On 2/22/2012 7:52 PM, CW wrote:

I have noticed on these digital measuring tools that temperature
shortens battery life AND not turning it off. ;!)
" My digital TiltBox", sliding it in its soft cover case and
accidentally turning it back on in the process. I have learned to pay
close attention to not pushing where the switches are located when
putting the tools back in their cases.
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I have a Mititoyo digital caliper. If I use it daily as usual, the
battery will last about two years. If I let it sit for a couple weeks
without using it, the battery will go dead. BTW, I never turn it off.

My digital calibers, calculator and Wixy angle gauge all go off
automatically. That didn't help my HF calibers though, that battery
was replaced in less than a year. It has the L44 and it came with an
extra battery, which I'm using now. It gets average use, maybe once or
twice a week at most.

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