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My rear light seems to eat through these at a fair old rate.

Anyone get a source for buying in bulk at a reasonable price?

I've had some experiences of buying fake batteries in the past, so a reliable source appreciated

Thanks


 
Posted : 08/10/2014 10:57 am
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I get mine in sheets from 7dayshop


 
Posted : 08/10/2014 10:59 am
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Ever thought about a usb rechargeable light? Probably cheaper in the long run.


 
Posted : 08/10/2014 11:00 am
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Amazon/eBay.

Just get a decent brand like Panasonic/Sony etc.


 
Posted : 08/10/2014 11:02 am
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Get mine from watchbattery.Co.uk .... until I went usb rechargeable 🙂


 
Posted : 08/10/2014 11:04 am
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Amazon has loads of fakes it seems, the last lot of Duracells I got are rubbish


 
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Poundland


 
Posted : 08/10/2014 11:08 am
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Poundland here, not noticed much difference to branded batteries.


 
Posted : 08/10/2014 11:10 am
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[url= http://cpc.farnell.com/1/1/5805-battery-lithium-cr2032-3v-pk5-cr2032-c5-gp-batteries.html ]These were recommended[/url] last time I asked this, they seem to last well.


 
Posted : 08/10/2014 11:17 am
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Alpkit have 10 for £3 - [url= https://www.alpkit.com/products/cr2032-batteries ]LINK[/url]


 
Posted : 08/10/2014 11:18 am
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How on earth do you spot a fake battery? Just got some from eBay for the dogs collar. Assumed the collar was knackered.


 
Posted : 08/10/2014 11:21 am
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pound land for me too


 
Posted : 08/10/2014 11:22 am
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jimjam +1

i got rid of my battery light and just bought a rechargeable one instead.


 
Posted : 08/10/2014 11:23 am
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Amazon has loads of fakes it seems, the last lot of Duracells I got are rubbish

I should caveat my post with always buy direct from Amazon if using Amazon. Resellers for batteries is a bit of a lottery.


 
Posted : 08/10/2014 11:26 am
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TBH I've tended to consider CR2032 powered rear lights "disposable" not very environmentally responsible I know but they're seldom long lasting IME...


 
Posted : 08/10/2014 12:20 pm
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I get packs off 20 from DX for a few pounds, but you'll need a multi-meter to check them because sometimes you can get a few dead ones.
What I didn't know though, was that you can get rechargeable 2032 battery's, and I'll will be getting some of those when I get through all the battery's I have left.


 
Posted : 08/10/2014 1:43 pm
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How on earth do you spot a fake battery?
You can't, which is the problem.

I got a box of duracells from ebay and they were fine, but it's probably pot luck. I think they had 2 years left on the use by date, rather than the 10 years they start with so was more likley someones old stock than newly made fakes.


 
Posted : 08/10/2014 1:47 pm
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thanks for your input everyone


 
Posted : 08/10/2014 8:46 pm

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