oxford solariser

Hey guys, iv bought a oxford solariser, I fitted it to the bike this morning and the blue light was flashing away saying it was charging, however iv just come home in the dark and its still flashing. is this meant to happen?, I even tried covering it so the street light wasn't interfering with it but it was still flashing.

Thanks
Dan

 

Rtfm

 

Sinewave, I read the manual that came with it and also did an online search but could not find anything , so I asked on here

 

I have a Maplin's one and to be honest I have no idea if the LED continues flashing even in the dark. Doubt the LED would provide any major drain but to be safe you could check the current draw with a multi-meter.

Would have thought there would have been a diode to prevent reverse flow, but that could be duff.

If it is a fault you won't be the first. Google found this post from 2012, no answer though. Solar Battery Charger - Triumph Sprint Owners Club

 

i guess the next thing after RTFM sinewave suggested is to try calling oxford.
good luck

 

cheers bonjo, I managed to ring them earlier, they have only heard of this once before but are willing to exchange it

 

good to hear about the happy ending- did they acknowledged it was a fault?

good of you to post the resolution. no doubt it will benefit another poor soul with similar problem

 

yes mate, apparently its only been brought to their attention once before