Sony WM-F10 tape head jams when using Energiser AA battery

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  1. rcpilot23

    rcpilot23 Active Member

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    Just for FYI

    Not sure if it's been covered before but I found out the hard way after chewing my Sony metal tape that using an Energiser brand AA battery jams the tape head from coming all the way down onto the tape.
    This is because the cap on the + of the battery is higher than Duracell AA batteries which work fine :(
     
    rcpilot23, Feb 17, 2019
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  2. Mister X

    Mister X Moderator Staff Member

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    Interesting, have you mic'd it to see the size difference? Energizers are a little cheaper and go on sale alot but I prefer Duracells.
     
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    Yes the Energizer AA + cap is higher (thus the battery overall length is more) than the Duracell AA
     
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    Just to say: I've given-up on buying disposable batteries... and gone with Ray-o-vac rechargeables, and a Duracell charger--saving tons!
     
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    ok I will check them out

    thanks
     
    rcpilot23, Feb 25, 2019
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