Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/04/14

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Replacement found for PX625 cell
From: Ken Wilcox <wilcox@umcc.umich.edu>
Date: Tue, 14 Apr 1998 15:49:44 -0400
 
I hope you got plenty of spares! Those puppies only last about 2 months
once the seal is removed.

The only way to replace a Mercury cell is to remove the irresponsible
regulations that removed them from the market.

kw

>I found a good replacement for the discontinued P625 mercury cell.
>
>It is called WeinCell MRB625.  It is a zinc-air cell.  $5.95 at Ritz
>Camera.  From the packaging, it looks like it is distributed by Saunders
>Group of Rochester, NY.
>
>I have installed it in two Leicameter MR units I have and it seems to
>work perfectly.  The package claims a shelf life of ten years.  Can't
>report on that claim yet!  The package even mentions Leica M5 as one of
>the cameras it is intended for.
>
>Finally!
>
>Ken Lassiter


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