Keep needing to turn my Polar off and on

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WildcatMom82
WildcatMom82 Posts: 564 Member
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The first couple times I turn it on it pops up with a HR of 00. If I turn it off and on 2-3 times it will finally register my HR. Is that a sign of a low battery? I tightened the strap a bit since it was getting a little loose, but as far as I can tell I'm putting it on in the same position I always have and never had a problem.

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  • EstiloPanama
    EstiloPanama Posts: 245
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    Are you using a saline solution or an electrode gel behind the chest strap? If not, you may want to try it. Supposedly, you can use saliva, but electrode gel lasts a lot longer. I got some on Amazon.
  • WildcatMom82
    WildcatMom82 Posts: 564 Member
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    I just looked it up and I guess the gel isn't recommended with what I have (Wearlink 31). Thanks for the suggestion!
  • rockerbabyy
    rockerbabyy Posts: 2,258 Member
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    ive had that happen when i needed to throw the strap in the washer, but it could also be a sign of low battery.

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