New batteries - do I have a problem?

[BarryK]

The batteries on my Gamucci Classic died completely after a couple of weeks - whilst waiting for replacements I purchased a couple of compatible batteries from one of the well known UK suppliers.

Both the compatible batteries were great on arrival - each lasting a good few hours before needing to be charged - when I did need to charge them, I noticed that, when inserted into the Gamucci charger, the red led on the charger changed from green to red, as normal, but the orange led on the battery flashed a few times ??, the battery charged up OK in 3 or 4 hours tho'.

I then tried to charge the second battery - once again the orange battery led flashed a few times and I left the battery to complete charging - it stayed this way all day but the red led on the charger never went out.

I needed the battery anyway so I took it off the charger and inserted it into the cigarette - worked OK for a hour or so but then needed charging again.

On subsequent re-charges that battery (the 2nd one) refuses to take any charge at all, but the first one seems OK at the moment.

Both batteries still flash the orange leds a few times when plugged into the charger - but one battery charges whilst the other does not..........mmm, puzzling

Any advice re this problem would be appreciated........

Cheers
Barry
in darkest Basildon
Essex UK

 

[7slicetoastie]

Hi Barry,

I had very similar problems with my Gamucci Mirco, got so fed up with it in the end I sent it back and got a refund.

Now using the 901..have had no problems to date with either the batts or the atomiser

 

[BarryK]

I have to say that I'm not best pleased with the Gamucci, although I have to say when it works OK, it's really superb - but the battery problem (at the moment!) is with 'compatible' batteries from one of the other UK suppliers, can't blame Gamucci for one........

Cheers
Barry

 

[shawnp1]

the lights blinkin is normal when plug in to charger at first. the fact the battery wont take a charge i would have to say was a bad battery from the get go. i would contact who u bought it from an explain to them how it was dead on arrival. if they are a reputable company to deal with im sure they will get a new one out to u in no time.

 

[BarryK]

You may be right about the flashing being normal - I dob't remeber it happening with the Gamucci batteries tho' - maybe I just didn't notice.

I should have some new Gamuchi batteries to charge soon......

Thanks for the info folks......

Barry

 

[BarryK]

After several re-cycles of these batteries one of them is now functioning correctly and receiving a full charge - i.e. green light on.

The 2nd is now totally dead - I've contacted the seller and will let you know the result........

Cheers
Barry