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Offline SLOweather

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Another reason why I like Davis... VP2 battery contacts
« on: October 18, 2010, 04:35:42 PM »
So, I left the C batteries in my spare VP2 console. They ran down and eventually leaked. My fault...

I took it apart, and the only damage were corroded battery contacts. The PC board was fine. The contacts make connection with the board via spring fingers.

I went to the Davis site, to this page:

http://www.davisnet.com/support/weather/parts.asp

Scroll down under Consoles and see:

Vantage Pro/Pro2 Console Rear Assembly (#07345.599)

That link took me here:

http://www.davisnet.com/weather/products/weather_product.asp?pnum=07345.599

"Replacement rear cover for Vantage Pro2 and original Vantage Pro consoles. This is the entire back side of the case, including the battery door and easel stand."  Cost of $15.

Just what I want!

I called and got ahold of a tech.

"I need a Vantage Pro/Pro2 Console Rear Assembly."

We get into why I need it and what it is. He didn't think they stocked that part.

"Uh, then look up a Part # 07345.599."

"Well, Imagine that. Let me put you on hold for a minute."

He got one from stock and I described what had happened again and that I only really needed the contacts, but I didn't figure they sold them separately.

He messed around and popped them right out. Put me on hold and then came back and offered to sell me just the contacts for $5, compared to the entire back for $15.

So, today I have a set of V2 console battery contacts to put in my spare console.

And, the bag has the Davis P/Ns on it.

So, if anyone needs to order new battery contacts for his or her VP2,
7353.211 and 7353.212 are the magic numbers.

That's support!

Offline Bushman

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Re: Another reason why I like Davis... VP2 battery contacts
« Reply #1 on: October 18, 2010, 05:12:30 PM »
Not sure what brand you used, but some batt companies offer a free warranty service IF their batteries leak.
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