Replacing DVOM batteries

[AuroraGirl]

So I have an innova 3320 that I got when I started working on cars, has done a lot for me.

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I went to use it and its dead lol. Im guessing so many times I left it on even with auto off probably drained it. I found a video that shows it uses AA batteries. Does it matter what kind of batteries you use, like physical type or technology? If freezing isnt good for a certain type of AA, for example. I like to leave it in harsh conditions. I dont want it leaking acid all over the inside etc.
also anyone have recommendations for multimeter leads, I bought some at menards but they are cheap junk.

 

[fast 99]

Buy leads from Innova or if those aren't any good ditch the whole thing and get a Fluke. Heard good things about Eneloop rechargeable. Whatever you do, don't buy Duracell. I have had battery's leak that were less than a month old. One time ruined a weather station monitor [inside] other I caught before damage, was in a rifle scope. Tried Energizer rechargeable so far they have been fine.

Alkaline batteries do not like the cold, lithium ion?

Might add those pancake batteries may also leak. I had one and heard others having leakers.

 

[Finkaire]

If used only on occasion, remove the battery.
Do as i say, not as i do. I use Fluke

 

[legopnuematic]

I have a set of these from AstroAI. Also have one of their clamp on meters, I’ve been pleased with both the meter and lead set from them. Reasonable too.

AstroAI leads

 

[Snoots]

Use one that has a long shelf life. I use Lithium batteries in mine. Expensive but they last a long time.

 

[Craig Nedrow]

I have a fluke, stays in the shop, so seldom or never freezes in there but I work out there lots in the winter and heat it.

 

[bucket]

So I have an innova 3320 that I got when I started working on cars, has done a lot for me.

You must be registered for see images attach

I went to use it and its dead lol. Im guessing so many times I left it on even with auto off probably drained it. I found a video that shows it uses AA batteries. Does it matter what kind of batteries you use, like physical type or technology? If freezing isnt good for a certain type of AA, for example. I like to leave it in harsh conditions. I dont want it leaking acid all over the inside etc.
also anyone have recommendations for multimeter leads, I bought some at menards but they are cheap junk.

I have the exact same one. I went several years without using it. When I went to use it again, it was dead of course. When I opened up the battery compartment, I found a bunch of corrosion and destroyed contacts. You probably should open it up before you worry about what batteries to use.

 

[AuroraGirl]

I have the exact same one. I went several years without using it. When I went to use it again, it was dead of course. When I opened up the battery compartment, I found a bunch of corrosion and destroyed contacts. You probably should open it up before you worry about what batteries to use.

mine was okay on that, i just used some duracell power boost or some other marketing hype, they have lines on them, the only double A we have lol

Which I verified were alkaline, apparently youre only supposed to use alkaline because of the operating voltage is different, not sure how much that really affects things.. but i didnt have lithium anyway so it didnt bother me