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turretslug · 7th Jan 2019, 10:29 pm

ISTR this large and expensive battery screwed to the underside of a hand-lamp frame, similar in style and size to the type that contained 2x 996 batteries, but with the battery itself being the torch body. That would explain the strong steel frame, I can only assume that they were for some professional purpose like a watchman or inspection. I certainly recall seeing them in the shops as a kid and thinking, "How much?!".

Crossed with Tanuki!

7th Jan 2019, 10:29 pm	#39
turretslug Dekatron Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Surrey, UK. Posts: 4,400	Re: Is Ever Ready still a part of your life? ISTR this large and expensive battery screwed to the underside of a hand-lamp frame, similar in style and size to the type that contained 2x 996 batteries, but with the battery itself being the torch body. That would explain the strong steel frame, I can only assume that they were for some professional purpose like a watchman or inspection. I certainly recall seeing them in the shops as a kid and thinking, "How much?!". Crossed with Tanuki!