PURE ChargePAK C6L Rechargeable Battery Pack for PURE EVOKE-3, Élan II, ONE Classic and ONE Elite Radios
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Review by Mr. N. Mckenzie for PURE ChargePAK C6L Rechargeable Battery Pack for PURE EVOKE-3, Élan II, ONE Classic and ONE Elite Radios
(5 / 5)
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This is the updated version of the Pure battery pack, first available at the start of December 2007. I am using it with a Pure One radio.
It is a package the same size as 6 C type batteries, with a short cable and connector at one end. You plug the connector into a mating connector inside the battery space at the back of the radio, then fit the battery pack into the battery space. This is easy to do. Once fitted, the radio operates with or without mains power being connected. Whenever power is connected, the battery pack charges up and the radio operates from mains power.
The instructions recommend a 24 hour charge initially, which I did though the indicator suggested it was fully charged long before that.
In use I found it lasted for about 20 hours before the radio died. The indicator sits at 4 bars for most of this time then drops off quickly. From the drained state it took about 10 hours to charge again. However, I find it easier to keep the charger at my bedside and plug the radio in each night, so it does not normally fully discharge. This way, it is fully charged by morning and can be used anywhere in the house during the day for as long as needed, without running out of power.
Review by Paul/Essex for PURE ChargePAK C6L Rechargeable Battery Pack for PURE EVOKE-3, Élan II, ONE Classic and ONE Elite Radios
(4 / 5)
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After having replaced normal batteries a number of times, I bought this item. I also tried some of those cheap batteries from the £1 shop – lasted less than an hr (don’t bother buying)!
I am pleased with the item, however potential buyers might like to know……..
1. Once the product starts to loose its charge, it can run flat in a short space of time. I recon from three bars on the radio charge indicator to the radio ceasing to work was about 25mins. This can be a pain, so I now make sure that it is connected to the mains every couple of days…not a great problem, but buyers should be aware that the battery pack can loose its charge quickley, like its smaller re-chargeable battery brothers.
2. (Update April 2009) When coonnected to the mains, the unit only appears to charge when down to “one bar”. I had originally thought there was a problem, as connecting to the mains when only partially discharged did not initiate charging. Having used now for over a year, I understand more how the product works.
Would I buy the item again – yes.
Review by Douglas Taylor for PURE ChargePAK C6L Rechargeable Battery Pack for PURE EVOKE-3, Élan II, ONE Classic and ONE Elite Radios
(3 / 5)
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Buy carefully if you have a cold house! Got this at Christmas to go with a Pure One. Couldn’t get it to charge – it was as though there was a connector problem, the charging icon wouldn’t come on except momentarly and by the time you got the battery compartment closed it was off again. So – got a replacement, same problem. Found a blog suggesting that it might be ambient temperature related. The weather has certainly been very cold of late and I’m too mean to turn the heating up. Seems its operating (ie charging) range is 15-45 deg C. Tried a few experiments in a warmer than average room and got it to charge OK.
Review by welsh wizard for PURE ChargePAK C6L Rechargeable Battery Pack for PURE EVOKE-3, Élan II, ONE Classic and ONE Elite Radios
(5 / 5)
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replaces the older rechargeable battery – this one touted much longer battery life.
it’s easier to get into the battery compt than it’s predecessor and on 1 trial got 20hrs of play(left the radio on to see what would happen)
I love my ONE so this new battery is a real nice addition for extended plays outside the house holidays etcetc
Review by J. Byron-Jones for PURE ChargePAK C6L Rechargeable Battery Pack for PURE EVOKE-3, Élan II, ONE Classic and ONE Elite Radios
(5 / 5)
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An excellent, efficient and certainly less expensive method of running a
truly portable radio. Operates like a dream.