Flasher Batteries - Can anyone explain them?

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[font "Comic Sans MS"][#800000][size 3]I don't know what specific batteries you have, but the current crop of batteries coming with the Vexilar FLX28 are DEEP CYCLE and will withstand up to 1,000 discharges dependent on the depth of the discharge. Vexilar has a prorated warranty of 2 years on their batteries. My FLX28 is starting its 3rd season with 2 trips already in the bag (Trial lake last month).[/size][/#800000][/font]
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[font "Comic Sans MS"][#800000][size 3]I store my FLX28 in the house and do not charge it at all during the storage even though that is the recommendation. It is fully charged and switched off when going into storage. When it comes out of storage, it is again fully charged before using it.[/size][/#800000][/font]
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[font "Comic Sans MS"][#800000][size 3]I don't recharge it until the low battery alarm indicates it is getting low. This generally happens about every 4 or 5 trips. The battery is still going strong and my previous FL12 lasted 5 years on the original battery following the same process.[/size][/#800000][/font]
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[font "Comic Sans MS"][#800000][size 3]It certainly doesn't hurt a thing to recharge after every trip using the charger that came with the unit. And recharging it once during the storage period, while not required, is recommended.[/size][/#800000][/font]
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[font "Comic Sans MS"][#800000][size 3]Find a Batteries Plus store or a National Batteries store near you and have them load test your batteries. That is the only way to determine their condition without buying specific battery testing electronics which isn't very cost efficient.[/size][/#800000][/font]
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