EPIRB battery

[Guest]

I know this question has been around for a while, and some people have successfully replaced batteries in EPIRBs, but does anyone know of how to replace the batteries in a KANNAD 406S epirb? They want to charge me £200 to replace them, so I either find a cheaper way or they don't get replaced..
Any knowledgable ideas gratefully received.

 

[dickh]

I'm not familiar with the Kannard 406S, can you get at the batteries? if so, and you can remove & identify them fairly easily, get a quote from www.allbatteries.com and www.cellpacksolutions.com
I have only dealt with allbatteries about 3 years ago, I replaced my batteries for a Jotron EPIRB for about £40 instead of £200 - a bit fiddly but well worth the trouble. The chances are they use standard batteries made up into a 'pack' to give the required voltage. Both the above companies can make up a similar pack. I believe to comply with SOLAS they have to be high quality batteries that have to work for a minimum of 48hrs at -20ºC. You might be able to fit cheaper batteries if your cruising area is in more temperate climes.

dickh
I'd rather be sailing...

 

[dickh]

Also try www.sartech.co.uk they also do battery replacement for EPIRBS - but don't know what they are like.

dickh
I'd rather be sailing...

 

[Guest]

Had a look at the sites. I don't know what batteries it uses, but i'll have a look - if i can open it. If not, Sartech service this model of EPIRB, so I'll ask them for a price. Thanks, Pete.