is there something wrong if i got less than a 100 hours from d cell?

[guf]

The right channel started acting funny so i switched the d cells around and all was good for a few hours.  Then the left went out completely. I replaced the d batteries and alls good. I finished my build less than a month ago and I'm sure i don't have that many hours. Hard to believe there is more than 50. Is there a way to tell if the Ds are going before the 9v?

thanks

[adamct]

It might be that you have a cold solder joint, and that while changing the batteries, you just shifted things enough to re-establish electrical contact. Check your solder joints.

[guf]

2 days ago my right channel input 2 inputs and output were a little shaky so i re soldered them all. All was good with the current battery. Then after listening for a few hours today one channel went out so i switched the batteries just to check, and it was fine for a few more hours, the started fading and then out.  I replaced both d's and with the new batteries its sounds way better.  Is it possible a bad solder joint could drain the battery quicker?  thanks for the reply i can also go back and check the joints them all again.

[4krow]

Guf,

  Just saw your post tonight. Here is what I have to offer from reading about Quickie batteries. D cell batteries will 'go out' at a 1 volt output, maybe even a little higher. They will go out before the 9 volt pack. This is good partially because if you accidentally leave the Quickie on(and who hasn't), you will have only lost 2 D cells instead of ALL the batteries. Of course you will have taken significant life out of the 9 volt as well, but it will have maybe 50 hours left.
   In my opinion, a poor solder would cause MORE resistance, resulting in LESS battery drain, and of course degradation of sound because of insufficient voltage.
 Lastly, it is possible that  the connection of the D cell isn't good enough to make the contact it should. Maybe a weak spring, or even a little dirt can cause this. Remember, the cell is only capable of a lousy 1.5 volt or so, and just about anything can defeat it. Ever shake a flashlight and the beam gets brighter? You just made better contact allowing more electricity to reach the bulb.

[Zimmer64]

I went with rechargeables and found 9000mAh D cells and 300mah 9volts. That setup works just fine and long and I do not worry about battery usage anymore.

[earwaxxer]

Yep... 2+ to the above... FWIW - I am running my Wrd4snd link on battery and that sucker needs some serious amperage at 24/192. Combined 2 9V AA packs to do the job and charge them with my RC charger. Its all good... Many ways to skin the cat! (sorry cat lovers).

[4krow]

  Hear kitty kitty kitty  (pun intended)

[guf]

funny this got bumped up because i just lost the right d cell again. Channel goes out i switch the left and right and then the left doesn't work. I replace then all is good. i have been running it a lot because i'm trying to break in the new caps. i also bought some rechargeables but using the normals first. Guess i can use them sooner. Thanks for the suggestions. I did recheck and re solder  when i installed the new caps. I should mention that one of the right inputs doesnt work, i didn't mind because i only use one. Could this have something to do with it?

[earwaxxer]

That dont sound right? - I does, but it doesnt...

[4krow]

Yaaaah, I smells a rat.

[guf]

Maybe this was the problem: I had the rotary dial wired at 10 and 11 for the A (right side) instead of 11 and 12. I realized maybe this was causing a constant draw in power from the d cell? Also, like i mentioned one of my inputs wasn't working and now it is. Only time will tell if the right channel d battery holds power longer.

[Paul Birkeland]

Yes, that will place a constant drain on one D-cell battery, and half-normal drain on the 9V stack.