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Aug 30, 2011 | 04:24 PM

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Battery Replacement

I couldn't find anything on a search. We have one of the batteries test bad. Replace both or just the bad one???

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Aug 30, 2011 | 04:37 PM

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Always in pairs.

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I would replace them in pairs. The theory (or fact) is that an older battery will drag the newer battery down. The only time I would replace one is if they were VERY close in age, i.e. virtually new.

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Aug 30, 2011 | 05:26 PM

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Absolutely both ....

OK I was not piling on I real believe (know) two is best

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