Aladdin Pro Battery Life(Again)

[Taff Watkins]

I have an Aladdin Pro that is about 7 year old and has been used for a maximum of 40 dives. The battery indicates 60%, but it has not been used since March 2003(but appears ok). Uwatec recommend changing the battery as it has been inactive for so long. I would like to use it on hols in the new year but would be most disappointed if it failed during my first dive. I am drawn to having a new battery fitted, but this seems a great expense if I don't use the computer for another 5 years. Anybody any experience of this situation?

[bigjo]

I have an Aladdin Pro that is about 7 year old and has been used for a maximum of 40 dives. The battery indicates 60%, but it has not been used since March 2003(but appears ok). Uwatec recommend changing the battery as it has been inactive for so long. I would like to use it on hols in the new year but would be most disappointed if it failed during my first dive. I am drawn to having a new battery fitted, but this seems a great expense if I don't use the computer for another 5 years. Anybody any experience of this situation?

60% isn't really as indicative of the batteries remaining power as you would think. My experience with a smart com indicates that your computer will run out of steam very quickly and likely mid dive. I think you really need to decide whether you want to dive on computer or tables.

Why wouldn't you use it for another 5 years? If you are diving that irregularly I would sell it and use tables. I would also advise spending some time in water with an instructor refreshing your skills before going on hols especially if you have not dived for some time (4 years?)

[TerryH]

I have an Aladdin Pro that is about 7 year old and has been used for a maximum of 40 dives. The battery indicates 60%, but it has not been used since March 2003(but appears ok). Uwatec recommend changing the battery as it has been inactive for so long. I would like to use it on hols in the new year but would be most disappointed if it failed during my first dive. I am drawn to having a new battery fitted, but this seems a great expense if I don't use the computer for another 5 years. Anybody any experience of this situation?

Put it on ebay and sell it now.
Then buy yourself a Gekko.

User changeable batteries, mean a new set every 4 years isnt
going to break the bank.

Besides a new battery will set you back about £50-£60. That's
almost half the price of a new Gekko.

Sell it.

[Mark]

Sell it.


What he said...

You really don't want to restrict yourself to tables, do you?

Get rid of it, and then get a gekko...