breaks after charging 9 v batteries for a few months: has anyone else had this problem?
345635
Do you mean that the connectors for (+) and (-) terminals of 9V battery have collapsed? Try using a long-nose piler to gently bend the connector back into shape. If that doesn't work, go to Radio Shack and get a replacement connector and solder it to the charger. Just make sure you get the polarity correct.
1552926
Never had a problem w/the charger.just adjust the batteries.get a battery checker.best way to check any battery.also the batteries are old?best wishes.
1364565
I charged them initially for about three hours. One of the batteries seems to take a charge overnight, but the other is pretty bad. I love the unit when it is working, but all too often, the battery goes dead without any warning. I've tried to get replacement batteries (thinking I may have a bad one), but can't find them anywhere. This is totally unacceptable! If anyone knows where to get replacements, please let me know.
343633
I would make sure the batteries are both positive up in the charger unlike when installed in a remote in alternate directions like with most applications requiring batteries. You might also try another outlet to insure it is not the outlet causing the problem.
2023826
Sorry for the very late response, but I have been using my original battery charger and I have not had any issues over the past few months.
2004804
you charge it via the USB - which i think you are probably clear on... but if the internal rechargeable batteries ultimately fail, then i believe it is time for a new speaker... i do not believe you can replace them.j
2040417
Yes, exactly the same issue. I have not tried new batteries as the set I just put in was new and we only did one charge off of them. I agree that's pretty poor. If that's consistent, I think we'll return it for another one and see if the next is better.
134205
My model doesn't use batteries. its an AC adapter. :( Stopped charging about a week ago.. Was fading for about a month. Lights on base-console no longer light up either.
1716169
The charging unit does not appear to charge anymore (it's about a month old and maybe a week or two in use). I will try a third 9v battery to see if we can get it to charge later on today. However moments ago I tested for any voltage and expected to see none; to my surprise the charging unit appears to be allowing 22 - 23 volts through. Does anyone know if this charger is prone to problems? As soon as I locate the batteries that were delivered with this unit I will use them to test on this charger.If anyone has any info please email me at springfieldcomputers A T yahoo D O T com. Thanks The charging unit does not appear to charge anymore (it's about a month old and maybe a week or two in use). I will try a third 9v battery to see if we can get it to charge later on today. However moments ago I tested for any voltage and expected to see none; to my surprise the charging unit appears to be allowing 22 - 23 volts through. Does anyone know if this charger is prone to problems? As soon as I locate the batteries that were delivered with this unit I will use them to test on this charger.If anyone has any info please email me at springfieldcomputers A T yahoo D O T... » Read More The charging unit does not appear to charge anymore (it's about a month old and maybe a week or two in use). I will try a third 9v battery to see if we can get it to charge later on today. However moments ago I tested for any voltage and expected to see none; to my surprise the charging unit appears to be allowing 22 - 23 volts through. Does anyone know if this charger is prone to problems? As soon as I locate the batteries that were delivered with this unit I will use them to test on this charger.If anyone has any info please email me at springfieldcomputers A T yahoo D O T com. Thanks « Show Less
2152547
Well, this unit is just bad. Send it back, have another one sent out. I've had mine at least 3 years, maybe more and I use it for all things with batteries. It's been a good unit, your unit is just bad.
1848848
It's the wires. Try a different battery. If it continues to say, Connection Break, than it's your connection wires from the charger to the battery.Try a different set of those.They're pretty cheap; order some, and if the problem persists, I don't know what to tell you.But return the cables. you could just tell them they didnt work or something and get your money back so you're not taking a loss on that at least. :/
1162596
The battery on this Drill/Driver isn't designed to be charged continuously, it will fail(go bad) if you do this. Which unfortunately sounds like what happened in this situation. It could also be the charger that failed. Either way, this does not sound like a cheap and easy fix. The batteries were cheaper 2 years ago, I did not need to buy a replacement battery for my drill/driver up to this point.
1579615
The way to solve any problem like this is, if possible, to isolate in turn each of the factors which could be causing the problem. In succession, check the outlet; try charging other batteries if you have them; use a voltmeter if you have one to check the voltage in charging hole, and while anything a lot of things can be fixed it's likely not worth the trouble here - buy a new one.
2013891
If you read my recommendations, you would see that cause is cheap unregulated power supply. Worse there are very few available for a reasonable cost.My cheap effective solution is to put a cheap plug in wall timer and set it to charge no more than 6-8hrs between uses. The cause of battery failure was simply overcharge as the wall charger supplies voltage continuously when plugged in.Even in you had asked for a replacement, new one world do same thing.I have an great runtime with these batteries over any others I has tried.Jack
1014048
Hello,In my experience using 3rd-party batteries, I have observed approximately a 10% failure rate. You might have gotten a bad one. You should check the charger with another battery to make sure.
1189493
Sorry, I have never had that problem with mine.. Mine holds it's charge for a long time.
1967870
I had same issue less than 2 months of use . Medicool brand is not reliable and decided to purchase another brand (rechargeable)