"BoborAnn" wrote in message
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While servicing a Simpson 1699 precision millivolt meter I found an
Eveready
W-353 BAttery.

Google: "A" (filament) battery, 1.5 volts - Listed as Neda Number 11,
Eveready W353

Its a 1.5 volt Battery that's about 1 1/4 X 2 1/4X 4 inches
I 've searched the web and cannot find any mention of it which has me
curious as to why such a devise would be used versus a standard D cell in
this unit . The other battery in the device is a standard 9 volt battery.
Would appreciate any info on where to buy this device and any particular
characteristics that would preclude simply using a D Cell

Use a D cell if it fits and works. There used to be more radio battery types
and shapes than you can imagine - now there are 4 basic ones. It's a PITA
but that's life.

N