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[Danny Grizzle]

11 Jan 2011 – after months of waiting, a box arrived today with batteries promised by Behringer.

I suppose a pure coincidence after my disparaging comments here last week.

Frankly, I had concluded several days ago to throw all the Behringer devices in the dumpster. Luckily, I had not got around to doing it.

In any case, unless these lead acid batteries last longer than the previous set, I will discard the Behringer equipment (portable battery powered public address systems) the next time the batteries fail.

I use these devices only twice a year, at a recurring public event, Spring and Fall. Behringer claimed I abused the batteries by leaving them installed in the equipment and not properly conditioning (I left them plugged in and charging continuously, because the batteries appear identical to lead acid batteries in emergency exit signage.)

There was no warning by Behringer to remove batteries and leave them uncharged between uses.

Whether I am right or wrong about the quality of the equipment or the conditioning of the batteries, one thing is certain: Behringer does not stock parts in North America, and promised replacements took 4-6 months to arrive.