kr808d-1 Battery expectations

[Ginger]

One of the batteries I got in a starter kit lasted for 5 charges - now it's totally dead. The starter kit guarantee was for 14days but reading it seems like consumables are not covered so I'm asking for advice since both parts of a 2 piece are what I would consider consumables.

Is it normal a battery might only last this long & just has to be worked into expenses or would this be something you would try & get replaced on guarantee. Is it worth the hassle/cost of returning, or is it a case of sh*t happens & just move on and stockpile batteries.

How many batteries would you suggest keeping on hand?

Thanks for any advice, don't really want to bug a supplier if a more experienced user wouldn't - err hope that made sense.

 

[LuckySevens4U]

Any batteries should last longer than that. Usually the average should be about 3 months. You have a bad battery and it should be replaced. When I was using batteries on my 901, I would have 4 rotating all day long and about 4-6 stashed away for back up.

 

[Terraphon]

I would not consider a battery a "consumable"

Talk to the supplier and see about getting it replaced.

 

[Ginger]

That's good news.

I'll see about getting a replacement & then I think I'll add a couple of batteries to each order I make for awhile.

I like the idea of 16 a year much better than 50+

Thank you both for the help