Care of Batteries.

Radio Record, Volume II, Issue 11, 28 September 1928, Page 28

Care of Batteries.

Box Container Suggested. The "A" battery with its charger and the "B" batteries, or a ‘"B" battery eliminator, should receive the very best attention, for the satisfactory operation of the receiver depends thereon. It is a good practice to build a box to house these items. Several coats of good asphialtum paint will protect ,it against the fumes from the "A" battery. This box can be divided into two compartments-one for the "A" battery and charger, the other for tie ‘"‘B" batteries, if the constructor so Qesires. A hinged cover will be almost a necessity to prevent dust from collecting on the apparatus and clothing from coming in cofitact with the ‘top of the ‘‘A" battery. Vent holes should be provided for the escape of fumes. A battery cable of the detachable plug variety, used to make connections from the set to the battery box, is a very convenient arrangement. This allows the battery to be instantly connected ot disconnected from the receiver for inspection, or repair, and the unit is So arranged that it can be put together oly in the proper manner — P