[-] ron33@discuss.tchncs.de 1 points 1 year ago

Thanks for the self-help suggestion, and the product link (my search-terms must indeed have been inadequate)...

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Hello,

Either my web search terms are quite inadequate, or perhaps no one ever wants a conveniently pre-wired holder for batteries connected in parallel.

Tried at standard (USA) sites like DigiK-- and Mous--. The in-series 2xAA=3V, etc., are even available at general merchandise retailers as shown in this pic from an A---zon listing.

Would appreciate comment.

[-] ron33@discuss.tchncs.de 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Thanks so much for the comments.

After viewing in-stock battery clips, did get the impression it was custom.

Interesting suggestions re: part from a broken one, foil /paperclip, and shape-your-own (not set up to re-plate).

Since it's summer here, do have a while to explore options before the next heating season.

PS For future reference, does this sort of exposed PCB trace (pad?) used for electrical connection take solder well?

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submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by ron33@discuss.tchncs.de to c/askelectronics@discuss.tchncs.de

Hello,

No formal training, but do like to repair devices at home (and keep vintage electronics and computers going).

Yet another alkaline battery has leaked prodigiously into a device (after only a few months). A wall-mounted thermostat.

Is the sort of clip pictured, which contacts an AA battery negative terminal at one end, and seemed to just clamp onto a conductive trace at the edge of PCB at the other, an easy-to-find standard form (for replacement) or a custom piece?

It is quite corroded and even peeling, and suspect replacing the clip would be better than devising a work-around.

Visually searching through product photos on supplier websites (like Digi--- and Mous-- here in the US) has not been effective.

Thanks for any comment.

ron33

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