[vcf-midatlantic] Simpson 262 Series E

[Systems Glitch]

> I've been "put off" by the problem of finding affordable modern
> substitutes for the pair of 15v batteries used in the higher resistance
> ranges.  Any suggestions for a suitable substitute for the 30v (total)
> battery requirement?

What's the battery size/number? Send a picture if you're not sure.

My Simpson 160 requires one Eveready #505 22.5V battery for the higher resistance readings. As long as you don't leave it on one of the resistance settings while it is sitting in your toolbox, they last for many years -- you hit the shelf life before you deplete the battery in use, in my experience. They're not super cheap and you have to buy them online, but I think I paid $10 for the battery in 2010 when I bought the meter. There are many Amazon sellers who carry old industrial batteries, I believe that's where mine came from.

After 5 years, mine still reads 25.1V -- if you like the meter and feel it's worth spending a few bucks every 10 years (or more) on batteries, I'd just buy modern replacements and use it!

Thanks,
Jonathan