On 11/7/2016 4:21 PM, kenrdavis99@gmail.com wrote:> On Monday, September 10, 2012 at 7:22:22 PM UTC-7, fred.fl...@thecave.com wrote: >> On Fri, 7 Sep 2012 00:30:29 +0100, "Simon Stroud" >> <simon.stroud@btoutternet.com> wrote: >> >>> >>> "Jamie" <jamie_ka1lpa_not_valid_after_ka1lpa_@charter.net> wrote in message >>> news:VXb1s.1879$1T1.83@newsfe05.iad... >>>> fred.flintstone@thecave.com wrote: >>>> >>>>> My computer clock battery died. It had a CR2032. I bought a CR2025 at >>>>> a store going out of business (No Returns). Both say they are 3v. The >>>>> CR2025 is a little thinner, but otherwise they are the same size. Is >>>>> there any reason not to use the 2025? >>>>> >>>>> -------------- >>>>> >>>> They are the same except that the 25 is lower amp rating. The >>>> 25 at the end is 2.5mm verses the 3.2 mm you were using.. It'll >>>> work just fine but not last as long. Probably it'll last long enough >>>> for the rest of that computer's life. >>>> >>>> the 20 at the start is the width of the cell. >>>> >>>> I am doing this from memory but it should be correct. >>>> >>>> Jamie. >>>> >>> >>> Yep that's correct. >>> >>> For a 2032, the 20 means the diameter (20mm) and the 32 means the thickness >>> (3.2mm). The 2025 is 2.5mm thick and the even thinner 2016 is 1.6mm thick. >>> >>> Most sockets are designed for a particular thickness so as others have >>> noted, the 2025 will not fit the socket correctly. >>> >>> Regards, >>> Simon. >>> >> >> It's contacting fine, and is working to keep my clock set. Teh contacts >> are on the side of the case part of the battery, so it seems to work >> just fine. This is an older IBM computer, and it needs a new battery >> every 8 months or so. It always has since I bought it around 2004. >> Seems that IBM computers all had (or still have) this problem. I'll >> live with it. At least they dont seem to have failing capacitors and >> the other failures that some other brands are known to have. Aside from >> eating batteries, these IBM systems seem to run forever. >> >> I should mention that I always shut off a power strip for the computer >> and all components hooked to it. I was told that leaving it plugged in >> and just shutting off the power switch would save batteries. But I'd >> probably pay for it in my electric bill, and possibly lose a computer >> from lightning. Lightning strikes are common on farms. I tend to lose >> a modem at least once a year and recently lost a DTV converter. I'd >> have to disconnect the antennas and phone lines and darn near everything >> else to prevent this. That gets to be a major hassle. > > It should be noted that turning on and off the computer is more damaging than leaving it on! The worst thing for electronic equipment is heating then cooling. > If left on, the temperature remains relatively constant. The expansion and contraction on the circuit boards, soldering joints and silicon chips all have this problem. Just like a light bulb, it is better to leave it on. >Your battery is really dead. You're responding to a 5 year old post.
Re: Battery Difference between CR2032 and CR2025
Started by ●September 3, 2012
Reply by ●November 7, 20162016-11-07
Reply by ●November 8, 20162016-11-08
I belive you. Have an old computer there the battrie was dead and try an approx 5-10 year old battery i a package, but that was also completly dead. /Cheers
Reply by ●November 17, 20162016-11-17
On Monday, September 3, 2012 at 7:24:44 PM UTC-4, fred.fl...@thecave.com wrote:> My computer clock battery died. It had a CR2032. I bought a CR2025 at > a store going out of business (No Returns). Both say they are 3v. The > CR2025 is a little thinner, but otherwise they are the same size. Is > there any reason not to use the 2025? > > --------------
Reply by ●November 17, 20162016-11-17
On 2016/11/17 7:08 AM, 9032850@gmail.com wrote:> On Monday, September 3, 2012 at 7:24:44 PM UTC-4, fred.fl...@thecave.com wrote: >> My computer clock battery died. It had a CR2032. I bought a CR2025 at >> a store going out of business (No Returns). Both say they are 3v. The >> CR2025 is a little thinner, but otherwise they are the same size. Is >> there any reason not to use the 2025? >> >> -------------- >No reason not to as long as you get a good battery connection. Thinner is just a bit less current capacity. Unlikely to matter for a PC clock. Not to mention the OP is from 2012 and probably long since answered. John ;-#)# -- (Please post followups or tech inquiries to the USENET newsgroup) John's Jukes Ltd. 2343 Main St., Vancouver, BC, Canada V5T 3C9 (604)872-5757 or Fax 872-2010 (Pinballs, Jukes, Video Games) www.flippers.com "Old pinballers never die, they just flip out."
Reply by ●November 17, 20162016-11-17
On Thu, 17 Nov 2016 07:08:09 -0800 (PST), 9032850@gmail.com wrote:>On Monday, September 3, 2012 at 7:24:44 PM UTC-4, fred.fl...@thecave.com wrote: >> My computer clock battery died. It had a CR2032. I bought a CR2025 at >> a store going out of business (No Returns). Both say they are 3v. The >> CR2025 is a little thinner, but otherwise they are the same size. Is >> there any reason not to use the 2025?Nope. "2025" means 20mm x 2.5mm, and "2032" is 20mm x 3.2mm. The capacity will be somewhat less, so might not last as long and you might have to bend the retaining clip down a little to get good contact, but other than that, everything should be fine.
Reply by ●November 18, 20162016-11-18
On Thu, 17 Nov 2016 07:08:09 -0800 (PST), the renowned 9032850@gmail.com wrote:>On Monday, September 3, 2012 at 7:24:44 PM UTC-4, fred.fl...@thecave.com wrote: >> My computer clock battery died. It had a CR2032. I bought a CR2025 at >> a store going out of business (No Returns). Both say they are 3v. The >> CR2025 is a little thinner, but otherwise they are the same size. Is >> there any reason not to use the 2025? >> >> --------------No, the main difference other than the obvious (from the part numbers!) 0.7mm thickness difference is capacity. CR2032 has about 1/3 more capacity. You can probably bend the holder spring up a bit and it will work fine. CR2025 are a bit more rare- I have some calipers that take them, I can get Chinese CR2032 cells at the dollar store in 3-packs if I don't want to wait for the Panasonic cells from Digikey (50pcs for $13 USD). --sp -- Best regards, Spehro Pefhany Amazon link for AoE 3rd Edition: http://tinyurl.com/ntrpwu8
Reply by ●January 8, 20172017-01-08
On Friday, November 18, 2016 at 6:38:56 AM UTC-6, Spehro Pefhany wrote:> On Thu, 17 Nov 2016 07:08:09 -0800 (PST), the renowned > 9032850@gmail.com wrote: > > >On Monday, September 3, 2012 at 7:24:44 PM UTC-4, fred.fl...@thecave.com wrote: > >> My computer clock battery died. It had a CR2032. I bought a CR2025 at > >> a store going out of business (No Returns). Both say they are 3v. The > >> CR2025 is a little thinner, but otherwise they are the same size. Is > >> there any reason not to use the 2025? > >> > >> -------------- > I had been using a DL2032 for my digital weight scale and I found a DL2025 for just a dollar at bed bath beyond and it is working.> No, the main difference other than the obvious (from the part > numbers!) 0.7mm thickness difference is capacity. CR2032 has about 1/3 > more capacity. You can probably bend the holder spring up a bit and it > will work fine. > > CR2025 are a bit more rare- I have some calipers that take them, I can > get Chinese CR2032 cells at the dollar store in 3-packs if I don't > want to wait for the Panasonic cells from Digikey (50pcs for $13 USD). > > --sp > > > -- > Best regards, > Spehro Pefhany > Amazon link for AoE 3rd Edition: http://tinyurl.com/ntrpwu8
Reply by ●February 18, 20172017-02-18
On Monday, September 3, 2012 at 7:24:44 PM UTC-4, fred.fl...@thecave.com wrote:> My computer clock battery died. It had a CR2032. I bought a CR2025 at > a store going out of business (No Returns). Both say they are 3v. The > CR2025 is a little thinner, but otherwise they are the same size. Is > there any reason not to use the 2025? > > --------------3V is ok but you must match mAH with same as your old battery.
Reply by ●February 18, 20172017-02-18
On 18/02/2017 18:04, sukjkan@gmail.com wrote:> On Monday, September 3, 2012 at 7:24:44 PM UTC-4, fred.fl...@thecave.com wrote: >> My computer clock battery died. It had a CR2032. I bought a CR2025 at >> a store going out of business (No Returns). Both say they are 3v. The >> CR2025 is a little thinner, but otherwise they are the same size. Is >> there any reason not to use the 2025? >> >> -------------- > > 3V is ok but you must match mAH with same as your old battery. >No problem at all.... It will still run your PC clock etc for several years. --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus
Reply by ●April 13, 20172017-04-13
