falxori 0 #1 July 28, 2003 how long do the batteries last ? mine is only a few months old, with only about 40 jumps on its record, and already i had to replace the batteries. and another thing, considering i usually jump once a week, is it better to turn it off at the end of the day or leave it in standby mode ? until now i turned it off at the end of the day so i was kinda surprised when the bat didnt last longer O "Carpe diem, quam minimum credula postero." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gus 1 #2 July 28, 2003 Mine have needed replacing about once a year or every 200 jumps. I turn mine off at the end of the day. If it goes through the next set of batteries as quickly it might be worth asking L&B for some advice, it's possible that there's a fault that's eating up the batteries. GusOutpatientsOnline.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonto 1 #3 July 28, 2003 After replacing 3 sets of batteries at +- 50 jumps, I thought I'd find out how long they really last. My origional Dytter lasted 5 years or 1000 dives. My low battery warning went off on Jan 9 2003, on jump number 56 since new. I just did my 285th jump since new yesterday, on the same set of batteries. That's 229 on a "flat" battery. I do not turn it off after the weekend's jumping. I do wear a visual alti. I am interested in seeing how long it lasts though. Its a bit of a joke in the Porter now when everyone on every load wails, jokingly "Your batteries are flat!" I don't think its a case of it using batteries too fast, merely a paranoid low battery warning. tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
