Just a word of caution here. The R1 series of Optacon charges are a little more complex than today's chargers. They are both voltage and current regulated and designed to match the charging characteristics of the battery. The matching of the charger and the battery is one of the reasons for the extremely long usable life of the Optacon battery in comparison to other devices. The original Telesensory charger must be used. I'm sure that Richard will have these but if not, we do have some available here for both the R1 and R2. Nigel Herring Pentronics 33B Sheppard Road Emu Plains NSW 2750 Tel. +61 2 4735 7355 Email. service@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Web. www.pentronics.com.au -----Original Message----- From: optacon-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:optacon-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Pat Byrne Sent: Sunday, 14 August 2011 12:28 AM To: optacon-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [optacon-l] Re: Chargers for older units I'm sure Richard would have a replacement charger but it might be pricy. Perhaps one could take their Optacon to a Batteries Plus and let them recommend a solution. Old, simple technology. Trick would be getting the proper plug from the charger with, of course the proper voltage and current rating. Good luck. Pat ByrneAt 07:59 AM 8/13/2011, you wrote: >Hi all, >What does one do if they need a charger for an older unit? > >Also, Does someone have the contact info for the repairman, Richard in CA? > >Thanks, > >Lori > >to view the list archives, go to: > >www.freelists.org/archives/optacon-l > >To unsubscribe at any time, just send a message to: > >optacon-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word "unsubscribe" (without >the quotes) in the message subject. > >Tell your friends about the list. They can subscribe by sending a message to: > >optacon-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word "subscribe" (without >the quotes) in the message subject. to view the list archives, go to: www.freelists.org/archives/optacon-l To unsubscribe at any time, just send a message to: optacon-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word "unsubscribe" (without the quotes) in the message subject. Tell your friends about the list. They can subscribe by sending a message to: optacon-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word "subscribe" (without the quotes) in the message subject. to view the list archives, go to: www.freelists.org/archives/optacon-l To unsubscribe at any time, just send a message to: optacon-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word "unsubscribe" (without the quotes) in the message subject. Tell your friends about the list. They can subscribe by sending a message to: optacon-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word "subscribe" (without the quotes) in the message subject.