how long does it take to charge and how do i know if it's fully charged? I spent all day charging the battery and within 10m there was only 1 light..?
904119
6hrs charging I get 3 green lights on and it lasts 2 weeks using 1 hr a day. You battery is certainly dead
904120
I initially charged it overnight, and it lasted for several weeks of ~1 hour long rides. However I don't ride with it always on the highest (brightest) setting - it has three brightness levels, and I usually ride with it on the lowest or middle level, only using the brightest level for short times when I really need the extra lighting.
904121
Can't say I have closely watched the time to recharge. Generally plug in battery and leave it while I do other things. When charging, once you get the solid green light, you should be done. When battery affixed to the light, you should see three green lights. As charge depletes, lights progressively diminish. Once down to a single light, your battery might stop quite abruptly from my experience.
911545
Run the battery till the light comes on for you to charge it. Then you should be able to charge it up to 100%
2050419
Hello Friend, when it is charging, a red light comes on. When it is already fully charged, the red light disappear. It takes about 3-4 hours or even more. Good luck! Anita.
1787949
Hey Derrick... I charged it when I received it on April 30. I use it on average 2-3 hours per evening. I use the back light function every 30 minutes or so and the unit is in standby during the 2-3 hours of use. I turn the unit off each evening. I have not yet had to charge the battery.
957074
I just received mine. I am still letting charge to full power. The light is still blinking so it is no up to full power yet.
752547
Hello,It takes about 30-45 minutes to charge. A problem I and a couple of people have had is the charger finishing before the standard battery is fully charged. This light appears to be only good for a short trip about 45 minutes on low. Another problem is the mount. You can look at my review under KRB on how I made a mount.
936884
You're way beyond the rated charging time of 150 minutes, so my bet is you've fallen afoul of the confusing dual-size charger and are in fact NOT charging the battery AT ALL! Look closely at the fit of the battery when you insert it into charger. You have two choices -- but only one will be truly SNUG. Once you inset charger into an outlet plug, you'll see the light and be on your way.
367880
Well... The first day I had it it stayed lit for almost 9 hours. The next time after charging for days I only got 2-3 hours. Now it won't light at all. I suspect I got a bad battery. But I thought I would put it out in case I was not alone.
474611
I have..charged battery for about 4hrs at first..the red lite stayed on till charge was complete
1943160
Yes, very well. I accidentally left my light on for over 8 hours necessitating my first charge. It took less than 4 hours (I was gone for that timeframe) and its back to full charge.
1437814
It took awhile for the first time. Not sure how long exactly but i left it overnight and found blue light with it fully charged
988787
Tony,I have not had this issue, after the 23 hours of charging, when you check the battery indicator lights, are all 3 lit. if they are, there is no issue. the battery is at full power. Otherwise run the battery until fully depleted then recharge. usually they take a few times to come up to full power. Hope this helps!
1921460
It's really hard for me to say. When I did the first charge I charged it overnight and the green light was on the next day. Since the first charge, it takes about 3+ hours for the light to go green again.
2100822
I am very impressed with my light. I only use the rechargeable battery as I get the brightest results. There are also 5 light settings which can be chosen by turning the light on and "double clicking" the on/off button 1. Brightest 2. Mid brightness 3. Dimmest setting 4. Flash 5. SOS. you may have it on the wrong setting. Also, the lense slides in and out. Compressed would be a very wide light, making it dimmer. Sliding the lense out (grand the head and tail ends and pull) gives a more direct and brighter beam of light. Also. Your battery or batteries may be close to dead. Try replacing the batteries or recharging the battery. Again I prefer the rechargeable. Lastly. You may not be charging your battery fully. It must remain on the charger until full. When you place the battery in the charger the indicator light will light up red. When full it will change to green. And depending when the last time the battery was charged will take a long time. I work overnights at work once a month so I charge it before my overnights start. When the week is over I don't charge it till the next month. I have had it take 24 hours to fully charge. But that's my doing. I'm sure if you charged it once a week or so it probably won't take as long. I hope this helps. I spent $40 on this light and it's the best $40 I ever spent. I dropped the light in a pond and dropped it from 150ft+ in the air and it still works as new. Very tough and reliable light. Like I said. Hope this helps
633529
It usually takes several hours to charge. I charge it over night. You'll know it's charged up after the red led (light) shuts off.
1277158
My unit came charged out of the box, worked for a week and didnt even run out before I charged it overnight anyways. Aside from initial charge, which i didnt pay attention to how long it took, I have charged it from dead at night to full 7 hrs later when I woke up so definitely doesnt take 24 hrs to charge
1498488
I usually charge mine over night after the red light comes on. It does flash continually while it is charging. However, after 8 hrs. of charging, it usually still flashes. To know if it is fully charged or not, just look at the number of green lights that are lit on the handle. If the top one (100) is lighted, it is fully charged.