when we charge the new batteries both the charger and the battery box lite start out red. 2-3 hours later the charger is green but the battery has no
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Hi! I have an older model on which the lights never turn green. For my charger it usually takes 12 hours (overnight) to charge up the battery pack. Once fully charged,I can mow for an hour or so. This probably doesn't help too much -- I guess you could test the battery with a voltmeter if you have one to see if it's actually charging. Good luck -- hope it works out...
1937103
I had the same problem. My first attempt at solving it was to order a new charger from Newton. It seems to have solved it for now, although now I have to keep is continually charging to keep the charge level in the green area. I'm not sure why.
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Eventually after the battery is fully charged the light goes to a steady green. If the battery is defective, a red light will indicate that. This charger is a little more critical of the overall health of the battery. Some people have commented that the charger says to replace the battery were other chargers say it is fine. I have only had this happen to me one time and I believe the battery probably should have been replaced.
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The red light will turn to a solid green. The first time you charge the unit it will take a while. My first charge took 8 hours.
795608
Yes the light on charger changes its colour. It normally takes about 4-5 hours for the batteries to fully recharge.
7660
No, the LEDs should light. Try reseating the batteries, sometimes they don't line up right. They should light red initially then change to green after they are finished charging.
1443260
The battery was low in charge, and the charger is not very powerful. Mine charged with the indicator red for about that long when I first used it. I'd give it at least 10 hours to turn green unless the battery gets hot (in which case its bad and needs replacement).
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I learned that sometimes running a discharge cycle first then let the charger do it's job works really well but if the batteries are there for hours, there most be something wrong, are the batteries new or are they over a year old? Some old batteries will never charge. There's a chance also that the charger may be defective.
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You are correct, when plugged in and the batteries are installed the light will turn red when it is charging. Once it is finished it will turn green.
779699
The light on the charger turns from red to green. I usually let the battery charge over night so that the next morning it is fully charged.
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Hey dude... On the one I received, there is a small light on the bottom (or top) of the charger that shines red or green. It will be green until you place the battery on the charger, then red when you put the battery in, then back to green when it's done. Mine took about 1 hour or so.
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I have a problem, that might be related and I wanted to ask people as well. When I put the battery in the charger (I have two), most of the time, even though the battery is empty, the charger shows green light and does not charge. I have to put the battery in slightly elevated angle and push on it and then it will start charging. So maybe your batteries were not charged at first place. Also happens to me, that the batteries discharge if not in use for 2-3 days, so before use I always recharge.
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My charger's green lights show if the batteries are fully charged, or if I don't have any batteries installed in the charger. The red lights come on when the batteries are actually receiving a charge. Make sure you have fully removed the protective plactic that covers the new batteries when they are shipped, or your charger will think no batteries are installed, and the lights will stay Green.
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When you plug it in with a dead battery, the light should be red., When it is done charging, the light will be green. If your charger does not do this, you have a bad charger. I had bought a lower priced model, and it did not work. So be sure to get a quality charger.
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Something must be wrong with your charger. Mine works fine. After use I repace my unit in the charger and the Orange light will turn to green (indicating a full charge )after one or two hours. Ready for use again. I have had no problems with my unit and use it for 30 to 40 minutes every other day ..Kendra
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When the battery is charging it stay on red but when it's done it do go to green that indicate fully charged
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I have this charger (2nd one), the red light only appears when the battery is at its lowest charge and will begin flashing green as it charges up. When the green light stays on, you battery is fully charged.
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Hi Thomas Q., I ordered mine and plugged it in and I believe it has charged the batteries. I will check tonight when I get home to see if they were fully charged and let you know. I do know the charger red light came on when I plugged it in which should signify it is working and charging.FD