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Old January 23rd 07, 10:14 AM posted to aus.bicycle
neon
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Default Polar HRM batteries.


I sorry to bring this up again, (I think there was a thread on this, but
I can't find it) but can a jeweler replace a battery in a polar HRM. It
more than two years old, so it's out of warranty. And I don't go
swinnning with it, so don't have to worry about the 20m meter
waterproofness. So I'm thinking it would be OK. I wanted use it this
weekend.


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Old January 23rd 07, 10:31 AM posted to aus.bicycle
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Default Polar HRM batteries.


neon wrote:

I sorry to bring this up again, (I think there was a thread on this, but
I can't find it) but can a jeweler replace a battery in a polar HRM. It
more than two years old, so it's out of warranty. And I don't go
swinnning with it, so don't have to worry about the 20m meter
waterproofness. So I'm thinking it would be OK. I wanted use it this
weekend.


If you're not worried about it being waterproof, you can do it
yourself.

All you need is a set of precision screwdrivers. I did it on my old
M52.

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Old January 23rd 07, 11:49 AM posted to aus.bicycle
Donga
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Default Polar HRM batteries.


neon wrote:
I sorry to bring this up again, (I think there was a thread on this, but
I can't find it) but can a jeweler replace a battery in a polar HRM. It
more than two years old, so it's out of warranty. And I don't go
swinnning with it, so don't have to worry about the 20m meter
waterproofness. So I'm thinking it would be OK. I wanted use it this
weekend.


--
neon


Send it in to the distributor, Polar Performance in Adelaide. They are
a good business.
http://www.pursuit-performance.com.au/ . They won't overcharge you for
doing the job properly.

Donga

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Old January 23rd 07, 12:28 PM posted to aus.bicycle
Bleve
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Default Polar HRM batteries.


Donga wrote:

neon wrote:
I sorry to bring this up again, (I think there was a thread on this, but
I can't find it) but can a jeweler replace a battery in a polar HRM. It
more than two years old, so it's out of warranty. And I don't go
swinnning with it, so don't have to worry about the 20m meter
waterproofness. So I'm thinking it would be OK. I wanted use it this
weekend.


--
neon


Send it in to the distributor, Polar Performance in Adelaide. They are
a good business.
http://www.pursuit-performance.com.au/ . They won't overcharge you for
doing the job properly.


They do, however, take at least a week to get it back to you.

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Old January 23rd 07, 12:34 PM posted to aus.bicycle
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Default Polar HRM batteries.


neon Wrote:
I sorry to bring this up again, (I think there was a thread on this, but
I can't find it) but can a jeweler replace a battery in a polar HRM. It
more than two years old, so it's out of warranty. And I don't go
swinnning with it, so don't have to worry about the 20m meter
waterproofness. So I'm thinking it would be OK. I wanted use it this
weekend.


Jeweller should be able to do it. You can also do it as suggested.
Either you or the jeweller might consider laying some light silicon
sealant around the edges as you put it back together to keep it
somewhat watertight. The batteries can be nasty to find (Dick Smith
didn't even have 'em for the CR2354 in my s710). Try Battery World
(www.batteryworld.com.au) if you are having trouble (no commercial
interest - they just helped me out is all).


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Old January 23rd 07, 10:10 PM posted to aus.bicycle
Duracell Bunny
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Default Polar HRM batteries.


Roadie_scum Wrote:
Jeweller should be able to do it. You can also do it as suggested.
Either you or the jeweller might consider laying some light silicon
sealant around the edges as you put it back together to keep it
somewhat watertight. The batteries can be nasty to find (Dick Smith
didn't even have 'em for the CR2354 in my s710). Try Battery World
(www.batteryworld.com.au) if you are having trouble (no commercial
interest - they just helped me out is all).


I've always changed mine myself - the chest strap is easy to do (mine's
the one with the self-replaceable battery) & the watch needs a little
more care, the O ring needs removal, cleaning & re-greasing each time,
the lid needs careful cleaning & to be screwed down evenly. Even though
the watch may not be going under water, it's gets *very* wet under the
watch when you are perspiring.

Batteries are best bought from a jewellery supply shop (there are lots
of these around) for around 1/10th of the prices you'll pay for them
anywhere else.

DB


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Old January 24th 07, 02:57 AM posted to aus.bicycle
Roadie_scum
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Default Polar HRM batteries.


Duracell Bunny Wrote:
I've always changed mine myself - the chest strap is easy to do (mine's
the one with the self-replaceable battery) & the watch needs a little
more care, the O ring needs removal, cleaning & re-greasing each time,
the lid needs careful cleaning & to be screwed down evenly. Even though
the watch may not be going under water, it's gets *very* wet under the
watch when you are perspiring.

Batteries are best bought from a jewellery supply shop (there are lots
of these around) for around 1/10th of the prices you'll pay for them
anywhere else.

DB


$0.50? Where can I find a jewellry supply shop?


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Old January 24th 07, 03:20 AM posted to aus.bicycle
Theo Bekkers
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Default Polar HRM batteries.

Roadie_scum wrote:
Duracell Bunny Wrote:


Batteries are best bought from a jewellery supply shop (there are
lots of these around) for around 1/10th of the prices you'll pay for
them anywhere else.


$0.50? Where can I find a jewellry supply shop?


We buy Eveready AA alkalines (the black commercial, not for reasle type) for
$0.49 each, and I bought some watch batteries last year from the same
wholesaler for $0.90 each. Yes mate, they're the ones watch kiosks sell you
for $8.50.

Theo


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Old January 24th 07, 04:03 AM posted to aus.bicycle
Duracell Bunny
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Default Polar HRM batteries.


Roadie_scum Wrote:
$0.50? Where can I find a jewellry supply shop?

Start with Yellow Pages - for example in Brisbane that yields
http://yellowpages.com.au/search/pos...ne &stateId=4

I use Australian Jewellers' Suppliers or Seivers as a rule.

Take out the ones that sell precious metals, you're left with the ones
that sell findings, tools & batteries etc.
Some of the jewellery tools are tool p@rn, I warn you! But then I do
make gold jewellery as a sideline.

DB


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Old January 24th 07, 07:29 AM posted to aus.bicycle
JoeD
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Default Polar HRM batteries.

Batteries are easy to change if it's the model with 4 small screws on the
back.
Bought my polar just over three years ago and the first battery lasted less
than 12 months.
Couldn't be bothered going through all the hassel of sending it in and not
having it for over a week so I did it myself and it's still going after over
two years.
Doesn't say much about the original battery. Obviously too old or poor
quality.



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Donga wrote:

neon wrote:
I sorry to bring this up again, (I think there was a thread on this,
but
I can't find it) but can a jeweler replace a battery in a polar HRM.
It
more than two years old, so it's out of warranty. And I don't go
swinnning with it, so don't have to worry about the 20m meter
waterproofness. So I'm thinking it would be OK. I wanted use it this
weekend.


--
neon


Send it in to the distributor, Polar Performance in Adelaide. They are
a good business.
http://www.pursuit-performance.com.au/ . They won't overcharge you for
doing the job properly.


They do, however, take at least a week to get it back to you.



 




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