I have this PD 600, I've had it for a year and only used it once. I am currently recharging it...it has been recharging for about 20 hours and has minimal juice. Help what am I doing wrong? Thanks.
798364
I believe it has a NiCAD battery. If you let these sit around for long periods of time and don't charge them and discharge them they lose their potency. So if you've only used it once after having it for a year then you probably damaged the battery. That would be the case with any product that uses these types of rechargeable batteries and isn't specific to this unit. If you open it up and remove the battery from the handle it is possible to purchase a replacement battery online. I did this with my first PD600 after several years of great service and got a few more years out of it until the clutch went and I bought a replacement unit. You'd have to google search on the battery model # since I don't recall where I got it.
528253
I left mine plugged in for 24 hours then disconnected it and used it. There was plenty of charge left and I won't plug it in again for a recharge until it slows down.
2154268
I have had this ph for 3yrs. Yes the battery was fully charged. I also let the battery tun down so the ph shut off. Took battery out waited a few mins then fully charged battery. As i am typing this to u. My fully charged battery is losing charge. I deleted 8 messages an this email an u have lost part of charge already. Yesterday i had half battery left. When i finished a con conversation of about an hr. My battery was dwn 30% left an needed charged. Is this a brand new battery????
129175
depends on how discharged your battery is . most of my batteries were charged within 24 hours are less. sounds like you have a battery with a weak cell that will not let the battery come to a full charge '
1330317
I've had mine for about 2 yrs. but don't use it daily, maybe weekly and it holds a charge like new. I think there are 4 major factors discharge (rate, depth), temperature (high), charge level and time. All affect lifespan, Deep discharges, high temps, over\under charge, high\low charge voltage are the things you want to avoid.
807944
Then again, maybe your question is how long does it take to charge the charger itself? If I remember correctly when I first got it, I plugged it in on the house current and I believe it took a few hours to completely charge. Since then I have used it on my phone several times and maybe once on the kindle and it still has some juice in it. I'm not going to recharge it until it is depleted all the way. It is a little heavy to carry in your pocket but it sure can save you if you need it. I very happy with it.
993643
Mine has not yet drained the original batteries, over 6 month and still full power. Your must have a problem.
2162412
I've had mine since September 2013 and have experienced no battery issues. There have been complaints of the "Minutes Left" readout gradually dropping with each successive charge. However, I have addressed that problem by simply allowing the battery to run down completely after the readout shows "00". The shaver will continue to run about 7-8 minutes after it reaches "00", at which time you should begin recharging it. Mine has recharged to as high as 66 minutes, but in no case less than 60. As for durability, no complaints. The nickel plating seems to hold its shine better than chrome. I've had mine since September 2013 and have experienced no battery issues. There have been complaints of the "Minutes Left" readout gradually dropping with each successive charge. However, I have addressed that problem by simply allowing the battery to run down completely after the readout shows "00". The shaver will continue to run about 7-8 minutes after it reaches "00", at which time you should begin recharging it. Mine has recharged to as high as 66 minutes, but in no case less than 60. As for durability, no complaints. The nickel plating seems to hold its... » Read More I've had mine since September 2013 and have experienced no battery issues. There have been complaints of the "Minutes Left" readout gradually dropping with each successive charge. However, I have addressed that problem by simply allowing the battery to run down completely after the readout shows "00". The shaver will continue to run about 7-8 minutes after it reaches "00", at which time you should begin recharging it. Mine has recharged to as high as 66 minutes, but in no case less than 60. As for durability, no complaints. The nickel plating seems to hold its shine better than chrome. « Show Less
1801690
I had the same thing happen. Unplug and use system to deplete power and then recharge. May take a couple uses but mine bounced right back and recharges fine now. Also holds a longer charge now. The more you use it, the better it seems to perform.
974173
You might try leaving it charge over night after completely emptying it. You need to train your battery from the beginning to fully charge otherwise it will only charge up to the level you trained it to.
1144717
It is not rechargeable! It's a fully charged battery. If it's not running your device, alarm, etc. it's either the wrong battery or defective.
1043329
Great timing with your question. I bought one of these a little while ago and went to use it for only the second time this past weekend.....(I use it as a back up when my main battery is depleted).....the first use was brief, as I only needed a few minutes battery time. This weekend, the battery was fully depleted in a matter of minutes (no more than 5 min) and on subsequent recharges, continues to work just as poorly. I am very disappointed. Don't know if this is the norm or not, but if it is, buyer beware.....
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Sorry for your problem with the battery install. If the new battery is not defective, sounds like the main unit is defective. I obtained the batteries as a gift for my daughter. She installed the new batteries and selected the option of new batteries installed. Then left the unit in the home dock, charging overnight. Went from running less that 5 min to completing the whole area for approx 50 min never having to go home for a recharge. Runs like new again
543651
That's my experience, but I haven't seen that in the instructions. I've been using rechargeables for 20 years - when ni-cad was the latest tech. I'm disappointed in the large number of cells that fail after only a few recharge cycles.
1616797
I have not incur a problem with the battery. Not sure what was your problem beforehand or how long you have had your phone system. Often I have left one of the phone off the charger for a day or so, or someone in my household unplugs so to use the outlet. I re-plug and it recharges fine. I appreciate knowing customer service is prompt & attentive to your battery issue.
995630
Yes, as it is being used it tells you it is running low. I have been able to play 3 complete 4 hour rounds but usually recharge after every round if I have time!
197488
what type of connection are you using to charge the device? Some wall outlet-USB converters have an issue with that so that would be my first course of action. Ill search for the digital copy of an instruction book if I can find one I'll respond with it. Also try leaving it for a full 8 hours chargin after draining it all the way if you want to make absolutely sure it fully charges. Thats with ALL batteries that do recharging. frequently drainging fully then recharging fully is the best way to ensure longevitty