Failing memory and batteries

[JOC]

OK, everytime I put the telescope to bed and put all the gear away I seem to end up with a RDF which, the next time around, has a flat battery - I can only assume I must leave it switched on.  So I'd like to know what tricks you all have for remembering to turn such things off please - thank you!

[David Smith]

I do the same and they are always flat. Buy lots of spares has been my best solution so far!

[Gfamily]

I have a sticky label on the objective cover that says "Remember to switch off the RDF"

Could equally be on the lid of the eyepiece case, just somewhere that will always fall across your field of view as you are packing away. 

[Carbon Brush]

2 hours ago, David Smith said:

I do the same and they are always flat. Buy lots of spares has been my best solution so far!

Yes that is a 'fail safe' solution. I can confirm its effectiveness from my experience!

[pregulla]

Make a dedicated case for the finder, put your spare batteries there as you get it out. It's will remind you to turn it off as you put it back in, and if you don't - you have the spares

I have left mine on few times, not for too long - few days, maybe a week each time. The batetry is still alive. 

[Demonperformer]

I saw the title of this thread and thought "he's talking about me" .

[Gina]

Fortunately I don't run on batteries but the memory part fits!!

[LukeSkywatcher]

Thankfully my wheelchair isn't battery powered or else I'd be forever getting marooned half way into the town.