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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Rcs on March 13, 2010, 02:23:32 pm

Title: charging a backpack
Post by: Rcs on March 13, 2010, 02:23:32 pm

got a backpack from wcw
how long does it have to be charged for

if plugged into the mains i press the on button motor kicks in
if unplug main lead press the on button nothing
green light comes on on charger so i presume it charging

Title: Re: charging a backpack
Post by: paul rulton on March 13, 2010, 02:33:47 pm

i charge mine bkpk once a week.the little lite goes from red 2 green when charged.
funny thing is ive used it well this week, just put it on charge n the green lite came on??????
guess it dont need doin yet ;D

Title: Re: charging a backpack
Post by: Rcs on March 13, 2010, 02:36:03 pm

ive got a green light when plug in to charge take it off charge nothing

Title: Re: charging a backpack
Post by: paul rulton on March 13, 2010, 02:42:01 pm

 ??? ??? ???have u checked the wires 2 ur battery??? other wise m8 im at a loss 4ya... sorry :(
i dont know cause i aint had any problem with mine :-\ sorry i couldnt help ya, good luck with it :)
im sure some1 on here will know ;D ;)

Title: Re: charging a backpack
Post by: Rcs on March 13, 2010, 02:43:17 pm

cheers ill give it a kick

Title: Re: charging a backpack
Post by: paul rulton on March 13, 2010, 02:44:20 pm

LOL ;D

Title: Re: charging a backpack
Post by: Rcs on March 13, 2010, 03:28:18 pm

removed the base from the top
i found the black wire not connected to the battery
left it open  put the wire back on and got it on charge
red light now on
if i press the on -power button should the pump kick in or wont it work as no water is flowing
when the buttons pressed i can hear a thud and nothing else from the pump
a bit like when a starter motor gets stuck

Title: Re: charging a backpack
Post by: paul rulton on March 13, 2010, 03:39:43 pm

get a full charge in it then try it m8 :) if u aint got any water in it dont run it, as it wont do the pump
any good :(

Title: Re: charging a backpack
Post by: Rcs on March 13, 2010, 03:47:03 pm

any idea how long to fully charge

Title: Re: charging a backpack
Post by: paul rulton on March 13, 2010, 04:20:08 pm

mine takes about 9hours, but lasts ages ;)

Title: Re: charging a backpack
Post by: Rcs on March 13, 2010, 06:24:36 pm

found the problem
the battery was charged and the terminal must have come off when removing the casing
closed the terminal with a pair of pliers to secure better
i had to remove every connection then reconnect hoses to i found the fault
loose wire-connection to the power supply

Title: Re: charging a backpack
Post by: paul rulton on March 13, 2010, 06:32:07 pm

 ::) they shouldnt b sent out like that >:( glad u ave sorted it tho m8 ;)

Title: Re: charging a backpack
Post by: Rcs on March 13, 2010, 06:41:58 pm

thanks for your help
they work great once you have tightened every wire
i suppose they are thrown together in 10 mins in the arse end of china

thanks again

Title: Re: charging a backpack
Post by: paul rulton on March 13, 2010, 06:46:45 pm

no probs m8, glad i could help..... kind of ::)

Title: Re: charging a backpack
Post by: Wizard on March 14, 2010, 07:42:19 am

Its down as to preserve the battery is transport to the UK. It could bump against something and switch on in transport. This would kill the battery if not known.

Title: Re: charging a backpack
Post by: Rcs on March 14, 2010, 08:21:08 am

may help if they told you this when purchased
also a loose fitting on the charging unit looks like poor construction not a sasety precuation

is would have saved me 3 hours yesterday