Does this Braun Series 7-760cc Shaver have an overcharge protection feature to keep it from overcharging when left on the cleaning station for long periods of time?
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You are welcome. After 9 days of shaving heavy beard everyday the thing used 60% of its reserve according to the charger/cleaner when I returned home. Took razor, supplied brush and supplied carrying case. Didn't need intrechangable power cord at all.
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The charging station actually shuts its self off after charging/cleaning which prevents overcharging, I think.
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10 minutes after completing charging, the shaver or cleaning station switches to a stand-by mode and all displays turn off.
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The charging module goes into "sleep mode" after cleaning/charging.All lights go out on the razor.
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Thanks for your advice.Since raising this question, I've switched to a Braun 7 Series razor and put the question to them. I believe all the new top line shavers uselithium-ion batteries so that Braun's answer would apply equally to the Panasonic.Braun told me that it is fine to plug in after every use as long as you let the battery run down through normal use every six months.Hope this helps.
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Have had mine for almost a year so far and no problems other than the fact that the shaver only gives about 5 good shaves before it needs recharging...and yes, I follow proper charging instructions. Other than that, it's great both wet and dry.
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It is best to leave the Braun 8995 360 Complete electric shaver in its Clean&Renew base station. The station cannot overage and it is best to bring the battery up to complete recharge after every shave. The life of the NiMH batteries that Braun uses is dependent upon the number of deep-discharge/recharge cycles, so it is best to keep those to a minimum. That being said, both NiMH and NiCad batteries must be deeply discharged and recharged periodically to prevent them from developing a "memory." The Braun Clean&Renew station AUTOMATICALLY performs a deep discharge/recharge cycle about once every six months. I usually run my 8995 down to discharge and then do a 24-hour recharge about once every four months. (Braun seems to think that once every six months is adequate.) Other than that I leave the shaver in the base station. OTOH, NiCad batteries used in older shavers should be kept topped-off and run through a deep discharge/recharge cycle at least once every three months; NiCad batteries can run through more cycles and usually last longer than the newer NiNH batteries, but they are heavier for the same energy content and are toxic to the environment if discarded carelessly. Lithium-ion batteries such as those used in the newest shavers like the Braun Pulsonic never develop a "memory" and should always be kept topped-off. The lifetime of Lithium-ion batteries depends upon their actual age and not so much upon the number of discharge/recharge cycles they have been through. If one comes upon a sale of Lithium-ion batteries at a very low price, one can be sure that the batteries have been sitting on a shelf for awhile. The black "stuff" is microscopic metal fragments that are ground from the foil and cutter block (mostly the former) during the process of shaving. It could mean that he is pressing the shaver too hard upon his face.
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I don't know why the manual states this for the 1290X, and customer support says this, but my shaver appears to have the travel lock function. I just tested it. I hold the switch for about 1 sec. and it locks. To turn it back on, I have to hold it for another second. I always use this when I pack it and travel. That seems like a locking function to me.
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Yes If the shaver is not fully charged, it does have a power cord to use while shaving. I highly recommend this product. I hope this helps you.
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No, there is over-charge protection built into the battery. With that being said, I still remove my batteries when I see the charge is complete. The 18 month warranty doesn't hurt either :-)
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i CLEAN THE SHAVER,MANUALLY,WITH A SMALL BRUSH FROM AN OLDER SHAVER,AFTER EACH USE.I run the the cleaning component,only when it needs the charge as well. No need to waste time on the whole clean,wash,dry and charge each time. Terry
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Im not sure. I only bought the shaver. I rinse this shaver (with the shaving head removed) after every use with warm water. I would go to the Braun website to check if there is a set with the cleaning unit.
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The charger is a brick that you plug straight into the wall, not a cord or anything you could use while shaving if that's what you're asking. The shaver sits on top of the brick when you plug it in.
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Yes, Internal over-charge and over-discharge protection to prevent battery over use.
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not as is. the cleaning station is the only way to charge the razor as far as i know. you may be able to buy a different stand/charger.
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Any time the shaver is in the charging/cleaning stand it will charge. The charging is automatic but you have to start the cleaning cycle manually. I still caution about these shavers because I have had 2 of them and both have had charger/cleaning stand failures within 2 years rendering the cleaning function unusable. The stands start to leak within 18 -24 months. After the first one I bought and it failed I thought that maybe they would have redesigned the stand since others must have had similar experiences. I even bought the next level up but found that it was the exact same stand and sure enough a little after a year it failed and started leaking. The shavers are pretty good but it is true that they are not very good on the neck or jaw line. A lot of reviewers have made the same statement. I'm in the market for a replacement and don't feel I want to buy a 3rd Panasonic which is unfortunate as I have always liked Panasonic products but the design of these charger/cleaners is flawed. It's a small O-ring connection where the cleaning cartridge connects that is the cause of the leak I believe. Panasonic requires that you send both the shaver and the stand to them if you want to repair the leak which is ridiculous - they don't need the shaver for a leak in the stand and the customer still needs to shave while the stand is getting repaired. The stand looks a little different now but can't tell if there has been any reengineered internals.
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I havent noticed any overcharging issues with mine. It indicates when each battery is fully charged.
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Yes...according to a Clarasonic representative it is similar to a toothbrush charger. The unit can remain in the charger and plugged in all the time. You can not overcharge it.
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Not necessary. You can clean it using the Sonic Vibrating Cleaning Mode, which takes just a minute to clean it. I use the cleaner liquid alternatively and it charges as well as cleans at the same time. You can also leave the shaver in the charger as it doesn't over charge.
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I actually don't know. Here's why. Almost everytime I use it I store it in the charger so it charges after each use. On occasion while traveling I've used it maybe five times without charging and it's held the charge through that and when I did charge it after that use, I never noticed how long it took. The shaver doesn't tell you how much of the battery is left before it needs to be charged. I guess they assume you'll store and charge it after each use.