Polar HRM batteries.

[neon]

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.

 

[Bleve]

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.

 

[Donga]

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

 

[Bleve]

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.

 

[Roadie_scum]

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 (**** 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).

 

[Duracell Bunny]

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 (**** 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

 

[Roadie_scum]

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?

 

[Theo Bekkers]

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

 

[Duracell Bunny]

$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/postCategorySearch.do?headingCode=33626&suburbPostcode=4002+4004+4003+4001+9001+4000&businessType=jewellery+supplies&areaId=1063&locationClue=Brisbane&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

 

[JoeD]

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.
>