NLove
New member
If it makes you feel better, I have a good chunk of time on the short neck version. It has worked perfect.
Very Displeased with Ibrid
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Justins00ss
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New unit showed up Saturday. Plug in a fresh battery and all seems well so far.
DaveT435
Member
I`m curious, mine does something similar to that, only it`s usually when the battery starts losing power. I attributed it to the battery going low. When you were running yous on batteries did it ever die like that?
Can this polisher be run on an electrical cord? Seems kind of self-defeating, as most bought this as a battery-driven polisher for use to be untethered to a cord, BUT if an electrical cord "solves" this power problem, maybe it is a workaround.
By the way, on a related note, does anyone use the Ibrid with optional brush attachments for cleaning upholstery or carpets?? If so, how well does it work for that cleaning process?
By the way, on a related note, does anyone use the Ibrid with optional brush attachments for cleaning upholstery or carpets?? If so, how well does it work for that cleaning process?
Justins00ss
Active member
Didn`t matter if the batter was fresh or not. Would still do it. Hence why they sent me another new one as there must of been an issue with it.
Yes it comes with an ac power supply that plugs into a cord. Didn`t matter if it was plugged in or the battery was being used. As a matter of fact it started acting up when the ac power supply got plugged in. Tried switching back to the battery and it was still acting up.
Either way it`s over for now. Got the new tool and will see how it behaves.
Accumulator
Well-known member
It`s the connections for the power-source that are dodgy, right?
Justins00ss
Active member
Don`t quote me but I believe so or its the switch. But the first one that gave me issues I could slightly move the battery and the unit would turn back on then shut off.
Accumulator
Well-known member
Aw man, I just *know* that if I don`t wait for [however long] I`ll get a problematic one...right before they come out with a redesign.
Justin00SS:
This may seem like a rhetorical question: Do you find yourself using the Ibrid a lot for various detailing tasks? Like EVERY detail and maybe for an hour (or two) on every detail?? Despite this power problem, has it been a worth-wile equipment purchase to you in your detailing? Or will you be using the Flex PE8 more often now, despite it being a rotary-only tool??
This may seem like a rhetorical question: Do you find yourself using the Ibrid a lot for various detailing tasks? Like EVERY detail and maybe for an hour (or two) on every detail?? Despite this power problem, has it been a worth-wile equipment purchase to you in your detailing? Or will you be using the Flex PE8 more often now, despite it being a rotary-only tool??
DaveT435
Member
I`m not Justin, but I can tell you I definitely use mine every detail for an hour plus I would estimate. I had a PE 8 and rarely used it. While it ran small pads the machine is fairly good sized and doesn`t fit into a lot of spots.
Justins00ss
Active member
Hi Lonnie. When doing correction and coating jobs, yes I find myself reaching for the Ibrid quite often. The PE8 is more of a back up tool now but does work great. But as pointed out it can`t fit into certain areas very well. That`s were the ibrid shines. That`s the main reason I`m keeping it because its so versatile and easy to use. But if this happens again then I will have to rethink some things.
slowride66
SLOWRIDE "take it easy"
I do realize that this thread is over 5 years old now.
I bought mine in 2016 paid for it in Person@ AutoGeek headquarters Stuart ,Florida. to learn it was still on the ship.
I detail Harleys.
Cordless & Size was the main attraction. After trying them out at the "free detailing" class help by Mike Phillips. I was sold.
Used to be I could compound & polish a Black Harley with one Battery .
then I noticed it slows at 1/2 power so I would switch them out.
With in the 1st year the Batts were FUBAR, after a lot of phone calls & a unpleasant man they sent me newer ones
Fast forward to 10/2020 I bought another set (3rd set) they did not last a year after many phone tag sessions RUPES sent me a 4th set now the 3rd set battery dates are 202006 which is 06/2020 the 4th set is 202007~ 7/2020
3~ 5 minuet run time I was literally wearing out the charger finishing a Bat wing on a Harley ( yes product drying out on Vehicle) .
Now more phone tag with Rupes the girl tries to tell me I need a new machine when I get to the Technical support I`ve done my testing the Charger works just fine & the Machine runs steady on the A/C adaptor (which I hardly use because it get tangled in handle bars /foot pegs ,shifter brake pedal etc.)
Specking with tech support I tell him this & he says he will get me the newest batteries they have when they arrive they are 202105 05/2021
Now the 5th set comes in & I charge them up
less than 5 minutes of run time.
To make matters worse I can`t even buy any from AutoGeek . Which is 5 miles from me.
I have thousands of Dollars worth of pads & products that revolve around this tool.
Yes I have a PXE 80 but a 1 & 3" backing back doesn`t do the job (don`t know why FLEX did not put a 2" backing pad in there ?) they make one ( PXE 509.248 only available in Europe) WTF!?!?!
So at this point I am seriously considering buying battery repair tools & supplies .
Seems to me if you want it done right ya have to do it yourself.
Tell me about your NANO story.
PEACE!!
I bought mine in 2016 paid for it in Person@ AutoGeek headquarters Stuart ,Florida. to learn it was still on the ship.
I detail Harleys.
Cordless & Size was the main attraction. After trying them out at the "free detailing" class help by Mike Phillips. I was sold.
Used to be I could compound & polish a Black Harley with one Battery .
then I noticed it slows at 1/2 power so I would switch them out.
With in the 1st year the Batts were FUBAR, after a lot of phone calls & a unpleasant man they sent me newer ones
Fast forward to 10/2020 I bought another set (3rd set) they did not last a year after many phone tag sessions RUPES sent me a 4th set now the 3rd set battery dates are 202006 which is 06/2020 the 4th set is 202007~ 7/2020
3~ 5 minuet run time I was literally wearing out the charger finishing a Bat wing on a Harley ( yes product drying out on Vehicle) .
Now more phone tag with Rupes the girl tries to tell me I need a new machine when I get to the Technical support I`ve done my testing the Charger works just fine & the Machine runs steady on the A/C adaptor (which I hardly use because it get tangled in handle bars /foot pegs ,shifter brake pedal etc.)
Specking with tech support I tell him this & he says he will get me the newest batteries they have when they arrive they are 202105 05/2021
Now the 5th set comes in & I charge them up
less than 5 minutes of run time.
To make matters worse I can`t even buy any from AutoGeek . Which is 5 miles from me.
I have thousands of Dollars worth of pads & products that revolve around this tool.
Yes I have a PXE 80 but a 1 & 3" backing back doesn`t do the job (don`t know why FLEX did not put a 2" backing pad in there ?) they make one ( PXE 509.248 only available in Europe) WTF!?!?!
So at this point I am seriously considering buying battery repair tools & supplies .
Seems to me if you want it done right ya have to do it yourself.
Tell me about your NANO story.
PEACE!!
John U
Member
Can`t help you with the Ibrid but I can show you a 2" Flex backing plate I made by using a Stanley Surform shaver on a 3" plate spinning at full speed. Add an APS extension and you`re ready for tight spaces.
The Guz
Mike
Sounds like you need a new tool. Have you considered sending it in for repair. Rupes only charges $85 and they replace what needs to be replaced.
I have no issues with the batteries on mine. I purchased it when it first came out. The power switch is starting to act up but I use it pretty often. I will be sending it in for repair.
Guz:
How many hours of operation would you "guess" you have on this particular Ibrid with the power switch problem?
I ask because, are you using it on a regular basis, like 20 hours a week, and more frequently turning in on-and-off within those hours of operation.
(Yes Captain Obvious, using an Ibrid more frequently and turning it on-and-off constantly WILL wear out the power switch! They do not call you Captain Obvious for nothin`! Just sayin`.....)
This thread reminds me of how similar Italian-made power tools are to their automotive counterparts: When they work, they are great, but when they don`t, they are a pain to fix!
The Guz
Mike
I have no idea. Many hours since I bought it when it first came out in 2016. It still works fine just intermittent start up from the contact switch.
Setec Astronomy
Well-known member
Where do you get that APS stuff? A Google seemed to only show Australia. (somehow I feel like I`ve asked this question before)
2016? Is that all? Somehow it seems like a lot longer ago when I went to the intro out here on the East coast.