Bought two, both DO NOT work with batteries alone. The batteries are BRAND NEW. The fans are BRAND NEW. Not sure what gives here?
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I have not had this problem with mine. Am very pleased with the fan....keeping it in my car for when my golden is inside. (Never during really hot weather of course!)
487717
I have 2 of these. I got the 2nd one because the first one would slow down/go through the batteries way too fast. I unscrewed the backs so i could change the batteries around when it slows down, which seems to help. Then i just use duct tape or masking tape to keep it together. They both still work. They just slow down too quickly.
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Hmmm, I haven't had that problem, but like other's have said, I would first verify the polarity of the batteries (the + and -) are facing the right direction, and if that still doesn't work, check to see if the metal contacts are actually making good contact with the batteries... if they aren't, you may have to use a small screwdriver or needle nose pliers to pull the metal contacts out just a bit. (be careful not to break it off).
487719
The batteries are difficult to get in and harder to get out. I haven't have a problem. Be sure the batteries are facing the right direction and try to turn them a bit to be sure they have good contact.
487720
When you plug in the DC jack it disengages the battery circuit. It may be stuck, and not re-engaging the circuit when pulled out. Try plugging in the barrel jack and popping it back out a few times (with no power going to it).
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I have had mine for a year and a half. I am on the same original batteries. Maybe try reversing the batteries around in case the inside wires are crossed. If they still don't work, contact the seller for an exchange or refund. I am sorry this is happening to you :-(
333173
Yes, I had the same problem. You don't have to rewire your fan, just put your batteries in it and go for it! Gary
70499
thank you for asking, it not work, I bought two of them few month ago but I just try to use them last month but one of them boke at power source and an other one not woke at all, please let me know what can I do.
1529208
each fan uses 2 d batteries which we get from the dollar tree store. My wife uses both of them 8 hours a day, 5 days a week...and the batteries last all at least 2 week before needing to be changed
1062107
Have only ever used the power supply that was purchased from Amazon, along with the keyboard. Batteries have never been in it. It was a gift for my grand-daughter and there have been no issues whatsoever. You may have a defective power supply?
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I wasn't really impressed with these batteries. I use a fan at work every day that need (in some fans) 2 and other 4 batteries. One battery stopped working all together. I had bought duracell rechargables years ago that worked for years with no problem Now I can't find those but went to a regular battery store and found some that work ok.
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Sorry my fan was not working too,for a week one of the fan stopped working ,since we throw the box we can't return it to amazon,they have to improve this product because the appearance is good but the performance is bad.
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Oh man, I'd double check your wiring.From the overly complicated instructions this is what it boils down to. (for me)-Control boxPower from positive terminal of batteryGround from negative terminal of batteryOptional ign. Switch power. (hook up for fan to only operate when key is "on".-FanPositive power from control boxGround from control boxMake sure all wires are on proper contactsDouble check all electrical connectionsShould have nothing to do with the temp probe itself, because with the temp turned all the way down, the fan will activate. Oh man, I'd double check your wiring.From the overly complicated instructions this is what it boils down to. (for me)-Control boxPower from positive terminal of batteryGround from negative terminal of batteryOptional ign. Switch power. (hook up for fan to only operate when key is "on".-FanPositive power from control boxGround from control boxMake sure all wires are on proper contactsDouble check all electrical connectionsShould have nothing to do with the temp probe itself, because with the temp turned... » Read More Oh man, I'd double check your wiring.From the overly complicated instructions this is what it boils down to. (for me)-Control boxPower from positive terminal of batteryGround from negative terminal of batteryOptional ign. Switch power. (hook up for fan to only operate when key is "on".-FanPositive power from control boxGround from control boxMake sure all wires are on proper contactsDouble check all electrical connectionsShould have nothing to do with the temp probe itself, because with the temp turned all the way down, the fan will activate. « Show Less
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Although I read about this sort of thing from some other reviewers, I did not have this problem. I added the charged batteries, turned it on, and it worked. I don't know if there's a remedy other than exchanging the product. Sorry.
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i have the same problem as well, the fan is really noisy when in the mode of battery saving!
587229
Stewart, this fan consumes too much battery power, suggest you use a small fan like used on a computer, mine works fine. Dennis
448759
I have two like this, but they're a little different from each other. I remember once I thought one of them was broken because I had just changed the batteries but it would not turn on. Then I realized it wasn't set to play on batteries or something... I can't remember exactly what the issue was, but it was a very "duh!" moment. Otherwise just get another one - it's $6 crap from China.
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Actually, I believe the question itself is flawed. Why purchase an "extra" transmitter if you want both fans to work on a single remote? Yes, two fans can be operated with a single remote but it will not take long until they are out of sync with each other. Press the light button and one light will come on as the other goes off. If you have at least one on a wall switch then it is relatively easy to get them back into sync. Just change the codes within the fan unit to be the same as within the transmitter. You probably will not like the results because of them getting out of sync often. Actually, I believe the question itself is flawed. Why purchase an "extra" transmitter if you want both fans to work on a single remote? Yes, two fans can be operated with a single remote but it will not take long until they are out of sync with each other. Press the light button and one light will come on as the other goes off. If you have at least one on a wall switch then it is relatively easy to get them back into sync. Just change the codes within the fan unit to be the same as within the transmitter. You probably will not like the results because of them getting out of sync... » Read More Actually, I believe the question itself is flawed. Why purchase an "extra" transmitter if you want both fans to work on a single remote? Yes, two fans can be operated with a single remote but it will not take long until they are out of sync with each other. Press the light button and one light will come on as the other goes off. If you have at least one on a wall switch then it is relatively easy to get them back into sync. Just change the codes within the fan unit to be the same as within the transmitter. You probably will not like the results because of them getting out of sync often. « Show Less
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Well, Chad. The ones i bought work Perfect, No Issues. Sounds like your problem could be a Ground Issue? I guess i would hook them up, one at a time, to a good 12volt battery. makeing sure if the problem follows the same light. then...take that light apart and look for any possible Faults?
1080311
It sounds like you got a faulty pair. Mine have been quiet and I love them. I'd try another pair and use good batteries.
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It doesn't, I'm almost 100% sure of it. It gets power via either AA batteries or a USB connection. FYI: My fan stopped working after using it for just one week. I can't figure out what's wrong. Hugely disappointing since it's so quiet and has a nice appearance.
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I don't know about the fan with the rechargeable batteries, but I know the 02 Cool fan with the 8 batteries worked a lot better than the one with the 6 batteries. The one with the 6 batteries hardly gave a breeze and we sent it back. The one with the 8 batteries is much better. Hope this helped.