What the thread found

• Aged Steadicam PAG batteries may no longer hold adequate charge even after running revitalization cycles on quad chargers.
• Recelling old PAG batteries is a viable option if an AB mounting plate is already available on the equipment.
• Shipping batteries to a recelling service using prepaid USPS boxes provides a cost-effective solution when local services are unavailable.

Depends on

• The discussion does not compare the actual cost-effectiveness of recelling versus purchasing new AB or other compatible batteries and chargers.
• No technical details provided about why the revitalization cycle failed to restore battery performance.
• The specific recelling service mentioned is in an unspecified location, requiring shipping from Southern California.

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