Thread: what kind of batteries do i use for my Field Telephone Set D.MK.V ?
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Old 08-02-11, 05:01
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I used two d cell
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"X" cells were originally used. Now unobtainium, they were 1 1/2 Volts with brass screw terminals. Two were used per phone. The cells were carbon zinc...really old battery chemistry and subject to leakage.

I've heard of, but not seen, modern "D" cells used in a jury-rigged fixture.
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