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| Author: | Candocad [ Thu Sep 16, 2010 6:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | B-1 Battery Change. |
My B-1 requires another battery change after 2 years  (No alarm or backlight usuage?)Is this something that can be undertaken by me? Is it really that important for Breitling to change (and charge) some serious $ for a $2 battery? Your considered opinons are gratefully received. Candocad. My first post, an honour to be here! |
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| Author: | Iantheklutz [ Thu Sep 16, 2010 7:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: B-1 Battery Change. |
Certainly possible: www.breitlingsource.com/phpBB2/viewtopi ... &view=next Heed the warnings about doing your own work, however. |
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| Author: | sharkman [ Thu Sep 16, 2010 10:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: B-1 Battery Change. |
Your AD should have the ability to do this work and it shouldn't cost much at all. I'm told the biggest issue is use and amount of the proper sealant. I personally wouldn't undertake this task. The typical battery life for a B1 is 2 years (longer on an Aerospace). |
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| Author: | Roffensian [ Fri Sep 17, 2010 4:16 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: B-1 Battery Change. |
And just to add.... Breitling doesn't use the low end $2 batteries - they prefer ones with less tendency to leak! |
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| Author: | 46crew [ Fri Sep 17, 2010 4:29 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: B-1 Battery Change. |
I wouldn't do it, and my dad was a TV repairman!  Seriously, I would let an AD do it, shouldn't cost too much. My M-1 cost about $50 USD.
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| Author: | OsearyDrakoulias [ Fri Sep 17, 2010 8:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: B-1 Battery Change. |
46crew wrote: I wouldn't do it, and my dad was a TV repairman! Seriously, I would let an AD do it, shouldn't cost too much. My M-1 cost about $50 USD."he's got this ultimate set of tools. I can fix it. " 
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| Author: | 46crew [ Sat Sep 18, 2010 4:22 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: B-1 Battery Change. |
OsearyDrakoulias wrote: 46crew wrote: I wouldn't do it, and my dad was a TV repairman! Seriously, I would let an AD do it, shouldn't cost too much. My M-1 cost about $50 USD."he's got this ultimate set of tools. I can fix it. " Glad to see a Spiccoli fan!
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| Author: | OsearyDrakoulias [ Sat Sep 18, 2010 12:35 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: B-1 Battery Change. |
46crew wrote: OsearyDrakoulias wrote: 46crew wrote: I wouldn't do it, and my dad was a TV repairman! Seriously, I would let an AD do it, shouldn't cost too much. My M-1 cost about $50 USD."he's got this ultimate set of tools. I can fix it. " Glad to see a Spiccoli fan! Of course, friend! One of my favorites.
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| Author: | Candocad [ Sat Sep 18, 2010 7:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: B-1 Battery Change. |
Thanks all for your comments, I have the equipment so I shall have a go later this week. A particular thanks to Iantheklutz, and the link to an earlier thread. I promose to let you know eitherway how it goes. I just think that £125+ for a battery change is excessive. Every other battery change okay, but not every 2 years. Thanks. Candocad. |
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