Kestrel Meters Battery info

SSGN · 10-10-2017, 07:02 AM

I had a Kestrel 4250 meter and the batteries leaked and wrecked the meter. I have found out that this was somewhat normal and by design the acid went onto the circuit board and ruined it. I ordered a new unit from Kestrel (5100 Racing meter) and they will give you $ 63 towards the new one if you send your old one in no matter what the condition. The new meter has a warning and explicit instructions to you only Energizer Ultimate Lithium batteries. This might be a good idea for you guys with the older units to minimize leakage. Personally I think I will use these batteries in all of my Maglite flash lights. Hope this helps

Kirk Morgan · 10-10-2017, 07:26 AM

If the date on your battery has not expired most battery companies will give you some money towards the replacement of your electrical device. I had a Mag Lite replaced by Energizer. Emails and photos was all it took.

340Cuda · 10-10-2017, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Kirk Morgan

If the date on your battery has not expired most battery companies will give you some money towards the replacement of your electrical device. I had a Mag Lite replaced by Energizer. Emails and photos was all it took.

Yes Energize is very good about this, if you actually read the warranties on the others, they don't look too encouraging. Because of this I only buy Energizer.

Not only do they replace the damaged part, but they fall all over themselves apologizing for the problem.

Bill

10-10-2017, 07:02 AM	#1
SSGN Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 645 Likes: 132 Liked 140 Times in 51 Posts	Kestrel Meters Battery info I had a Kestrel 4250 meter and the batteries leaked and wrecked the meter. I have found out that this was somewhat normal and by design the acid went onto the circuit board and ruined it. I ordered a new unit from Kestrel (5100 Racing meter) and they will give you $ 63 towards the new one if you send your old one in no matter what the condition. The new meter has a warning and explicit instructions to you only Energizer Ultimate Lithium batteries. This might be a good idea for you guys with the older units to minimize leakage. Personally I think I will use these batteries in all of my Maglite flash lights. Hope this helps __________________ The more people I meet the more I like my dog Kevin

10-10-2017, 07:26 AM	#2
Kirk Morgan Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 230 Likes: 1 Liked 80 Times in 44 Posts	Re: Kestrel Meters Battery info If the date on your battery has not expired most battery companies will give you some money towards the replacement of your electrical device. I had a Mag Lite replaced by Energizer. Emails and photos was all it took.