"pltrgyst" > wrote in message
...
> On Tue, 23 Dec 2003 18:40:30 GMT, "Graham" > wrote:
>
> >I've just replaced the two lithium batteries in my Salter electronic
kitchen
> >scales at a cost of Can$10.70 (±US$8, ±£4.65).
> >
> >Has anyone found a cheaper alternative, perhaps in the form of an
adapter?
>
> What make and model scale, and what was the old batteries' lifespan?
>
> My electronic scale has been over five years on its present batteries.
>
> -- Larry
>

It's a Salter with the square glass platform. I reckon that a pair of
batteries lasts a little over a year and I don't use them that often -
perhaps every 10 days on average.

Graham