Energizer "Industrial" batteries verses consumer versions?

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I just opened some pro gear that had a 9-volt battery installed from the
factory, and it was an Energizer "Industrial". Does anyone know the
difference between the "industrial" version and the "consumer" version?
Does one last longer? Is one more prone to leakage? If indeed the
"industrial" versions are "better", where can you get them? Thanks.
 
GT-Vert-03 said:
I just opened some pro gear that had a 9-volt battery installed from the
factory, and it was an Energizer "Industrial". Does anyone know the
difference between the "industrial" version and the "consumer" version?
Does one last longer? Is one more prone to leakage? If indeed the
"industrial" versions are "better", where can you get them? Thanks.
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We're using them now in all of our microphone products after we found
that in every batch of Duracell Pro-Cells a few bad connectors. The
Energizer Industrial 9V Alkaline cells have very solid connectors.

I can't say how they compare to the consumer Energizers.
 
Energizer Titanium "D" cells took out the switch in my mag lite, if that
counts...

....Paul
 
the price. the counter guy at the electronics store (van sickle, they
may do mail order) tells me they're the same, but packaged
differently. however, i can buy an industrial 9v (they call 'em
en22's, i believe) for $1.25, whereas i pay at least double that in a
"consumer" store. plus he hands me a battery without it being wrapped
up in trash.

cheers,
chris deckard
 
It's a white powder, but that could be the product of the initial leakage
reacting with the metal of the flashlight. The cell has been sitting on my
desk for some weeks and hasn't spewed anything since completing it's work
within the light.

Remember when "guaranteed against leakage" used to be printed on batteries?

....Paul
 
GT-Vert-03 said:
I just opened some pro gear that had a 9-volt battery installed from the
factory, and it was an Energizer "Industrial". Does anyone know the
difference between the "industrial" version and the "consumer" version?
Does one last longer? Is one more prone to leakage? If indeed the
"industrial" versions are "better", where can you get them? Thanks.
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Different packaging and marketing. The actual battery is the same.
They are made on pretty much the same production lines, using the
same equipment, settings, workers, and quality standards. Don't
confuse different battery chemistries. Not all alkaline batteries are
the same chemistry. But that is getting off the point of the question.
Full disclosure: I am a fan of the bunny batteries, Not only because
I spent a few very enjoyable days as ground crew on the energizer
bunny hot air balloon, but because I have found that they are pretty
reliable.

--Dale
 
the price. the counter guy at the electronics store (van sickle, they
may do mail order) tells me they're the same, but packaged
differently. however, i can buy an industrial 9v (they call 'em
en22's, i believe) for $1.25, whereas i pay at least double that in a
"consumer" store. plus he hands me a battery without it being wrapped
up in trash.

cheers,
chris deckard
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Just for y'alls information ---
If you are looking for a cheaper alternative to regular Energizer
batteries, go to Wal-Mart and buy the batteries branded as
Ever-Active. These are the exact same batteries as regular Energizers
but with a different casing. Energizer makes the batteries
specifically for Wal-Mart. Only reason I know this is because my
mother-in-law works for the Eveready plant in Maryville, Mo. Want to
hear something even more amusing? Duracell has actually manufactured
batteries for Eveready when they have gotten massively behind in
production.

As to the difference between "industrial" and "consumer" versions I
don't know.
I will ask my mother-in-law and find out though.
 
I just opened some pro gear that had a 9-volt battery installed from the
factory, and it was an Energizer "Industrial". Does anyone know the
difference between the "industrial" version and the "consumer" version?
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Differetn distribution channels. It's like the Duracell Pro Cell.




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I just opened some pro gear that had a 9-volt battery installed from the
factory, and it was an Energizer "Industrial". Does anyone know the
difference between the "industrial" version and the "consumer" version?
Does one last longer? Is one more prone to leakage? If indeed the
"industrial" versions are "better", where can you get them? Thanks.
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I don't think they are particularly better, but they are a lot cheaper
than buying the consumer batteries if you buy a lot. Any local battery
supplier can sell them; my local outfit is Battery Outlet in Hampton, VA
which will probably be happy to send you some.

If you're running a wireless rig where you're going through 10 batteries
a show, definitely it's worth it to get them by the gross.
--scott
 
The "industrial" battery is probably a manganese-dioxide "heavy-duty" battery,
which has more capacity than a carbon-zinc, but less than an alkaline.
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Nope, it's a rebadged alkaline. Haven't seen "Heavy-Duty" cells in ages.
--scott
 
It's a white powder, but that could be the product of the initial leakage
reacting with the metal of the flashlight. The cell has been sitting on my
desk for some weeks and hasn't spewed anything since completing it's work
within the light.

Remember when "guaranteed against leakage" used to be printed on batteries?

...Paul
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The joys of bean counting...

Jeff

http://www.jefftturner.com
 
huh. are you sure they're repackaged "energizer" and not "eveready"?
is there some sort of load test to see how long a battery might last?
if i understand correctly, batteries go weak as the internal
resistance builds up, would a voltage drop under load indicate life
expectancy of new batteries?

chris deckard
saint louis moe
 
will not sure if you meant to reply to my post, but i was replying to
the post about the wal-mart "ever-active" brand, since his post was a
bit vague re: repackaged everready or energizer, since my experience
with those brands have been quite different.

best,
chris
 

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