PLEASE NOTE: the sizes given are for guidance but anyone contemplating the assembly of one of these patterns must check dimensions carefully. No responsibility will be accepted for scaling errors.

EVER-READY B103 BATTERY suitable for several post-WWII Ever Ready all-dry valve receivers including Model A, Model C, model C/A, model C/E, Model K, L26 Skyscraper.

These batteries have long been unobtainable and the owner of sets using them has to decide whether to build or buy a mains power unit or a battery-powered inverter unit, or to build his own unit - either by placing ten PP3 batteries in series for the HT section and possibly two or more 'D' cells (or similar) for the LT section, or to build a mains power unit or inverter. With any of the 'home made' choices, the casing can be disguised as an authentic battery by the use of the high definition scans  provided below.

 The scans are reproduced full-size but it is up to you to be sure that you print them to the correct scale for the B103 battery, which approximates 200mm long X 140mm high X 77 mm deep. There are flaps added in places - these are intended either to be folded around the battery box or trimmed off as waste, whichever is preferred. They are of course additional in length. Accurate sizing is important and you advised to check that the dimensions given will fit into your receiver, with special attention being given to any additional connector thickness.

Printing the scans.

This can be by ink-jet or colour laser printer, the latter being preferable if you have access to one. Ink jet prints could be laminated for durability but they will work well without this refinement. I suggest printing on card rather than paper for best results. Glue to wooden or very heavy card cases with PVA woodworking adhesive or wallpaper paste. It would also be possible to print on good quality paper and then to paste the trimmed to size sections in position on a larger card base. This would allow you to make a complete battery box (with a plain piece added for the bottom*) by scoring and folding along the edges. The default size for each scan is A4 but note that you may need to set your printer to 'resize' with one or more of the scans in order to get a correctly-sized print. Always 'print preview' to ensure that your image fills the screen and that the orientation is correct (landscape).

Ensure that both the narrow side widths and the end panel widths are equal before scoring or cutting - this must be done by measuring the print-out.

*Note that there is no 'bottom' (or repeated large side) scan. If desired, a second print of the large scan can be produced.

HOW TO OBTAIN THE SCANS

RIGHT-CLICK your mouse whilst pointing on an image. Select 'COPY IMAGE' and paste into a previously opened image program such as Paint Shop Pro or Photoshop. Alternatively, choose 'SAVE IMAGE AS' and place the image in a suitable folder or on your desktop for later access.