essexbill 23 Posted July 16, 2014 Hello . Only used it three times since new. Today put one pack on charge left it for about 5 minuets, fan had stopped and fast/slow lights had gone out. Got a good 20 minuets run time plugged pack back in and nothing just the power light when pack is plugged in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteveU30 1011 Posted July 16, 2014 What type of battery are you charging? NiMh/NiCad? What capacity? And what charging rate are you using? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
essexbill 23 Posted July 16, 2014 tornado 3300 nimh from Modelsport only been used twice charged at 2 amps Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteveU30 1011 Posted July 16, 2014 I would charge it at 3.5A personally as NiMhs like to be charged as close to 1C as possible. You may have to cycle it a few times to wake it up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
essexbill 23 Posted July 16, 2014 The problem is that the only light I get on the charger is power when I plug a pack in, but the charger does nothing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteveU30 1011 Posted July 16, 2014 Right, gotcha. Is that the same with all packs? If so it sounds like the charger is faulty. On the other hand mine can take. Good few minutes for the charging light to come on sometimes, have you tried leaving it for 5-10 mins to see if it kicks in? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XV Pilot 1936 Posted July 18, 2014 If the fan is not rotating, I think it is safe to say the charger is faulty. The fan should rotate whenever the charger is getting power, irrespective of whether it is charging a battery or not. Is it still under warranty? If so, I would return it. If not, try opening it up and seeing if the internal fuse has blown, or if there are any blown caps or dry joints. It isn't the most complex of chargers, and you may be able to fix it yourself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
essexbill 23 Posted July 20, 2014 Thanks for your comments. Had a word with the shop who supplied it Saturday lunchtime and they agreed to exchange it. Saturday evening had an e-mail from them to say replacement dispatched including prepaid packaging to return the faulty one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
essexbill 23 Posted July 23, 2014 Replacement arrived yesterday Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Percymon 2184 Posted July 23, 2014 Good to hear customer service isn't dead Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteveU30 1011 Posted July 23, 2014 I feel jinxed as my Fusion Vector packed in, in exactly the same way the other day! No chance of an exchange as I've had it too long so I'll have to open 'er up and take a look inside. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FLEXUS 3 Posted July 29, 2014 Hmm Are these chargers not the best as I'm thinking mine has maybe stopped charging my batteries or it has damaged them as the fully charged light is coming on way faster than it was the other night. Only my steering is working now! Are you talking about the NX 85 charger? See my post "help required" in the general section Cheers karl Share this post Link to post Share on other sites