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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 19 points 6 days ago

"Yes, I'd like two C batteries please."

"Then look at them, stupid."

[–] metaStatic@kbin.earth 8 points 6 days ago (1 children)

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 points 6 days ago (1 children)

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 points 6 days ago

1 rechargeable cost as much as the 8 disposables I needed and I also have nothing else that uses them.

I bought a 10-pak 5 years ago.
Still have 8.

[–] TexasDrunk@lemmy.world 6 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago) (1 children)

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 5 points 6 days ago (1 children)

I'm sorry, battery operated for what? Hopefully screaming at a curious/nosy pet.

[–] TexasDrunk@lemmy.world 9 points 6 days ago

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 5 points 6 days ago

Don't use many (disposable) battery devices anymore, but in my anecdotal experience, alkaline leaks much less than carbon-zinc.

[–] Libb@jlai.lu 4 points 6 days ago

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 4 points 6 days ago

A Daiso just opened locally, I've been rather curious

[–] VeryNiiiice@sh.itjust.works 2 points 6 days ago

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 points 6 days ago

this might be the best instance ever