakes on there.
>
> Hello David.
> If the Panasonic replacement is good, you can buy the equivalent Varta
> 06127201301 from RS (their code is 240-9437).
>
> http://uk.rs-online.com/web/
>
> Best regards,
>  Andrea Baldoni
>


It is the same general type, but the pinout is wrong. Mine has two radial
pins, not 3. That will not fit.

Dave