Battery Wall Clock

[stardelta]

Getting fed up replacing the AA batteries in my wall clocks. Is there any way I can utalize a mobile phone charger to run them off mains. Need some voltage reducing device obviously, but what ?

[Old_Geezer]

Maybe. May even be battery replacement supplies out there on the market. But won't it look odd having a lead from a mains socket up the wall to your clock ? Suspect that you might change your mind soon after trying it.

[Tilly2]

Use rechargeable batteries, then you won't have to keep buying them.

[Gizmonster]

How often do you replace your batteries??
We've 2 wall clocks and I reckon they last well over 12 months.
As Tilly suggests, try using rechargeable batteries, but go for one with a high mAh. The higher the mAh, the longer the battery will last, so you won't need to remove them (so you can recharge them) as often as one with a lower mAh.

[ivor4781]

pack of 12 in pound shops and they last over 12 months easy in all are clocks

[B00]

how much are those ivor?

[sandyRoe]

They used to make mechanical clocks that didn't need batteries. I wonder can you still buy them?

[gingejbee]

Strange because my wall clock batteries last for years....and the clocks are radio-controlled (so use a bit more power).
Actually, using rechargeables in a clock isn't a good idea....they are better at medium/high drain devices for a shorter time and not very low drain devices for a very long time. Also, rechargeables in a clock won't last as long as good quality alkalines. Not to mention the economics of rechargeable vs alkaline...a very pricey clock battery!

[ivor4781]

B00,very droll...

[stardelta]

Actually Old Geezer,there's a clock connector behind the battery clock (which I foolishly allowed to replace a dependable mains variety)
Just want reliable technical advice, not a different variety of battery.MAINS PLEASE

[Old_Geezer]

Can't say I've tried it myself but maybe this would work with a standard power supply, from Maplins or some similar store ?

http://www.wikihow.com/Make-Battery-Eliminators