Daiso had both alkaline and traditional carbon-zinc batteries in this size. I chose the latter because it's for a 1960s device and I think that was the default battery chemistry in the era, plus modern alkaline batteries seem very prone to leaking when left alone for 10 years.
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PapaStevesy@lemmy.world · 21 pts · 1y
"Yes, I'd like two C batteries please."
"Then look at them, stupid."
metaStatic@kbin.earth · 8 pts · 1y
Was honestly surprised they still sell them. Got a nice boom box a few months back, still need to fix the cassette players but the radio works fine.
oldfart@lemm.ee · 1 pts · 1y
I got 6 rechargable D cells for a flashlight that broke shortly after. Now I have no use for them, I just top them up yearly.
metaStatic@kbin.earth · 2 pts · 1y
1 rechargeable cost as much as the 8 disposables I needed and I also have nothing else that uses them.
miss_demeanour@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 7 pts · 1y
I bought a 10-pak 5 years ago.
Still have 8.
TexasDrunk@lemmy.world · 6 pts · 1y
My trash cans use D cells. I don't have a charger that fits so I go old school. It is happily taking garbage 15 years later with just one or two battery changes.
Edit: a word
Haess@lemmynsfw.com · 6 pts · 1y
I'm sorry, battery operated for what? Hopefully screaming at a curious/nosy pet.
TexasDrunk@lemmy.world · 11 pts · 1y
It's got one of those sensors opens and closes automatically. It has survived a bunch of non-dull things and it's probably the most useful thing I kept through relationships, step kids, and times of too much excitement.
I can't go into it as much as I want, but I do love the fact that it just works on two D cells every few years. That trash can makes me happy.
scarilog@lemmy.world · 6 pts · 1y
Don't use many (disposable) battery devices anymore, but in my anecdotal experience, alkaline leaks much less than carbon-zinc.
Libb@jlai.lu · 4 pts · 1y
My Canon thermal typewriter TypeStar 220 uses D cells. And I still use that machine... very often. I do remove those cells for long-term storage, though.
Haess@lemmynsfw.com · 4 pts · 1y
A Daiso just opened locally, I've been rather curious
VeryNiiiice@sh.itjust.works · 3 pts · 1y
They sell (on Amazon) adapters that take AA batteries. Got a pack of like 8 for $10. Now I just need to have AA batteries + the adapters for the rare occasion that I need any D batteries.
TheMainIngredient@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 1y
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charade_you_are@sh.itjust.works · 2 pts · 1y
this might be the best instance ever