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    Lafree SP1 Charger problem

    Miau, I solved the problem eventually in February and the problem seems similar to what you report. However the devices I had problems with were on the over-temperature circuit. This has a thermister and a thermal cut-off device. Both devices failed. Circumstances of failure were I topped up...
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    Lafree SP1 Charger problem

    Andy, Apologies for picking up on this old thread but I have experienced the same problem with the Metco charger flashing 3 times when plugged in and then no charging occuring. Did you solve the problem or did you resort to buying a new charger ? Thanks Brian
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    Problem charging Panasonic EKE007 NiMH battery for Lafree Twist

    Flecc, Having trawled the site I have found a similar problem in May 2009. aaannndddyyy reported the same three flashes on the charger and no charging. Can't see how to send a question direct to a member on the site as I was wondering how he solved the problem. According to the METCO website...
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    Problem charging Panasonic EKE007 NiMH battery for Lafree Twist

    Flecc, Thanks for the advice. The existing thermistor resistance at room temp, say 21 degC, is 7.5k. I put in a nominal 10k resistor (actually measured 7.5k) but charger did the same thing - 3 flashes and then nothing. Ditto with a thermistor (nominal 15k) which measured around 20k. On open...
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    Problem charging Panasonic EKE007 NiMH battery for Lafree Twist

    Hi, new on the site although I have read lots of threads in the last year as I researched electric bikes. Finally two weeks ago bought a Lafree Twist on ebay (2002 vintage). Bike is great - took it out yesterday and got 35miles on full pedal assist which is brilliant. Battery was showing all...