Will the receiver itself wear out? Just replaced batt. 2-3 wks ago, & last wk collar was buzzing in house nowhere near fence line. Or bad battery?
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Yes. We've had our receiver collar for a couple years at least, and now the collar isn't working even with fresh batteries. I looked inside and made sure there weren't any pieces of dirt, etc in it. After inspection, I've come to believe that the spring-pin inside the collar (that creates a connection to the battery when you turn the collar on) has become weak and no longer reaches the surface of the battery. I could be wrong, and maybe it's something else, but regardless, our collar has stopped working. But it HAS lasted a long time and is well worth the money for the joy and safety it brings our cats. Yes. We've had our receiver collar for a couple years at least, and now the collar isn't working even with fresh batteries. I looked inside and made sure there weren't any pieces of dirt, etc in it. After inspection, I've come to believe that the spring-pin inside the collar (that creates a connection to the battery when you turn the collar on) has become weak and no longer reaches the surface of the battery. I could be wrong, and maybe it's something else, but regardless, our collar has stopped working. But it HAS lasted a long time and is well worth the money for the joy and safety it... » Read More Yes. We've had our receiver collar for a couple years at least, and now the collar isn't working even with fresh batteries. I looked inside and made sure there weren't any pieces of dirt, etc in it. After inspection, I've come to believe that the spring-pin inside the collar (that creates a connection to the battery when you turn the collar on) has become weak and no longer reaches the surface of the battery. I could be wrong, and maybe it's something else, but regardless, our collar has stopped working. But it HAS lasted a long time and is well worth the money for the joy and safety it brings our cats. « Show Less
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We have three senders (on three different downstairs doors) and two receivers (one upstairs and one downstairs). Our house was constructed in 2006 (or so) in North Carolina. We have no problem with range or interference. BUT I notice that the batteries will die slowly, with the first symptom being that one or both of the receivers will stop chiming consistently. We have switched to the top tier name brand batteries to combat this problem.
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I need a new antenna also, but so far the collar is still working. I have not had to "shock" my dog, the beep it does as a warning has worked well for him. I haven't been able to find just the antenna for the collar. I will go on the website ..Thank you Lisaly for the information
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My receiver (or collar) says Invisible Fence. Also, just take out the old battery and compare it to the picture. They're exactly the same. So much more inexpensive than IF price of $69 per battery. Ridiculous! These last just as long.
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I installed a new one 11 November 2012 and haven't needed to change the battery yet. The previous similar one was good for approximately 9 years, I can't remember the exact date I initially installed the first device. The receiver plugs into the AC outlet and doesn't require a battery. You can purchase an additonal battery for the wall switch from Amazon as well...High Voltage 12v A23 23AE. There will be a battery supplied with your new purchase.
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Sorry to hear this, I have had to contact PetSafe regarding the prongs being to long and the collar strap that holds the excess collar at the end and each time, customer service was most helpful. I believe they also said that since I had the collar less than a year, they would send me a new collar strap, they also sent me shorter prongs, both free of charge. I have never had a problem with the remote or the electronic part of the collar. Customer service was extremely helpful and very pleasent every time I have had a question and it appeared that Customer Satisfaction was their number one goal. Have you tried to contact them which resulted in poor results? I do not want you to think I have a half of a brain but was the plug inserted correctly? I charge both the collar and the remote at the same time. I wonder if the battery in the remote could be bad, it is rechargeable but who knows for how long its actual life is. Hope this is helpful but do try to contact Customer Service @ Toll Free: 1-800-941-4200, this # is from the Pet Safe web site," contact us". Hope you will have satisfactory result. I always have. Good luck and I would not mind hearing if they would help. Thank you
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The collar itself has a built in re=chargeable battery. You charge the collar by placing it on top of the transmitting unit - very convenient. The charge (so far) is lasting over 30 days. I haven't had it long enough to know how long the battery will last long term. So far I am very pleased with the unit. A little more costly than some of the others but so far it has been money well spent.
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Not common. Should last 40+ hours. Remember to turn off the collar unit after each use. If you do that, recharging every 2 weeks or so would be about right, if not longer. Remember also that it needs to charge overnight until both units display a green light.
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Thank you for your question! If the Receiver Collar is left on continuously, the maximum battery life will be two weeks. The remote can last up to 1 month or longer. We hope you find this information helpful.
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Mine went bad after I changed the batteries once. You have to take the material collar off the receiver and then you can open it. If you haven't purchased this one yet, don't. Spend a little more for a rechargeable one.
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No...the collar I received with my unit is made to take a battery. I can't attest to how long the batteries last, but I was able to get a bunch (6-9?, can't remember) for less then $20.
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This issue is addressed in the use's manual. The collar has a built in motion sensor ad will go into sleep mode after few minutes if no movement from the dog or it's not in use to save the battery life. Shake the collar and it will turn back on. Remember, if all else fails, read the directions. Lol
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You have to be in very close proximity to the collar with remote. Almost touching. Other than that, is the battery in the collar fully charged and is the remote battery old? If so change it out. Good Luck, sorry I cannot be of more help.
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I had not any problem. Instruction manual is quite clear. I recommend only to connect AC power instead of using battery...I first tried with battery, and nothing happened: It was because the battery I had just bought was...empty ! (it happens sometimes, or China imported..) I connected it with my home tv, and have just to zap when door bell rings... Plse let me know what infos you need. And since my english is not very fluent (I'm living in France); what is the meaning of rerode ?? I have bought those items last October, and sincerely they work fine. Maybe only concern is to hire poeple to stay on stand-by near the TV .... Best regards.
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No it uses regular 6 volt batteries, which is better in my opinioun no charing a collar everyday, only once every 4-6 months, also rechargeable battery collars usually go bad after a couple of years and may need to be replaced. You can buy from us, we will give you the best customer service and support. Perimeter Technologies Comfort Contact Extra Receiver Collar
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New battery's, many walls in between ? Interference ? I have my smoker on the back porch, 50 feet away and 4-5 walls in between and never had a problem. Maybe defective ? I do remeber reading about two models and they looked identical but one had very limited range by the reviews I read. Good luck.
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Friend of mine has had hers for over two years, the good news it works with 9 volt so they last a bit and are much cheaper than the bark collar batteries.