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8th Oct 2021, 10:49 am | #1 |
Diode
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Decca Debonair - what type of batteries?
I bought a 1960 Decca Debonair at a flea market, simply because I liked it (I know nothing about vintage radios - I just love vintage stuff generally).
I read online that it requires 2 x 6v dry batteries, but if I search online for 6v batteries I see various options. Can anybody point me in the right direction, please? If possible I'd like a rechargeable option. I'm attaching a pic of the radio's innards. |
8th Oct 2021, 11:03 am | #2 |
Dekatron
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Re: Decca Debonair - what type of batteries?
The original 6V batteries were PP1 type, only available from specialist suppliers at fairly eye watering prices..... £10+.
Your best bet would be to use a couple of 4-AA battery holders with suitable "press stud" connectors (which are readily available, either as such or robbed from a dead PP9 battery). Rechargeable AAs are readily available as are cheap alkaline ones.
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8th Oct 2021, 11:05 am | #3 |
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Re: Decca Debonair - what type of batteries?
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10th Oct 2021, 12:06 pm | #4 |
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Re: Decca Debonair - what type of batteries?
If you want to go for Chris's idea of using the two 4 × AA holders and are unsure how to go about connecting them, put a post in the services wanted section and someone experienced who lives locally may be able to offer to help.
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10th Oct 2021, 1:28 pm | #5 |
Triode
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Re: Decca Debonair - what type of batteries?
...or buy the bits and then take them and the radio to your friendly local Repair Cafe (the parts will be available on somewhere like www.amazon.co.uk) |
13th Oct 2021, 1:10 pm | #6 |
Diode
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Re: Decca Debonair - what type of batteries?
Thanks for all the advice There are no Repair Cafes in my area that deal with this type of thing. But I think I can see what I need to buy - something like:=
https://www.amazon.co.uk/KingBra-Bat...74&sr=8-3&th=1 |
14th Oct 2021, 1:01 am | #7 |
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Re: Decca Debonair - what type of batteries?
Something like that will work as long as you can fit the battery holders in the space available. You might check dimensions of the 4 along side each other holders as well.
The set linked does handily have matching connectors for the holders which could be substituted for the existing larger type connectors.
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15th Oct 2021, 2:57 am | #8 | |
Triode
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Re: Decca Debonair - what type of batteries?
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hope your project comes together without too much hassle, and you can start to enjoy the benefits of your 'new' acquisition |
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