Anybody find the Syslite hot?

[hockey_magnet]

Got a new Syslite yesterday. I needed to use it right away so I just plugged it in and turned it on so I was charging it and using it off AC. When I picked it up after it had  been on for a couple of hours the case was quite hot to touch. Normal?

Chris

 

[Kev]

Got a new Syslite yesterday. I needed to use it right away so I just plugged it in and turned it on so I was charging it and using it off AC. When I picked it up after it had  been on for a couple of hours the case was quite hot to touch. Normal?

Chris

Charging and running will have a warming effect for sure ... not certain what you consider "hot". Too hot to touch ?

 

[Timtool]

It gets slightly warm when you load it like any battery, but i wouldn't call it hot in normal conditions. I used it a few times with the power cord connected, but can't say i noticed any heat.

 

[hockey_magnet]

While not too hot to touch I thought it was more than just "warm" after 2 hours plugged while simultaneously charging and running. I'll give it another test.

 

[zapdafish]

The motor needs a break in period at which time it will run hot... oh wait, nm  [tongue]

Mine is still on the way but one of the main reasons I want it is that it isn't a major heat source in an un air conditioned room.  I imagine electronics running a bit hot doesn't contribute much to the over all temp in a room like a lit halogen light does.

 

[Holzhacker]

The only time mine feels hot is when I leave it sitting too close to the BBQ for too long. Every time this happens I'm impressed none of the plastic has melted.
As far as charging or using with a battery it has never felt hot.

 

[hockey_magnet]

The motor needs a break in period at which time it will run hot... oh wait, nm  [tongue]

Mine is still on the way but one of the main reasons I want it is that it isn't a major heat source in an un air conditioned room.  I imagine electronics running a bit hot doesn't contribute much to the over all temp in a room like a lit halogen light does.

Oh there's no way it gets that hot, warm, whatever. It's just warmer than I would have expected, I bought it for the same reason, also kept burning my fingers on the stupid halogen.

 

[Aaron Underdahl]

I got a chance to use my syslite for the first time on Saturday. After 8 hr of use while plugged into the wall, my syslite was definitely warm to the touch. But not close to being uncomfortable.  I assumed this is due to the internal battery charging along with the light output. I have yet to use it with battery power only to see if that makes it run any cooler.

 

[ceddy]

on the same topic, anybody know what the part number for the US wall charger is? I'm seeing 498 857 or 702 250. I have the euro syslite... will be nice to stop charging it in the car!

 

[Kev]

on the same topic, anybody know what the part number for the US wall charger is? I'm seeing 498 857 or 702 250. I have the euro syslite... will be nice to stop charging it in the car!

I haven't got it in front of me, but I thought the Syslte charger was multi voltage friendly ... just needing a plug adaptor.

Check the little label for the voltage range.

 

[hockey_magnet]

on the same topic, anybody know what the part number for the US wall charger is? I'm seeing 498 857 or 702 250. I have the euro syslite... will be nice to stop charging it in the car!

The voltage range is 100-240. Like Kev says. I think you just need the plug adapter. the numbers on the plug adapter are 15.2078 and 15.2894 if that's any help. the number on the charger is FW7556/12 Output is 12v 1.5A

 

[jacko9]

I have only used mine with the on-board battery and have not felt any heat.  I use it to highlight cutting lines on my bandsaw, drill press and when cutting dovetails.  So far, I love this handy little light.

 

[fdengel]

The voltage range is 100-240. Like Kev says. I think you just need the plug adapter. the numbers on the plug adapter are 15.2078 and 15.2894 if that's any help. the number on the charger is FW7556/12 Output is 12v 1.5A

Is it also 50/60Hz friendly?

 

[ceddy]

thanks for the replies. At any rate I would like to order a spare wall charger, the EKAT is simply unclear as it shows two parts. I will take it up with the dealer.

 

[tjskinny]

I have a similar question;

I just picked up one of the syslite I on the reconditioned sale.  Charging didn't produce any excessive heat. But after I unplugged it and used it for an hour it was uncomfortable to pick up and when I placed it back on the charger the charge light was a solid red - "Battery temperature is outside the permitted range."

I let it cool and was able to charge it again.  I haven't used it again after charging to see if it repeats but wanted to know if any others have experienced this.

I do have a syslite II as well and never had this issue.  Is this a difference between the syslite I and II ?

Thanks.

 

[gsdvorak]

I have 5 Syslites and none of them get hot- barely warm after charging.  Sounds like yours might have an issue- definitely worth reaching out to Festool about it.

Gerald