Low Tension Battery L5048

Vidor Ltd.; Erith (Kent)

  • Year
  • 1950 ??
  • Category
  • Power supply/conditioner or battery or charger 
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 228092

 Technical Specifications

  • Wave bands
  • - without
  • Power type and voltage
  • Is a battery or storage battery / 7.5 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • - - No sound reproduction output.
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Low Tension Battery L5048 - Vidor Ltd.; Erith Kent
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 59 x 63 x 41 mm / 2.3 x 2.5 x 1.6 inch
  • Notes
  • Connection Type "D"

    Equivalents:

    • GEC BB408
    • Ever Ready AD38
    • Others: 1535, H1187, K782

    Uses 5 x "B" / "U10" Zinc Carbon cells in series, about 2500mAH capacity, so refilling with 4 + 1 Alkaline AA cells in holders is possible (About 2500mAH at 50mA, more at 25mA). The "B" cells are still used internally in the 1289 / 3R12 flashlight battery (2012).

    Used in many Battery Portable sets as LT with series filaments to suit built in Mains adaptors.

  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 0.2 kg / 0 lb 7 oz (0.441 lb)
  • Author
  • Model page created by Michael Watterson. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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