Re: Takamine Battery Life

From: nospam@xxxxxxxx (Bill Benzel)
Date: 14 Feb 2006 14:33:19 GMT

Cujimmy <jim.bladesspamdam@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
: Two weeks ago I bought a new EG523SCB. I am already on my 3rd 9v battery.
:
: I am careful to switch off the tuner after using it.
:
: Do I need to remove the jack plug after use to "switch off" the electronics?
:
: Jim
:
:

Probably.

Most endpin jacks work the same way. When you plug in there is an
additional switch in the jack that completes the battery circuit so the
electronics are on when you're plugged in, off when you're not plugged
in.

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References:
- Takamine Battery Life
  - From: Cujimmy

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