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Recycle AED

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  • 03-06-2020 1:03pm
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    L1011
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    We've replaced the AED in the office after realising that it was >8 years old which is the recommendation for getting a full service done (as well as it needing a new battery and pad pack anyway)

    Anyone know if there is any specialised recycling programmes for these or charities that take them for refurb?


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    Capt'n Midnight
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    Most likely you would have to treat the old one as WEE , check if there is an easy way to disconnect the battery or make it safe though.

    It's a question of the design life and costs of refurbishing to as new verses getting a new more modern model. And possible liability issues.

    But you could check here with the list of companies and the leaflet to download.
    https://irishheart.ie/your-health/cpr/cpr-courses/aedsdefibrillators-save-lives/


    https://www.msf.ie/ - unlikely but they might know groups who might take it. I suspect they could make better use of money on other things than refurbishing it.


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    L1011
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    Battery and pads are a combined removable/replacable pack that disconnects off the back. Which I've already done to stop it giving a low battery beep while it sits beside the WEEE cage.

    The liability issue is likely to put off most potential refurbers I'd guess.


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