Battery replacement device?
Feb 2, 2018 | 2:12 pm
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Battery replacement device?
Not really travel related, but I figure people will know if this exists. My gas fireplace has a receiver for the remote control that takes 4 AA batteries. The thing practically eats batteries, however, even when it's not really being used. Rather than deal with replacing batteries (even rechargeable ones), is there a device that might look like four AA batteries but which I could plug into the electrical outlet under the fireplace and that could provide the 6 volts it apparently wants?
Feb 2, 2018 | 2:26 pm
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If you're handy with electronics, find a cheap 6V DC output transformer, cut the plug off, and put a small alligator clip on each lead, then connect to appropriate terminals in the box. There's probably a more elegant solution though 
Feb 2, 2018 | 2:28 pm
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This looks like it might work for you:
https://www.lightbulbs.com/product/gerson-93977#
I never knew such a thing existed! Apparently, folks commonly use them for Christmas decorations which require batteries. I could probably use this for that electronic basketball game which requires 3 AAA that my kids got as a white elephant gift
https://www.lightbulbs.com/product/gerson-93977#
I never knew such a thing existed! Apparently, folks commonly use them for Christmas decorations which require batteries. I could probably use this for that electronic basketball game which requires 3 AAA that my kids got as a white elephant gift
Feb 2, 2018 | 2:40 pm
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Easily solved ... remove alligator clips and reinstall batteries if he even brings it up. This isn't the sort of thing a home inspector gets worked up about. Low voltage stuff generally is ignored.
Feb 3, 2018 | 7:35 pm
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Feb 5, 2018 | 7:03 am
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Thanks all. I wound up buying a 6V power supply with a DC barrel connector, and a barrel-to-alligator clips adapter. TOtal price was $15 - much cheaper than the actual "battery eliminator" devices.