Reply to "Is there reason why a newer DCS remote would not power up? Thought it was eating batteries but after testing am not sure"

Paul KallusOGR Forum Member

Joe, I just tested the batteries...all four AAA Energizers that came out of the remote are testing around 1.4 volts DC. I also tested brand new batteries out of the Energizer package and they come in around 1.55 to 1.59 volts DC. So, something is amiss in this remote...it apparently needs batteries at the full brand-new voltage just to power on.

BTW: I also tested the batteries in my original DCS remote...they're registering around 1.1 volts DC, and that remote (older vintage) operates just dandy.

Am puzzled at this...I suppose I need to amend the title of this thread...but am at a loss of what to say?!

fwiw: I only buy new packages of Energizer batteries at Walmart or Lowes. I gave up Duracell a couple of years ago due to leakage in TV/Cable remotes.

3/8/2111:01 AM

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