Daiso had both alkaline and traditional carbon-zinc batteries in this size. I chose the latter because it’s for a 1960s device and I think that was the default battery chemistry in the era, plus modern alkaline batteries seem very prone to leaking when left alone for 10 years.
My trash cans use D cells. I don’t have a charger that fits so I go old school. It is happily taking garbage 15 years later with just one or two battery changes.
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