what batteries will the m6 take?

[drazin]

I read that i needs 1/3N or SR44 size batteries but the shops around me have only LR44 are those the same?

 

[BillBingham2]

LR44s do not last as long. Take a look here:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LR44_battery

and here:

http://www.davehylands.com/Machinist/Caliper-Batteries/

The 1/3N is expensive and hard to find. SR44s cost less around me, but the LR44 is very inexpensive. But you need to remember you get what you pay for.

B2 (;->

 

[Artorius]

Radioshack carries the Duracell 1/3N. Not that expensive, considering the useful life. Better than a pair of SR44's.

 

[payasam]

The manual specifies two 1.55 volt silver oxide cells or one 3 volt lithium. If the LR44 is alkaline, it probably will not do.