Francois Pienaar Posted March 11, 2017 Share I recently bought a power meter and it worked perfectly for a while. I then changed the battery and since then it's become VERY hungry on batteries. I'm a week out of EPIC and now it seems like I need a new battery daily. A friend mentioned once they start giving trouble they eat batteries (as in they don't sleep), but I'd just like to confirm this. Anyone had this issue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mongoose! Posted March 11, 2017 Share Sounds like a generation 1 model? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V12man Posted March 11, 2017 Share I recently bought a power meter and it worked perfectly for a while. I then changed the battery and since then it's become VERY hungry on batteries. I'm a week out of EPIC and now it seems like I need a new battery daily. A friend mentioned once they start giving trouble they eat batteries (as in they don't sleep), but I'd just like to confirm this. Anyone had this issue?yup- wet inside - got warrantied Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilipV Posted March 12, 2017 Share I recently bought a power meter and it worked perfectly for a while. I then changed the battery and since then it's become VERY hungry on batteries. I'm a week out of EPIC and now it seems like I need a new battery daily. A friend mentioned once they start giving trouble they eat batteries (as in they don't sleep), but I'd just like to confirm this. Anyone had this issue?If it is still not playing ball on the Epic, just switch it off and forget about it. You should have enough experience by now to not be a slave to your data and to be able to ride on feel. Omnico is the supplier. I've only had good dealings with them. Take it back to your LBS and have them start the warranty claim process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francois Pienaar Posted March 13, 2017 Share If it is still not playing ball on the Epic, just switch it off and forget about it.You should have enough experience by now to not be a slave to your data and to be able to ride on feel. Omnico is the supplier. I've only had good dealings with them. Take it back to your LBS and have them start the warranty claim process. Thank Phil. Yes, I wouldn't say I'm a slave to the numbers, but as this is my first EPIC I was hoping to keep a close eye on the IF to make sure I don't go too hard too early and mushroom cloud ja know. I updated the firmware this am and have left a battery in. Let's see how long it lasts. My solution for the epic is to buy a battery per day. nonky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Wakefield Posted March 13, 2017 Share Take the cap off, use a hair dryer at mild speed for a few minutes and dry the unit out. Leave the cap off overnight and place new battery in the morning. Should be perfect and good to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingScot Posted March 13, 2017 Share Same boat as V12man for me - wet inside. Warranty claim...should get you the version 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted March 13, 2017 Share Take the cap off, use a hair dryer at mild speed for a few minutes and dry the unit out. Leave the cap off overnight and place new battery in the morning. Should be perfect and good to go.This ☝????It's a damp thing Also try to seal the cover when its operational againMaybe insulation tape or something for some waterproofing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted March 13, 2017 Share Alternatively, place the crank arm in a large enough tub with rice (completely covered) for as long as possible. If you can get clay desiccant (silica gel), it's even better - it's those sachets you find in shoes and other products sensitive to mould. nonky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Wakefield Posted March 13, 2017 Share This ☝It's a damp thing Also try to seal the cover when its operational againMaybe insulation tape or something for some waterproofing No don't do that, the moisture created from it being covered is often what damages the unit. The Gen 2 units don't need that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted March 13, 2017 Share No don't do that, the moisture created from it being covered is often what damages the unit. The Gen 2 units don't need that.Yip ????????As a precaution:When I ride in the damp or wet, I tape it up And then remove it when back home to air When I ride in dry, I remove the tapeNot lekka to lose numbers when you want to have a look during a ride Got Gen 2 on the MTB Will have to upgrade my roadie sometime ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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