Scuba Pro Luna FDK 12600SE battery

[Weimsnks]

I was getting my gear out for a future trip and noticed my computer wouldn't turn on. After talking to my Scuba pro dealer, this battery has been obsoleted. Yes I have searched amazon and ebay as well as the web but I'm not ready to pay their inflated prices.
This is an FDK 12600SE 3.0v 15ma cylindrical battery. I have called the local battery place and they show no suitable substitute. I am going to take it over so they can take a look at it.
Has anyone ran across this issue and found a solution? There is nothing wrong with my computer other than the MFG used an oddball battery.

 

[lexvil]

It is what it is, it really comes down to paying the inflated price or seize the opportunity to replace the computer, SP may offer a decent discount on one of the newer ones, if you have a transmitter it will work one the newer stuff too or join the cult ( ) and look at the shearwater.

 

[BoltSnap]

It is what it is, it really comes down to paying the inflated price or seize the opportunity to replace the computer, SP may offer a decent discount on one of the newer ones, if you have a transmitter it will work one the newer stuff too

I think that there is a nice upgrade program.

 

[Weimsnks]

Its great for scuba pro, not so much for the consumer. Sure would be a lot easier to swallow if the unit was broke instead of a product that was designed with an oddball battery.....at best.

 

[lexvil]

Those IR interface computers are nearly useless for down loadings logs and/or updates but, try these guys

Sanyo / FDK CR12600SE 3V battery

store.batteryspecialists.com

 

[lexvil]

Or

3v Lithium CR12600SE BC-1425 Array

Replacement 3v Lithium CR12600SE BC-1425 is a Non-Rechargeable Array battery compatible with model numbers 900902-004-02,902004-02,286,286

www.batterydepot.com

 

[lexvil]

Or

https://www.batterygiant.com/Primary-Cell-Batteries/CR12600SE/CR12600SE

 

[Weimsnks]

Not sure why those places didn't come up when I have done the searches?
Thanks for the leads. I will look into them.

 

[jhelmuth]

I know this is a bit old. But just FYI...

You can use 2x (two) N type Alkaline (1.5v) end-to-end [- +][- +] which will fit exactly and have the same voltage as the CR12600SE. I've done it. Works great. Easy to find cells (CVS, Wallgreens, HomeDepot, Lowes, etc.) even in a foreign country. Cost between $4 (Amazon) for 2x N cells (I like Duracell - but you can use whatever brand... just use Alkaline cells) and as much as $8 for a pair of N cells at non-discount retailers.

 

[Weimsnks]

What a coincidence/stroke of luck. I was reading thru some reviews on different computers as we still have the same issue of the batteries being obsolete when I came across my old post. I am definitely going to give this a try.
My other idea was to make a a spacer out of uhmw to utilize a shorter battery.

Thanks for the info,