Hi All,
I've recently bought my first electric bike in the form of a brilliant Lafree Twist Comfort (4 speed), ideal for me in a hilly rural area near Dover as senile decreptitude approaches.
The original owner of the bike took sick and died six months after buying it new, the bike was then stored for nearly three years until I bought it. The transfer covers had not even been peeled off!!
Problem; the Panasonic charger appears to be one of those that should have been recalled. It does the deep discharge / recharge cycle fine, but sometimes leaves the battery half charged on top-up charging and refuses to go any further. This has caused me a problem on long runs.
Giant have been extremely unhelpful and basically say 'Tough' even though the charger was supplied faulty (barstewards!!!) and have offered me a new one for £120!! only problem, they are out of stock until the new year!!
Question - can anyone tell me the Panasonic code number of the new one, the Giant part number is 2440-SP101A-003. the old Panasonic charger was EKJ019.
Has anyone tried a proprietary 24v charger (can rig a plug swap easily enough) with or without the thermister as I don't want to spend £120 even if I can find a Panasonic.
Any help appreciated.
Chris.
I've recently bought my first electric bike in the form of a brilliant Lafree Twist Comfort (4 speed), ideal for me in a hilly rural area near Dover as senile decreptitude approaches.
The original owner of the bike took sick and died six months after buying it new, the bike was then stored for nearly three years until I bought it. The transfer covers had not even been peeled off!!
Problem; the Panasonic charger appears to be one of those that should have been recalled. It does the deep discharge / recharge cycle fine, but sometimes leaves the battery half charged on top-up charging and refuses to go any further. This has caused me a problem on long runs.
Giant have been extremely unhelpful and basically say 'Tough' even though the charger was supplied faulty (barstewards!!!) and have offered me a new one for £120!! only problem, they are out of stock until the new year!!
Question - can anyone tell me the Panasonic code number of the new one, the Giant part number is 2440-SP101A-003. the old Panasonic charger was EKJ019.
Has anyone tried a proprietary 24v charger (can rig a plug swap easily enough) with or without the thermister as I don't want to spend £120 even if I can find a Panasonic.
Any help appreciated.
Chris.