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Wanted: Every Ready 800 series 3V 2 cell battery

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  • 03-05-2020 3:08pm
    #1
    thorny_twig
    Registered Users Posts: 11 ✭


    Anyone know anyone or where one could get one of these. I'm trying to source an Ever Ready 3V 800 series 2 cell battery, older the better but as clean as possible at the same time, if it's a bit rugged then that's fine. They are quite old, even vintage. They were used to power lamps on bicycles back long ago mostly from what I can gather. Required for display purposes only and does not have to be in working order. Photo attached for reference. Check the sheds and store rooms, there's bound to be one around the gaff some where on the Island. Thanks in advance

    Link to image: https://imgur.com/hqfp8kl
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    Deagol
    Registered Users Posts: 1,700 ✭✭✭Deagol


    Wow- that brings back memories. I had a bicycle torch that took that battery - only once though. When it ran out I could never get another one!

    My thought is that any battery that old would probably have leaked by now and would look pretty manky?


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    #3
    thorny_twig
    Registered Users Posts: 11 ✭thorny_twig


    Glad I gave you a "Blast form the moment" @Deagol - It wouldn't bother me so much if the battery had some sort wear and tear but if I could get one with some sort a resemblance to the original, then that's all I require.


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    The Red Ace
    Registered Users Posts: 1,376 ✭✭✭The Red Ace


    Have a look in Ebay UK, quite a bit of vintage Ever Ready batteries and bicycle lamps to be had


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    thorny_twig
    Registered Users Posts: 11 ✭thorny_twig


    @The Red Ace , yes I'm searching all the other platforms and messaging anyone that may have come in contact with one, very scare item though. I suppose one will eventually pop up.


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    MarkR
    Moderators, Regional Midwest Moderators Posts: 11,064 Mod ✭✭✭✭MarkR


    Did you see these 3d printed replicas?

    https://www.ebay.ie/itm/Replia-Ever-Ready-Eveready-No-800-Battery-Adaptor-Converter-701A/114006304418?hash=item1a8b4e26a2:g:sGIAAOSwn~tdrF2R


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    thorny_twig
    Registered Users Posts: 11 ✭thorny_twig


    @MarkR cheers yes, came across those alright and it's on my list to purchase if I can't source an original. Very new looking, missing the solder, just not the same. Looking for something a bit more rustic.


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