Epirb battery is now out of date ! Can someone advised what the process is ( new battery or new unit ) & what cost involved.
Don't know the cost but the epirb will have to go to Sydney. I would give GME a call and then have a look at what cost a new unit is as well. A lot of owners are simply replacing the units as battery replacements have been uneconomical by comparison.
I believe replacing the battery is the equivalent of buying a new EPIRB
Figures I have seen quoted for battery replacement are around $150, and maybe freight costs as well as you have to send them direct to GME.
A quick call to GME would soon confirm this.
I bought a new GPS EPIRB when mine was due for about $250.
IMO the GPS model is well worth it as they are apparently accurate to a couple of metres instead of about 5klm's with the old non-GPS MT400's
Ross
Originally Posted by grinner2
Before you shell out for a replacement, it is worthwhile to check with GME whether your unit is under their recall (I think it should be!).
If so, they will exchange it for a brand new one with 6+6 years (12 years) battery life!
Took mine to GME and replaced with a new unit for 150 around 2 years ago.
https://www.gme.net.au/emergency-beacons.aspx
Easier to buy a new one for $265 delivered with a 10 year battery and 10 year warranty
Where from? Need a new one too....
I just sent you a PM Crunch
Aussie123
Can you PM me too please.
Thanks
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Chimo
What could go wrong.......................
Done
Thanks Chimo
Thanks for the replys chaps .
Will be ordering one from Aussie 123 shortly .
Pm me please as well
Pm me also please.
Thanks
Wayne
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I also have one of these KTI SA1G, I think I paid about $260, but that was a few years ago. I also had one of the GME units with GPS but decided not to get the battery replaced when it was due as the cost wasn't that much different to buying a new KTI unit with new full warranty.
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