Member Contributer MBrane Posted March 29, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted March 29, 2016 Put an OHM meter across the liners themselves. If they match it's likely the controller that's gone tits-up, and that's an easy fix if you know how to solder. I had a sleeve wire go bad on my Gerbings jacket liner recently. Since they no longer do free warranty repairs I did it myself. Took about a half hour to replace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted March 29, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted March 29, 2016 Measured the gloves with my Fluke, 12.7 and 13.2 Ohm, so close enough no?. Hoping Powerlet will tell me what the 8.1 -that flashes briefly upon connecting to 12V- signifies, but if they are not stepping up to the plate, I gladly hear what I could do myself then. The controller looks like this: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer BCmcrider Posted March 29, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted March 29, 2016 Measured the gloves with my Fluke, 12.7 and 13.2 Ohm, so close enough no?. Hoping Powerlet will tell me what the 8.1 -that flashes briefly upon connecting to 12V- signifies, but if they are not stepping up to the plate, I gladly hear what I could do myself then. The controller looks like this: IMAG3669_1.jpg IMAG3670_1.jpg I'd take that circuit board and wash it with a small brush and lots of alcohol, (yes, the kind you drink but drink it while you use isopropyl for the circuit board). I can see some of what looks like corrosion which can affect the IC. Rinse well and let dry, you may find it works again. It looks like it got wet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer MBrane Posted March 29, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted March 29, 2016 Worth a shot worse that can happen is it still doesn't work. Lots of replacement controllers out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted March 30, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted March 30, 2016 Nope....Powerlet have yet to respond to my querie what 8. on the display means and what they propose. Not ready to fork out $50+shipping on a Powerlet product that so far has been a bit of a let down. for that the price of their controller kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer BCmcrider Posted March 30, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted March 30, 2016 You probably didn't use (drink) enough alcohol. Worth a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer MBrane Posted March 31, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted March 31, 2016 I would wire up a simple varister controller, and ride on. ICs are for computers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted March 31, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted March 31, 2016 I will google varister and if I get stuck will PM you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted April 1, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted April 1, 2016 Gave Powerlet a call since I didnot get a response to my question via their contact form. As expected, great customer service (it is an USA-based company), they will send out a spare controller. Googled Varistor/VDR but euh........................ if there are any links out there how I can build one for my gloves.............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted April 15, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted April 15, 2016 Kudos to Powerlet (part of Coliant Group) customer service!!!! A replacement controller arrived yesterday from across the pond. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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