Polar FT7 Not working after 5 months...1 swim
dreamtoned10
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Soooo annoyed,
My HRM has stopped working 2 days after I used it for the first time swimming. ( Its supposed to be ok upto 50ft deep) I just went in a regular pool, and as I bought it five months ago the shop wont do anything about it without a receipt. What will I do??!! I only have it 5 months, I assumed the battery was dead so replaced that, and that wasnt the problem.
Any advice?! Has this happened to anyone else with this watch/hrm?
PS the watch is working fine, its the heart rate part thats attached to the belt that doesnt seem to be sending a signal
My HRM has stopped working 2 days after I used it for the first time swimming. ( Its supposed to be ok upto 50ft deep) I just went in a regular pool, and as I bought it five months ago the shop wont do anything about it without a receipt. What will I do??!! I only have it 5 months, I assumed the battery was dead so replaced that, and that wasnt the problem.
Any advice?! Has this happened to anyone else with this watch/hrm?
PS the watch is working fine, its the heart rate part thats attached to the belt that doesnt seem to be sending a signal
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Is it saying heart rate signal not found? Try wetting the sensors on the strap first, then put the strap on , then start the hrm. Some people dont know about wetting the sensors.0
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OH MY GOD I LOVE YOU!!! It worked!! Yay!! I used to use it religiously daily until moving house, and I hadnt used it in about 5 weeks, then started using it again last week, and it just seemed to stop working!
I totally fogot about wetting the sensors, thankyou so much for taking the time to reply...it cost me €117 ( a lot) so I was actually upset that Id no receipt after moving house!!
I love this website lol
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I didn't have luck with in while in the pool but was okay afterwards......
If I were in your shoes I'd call the 800 number and talk at length with them about the whole thing. I had very good luck with their customer service folk....number is on their website.
Good luck, I know it is frustrating...we invest so much mental energy into their products and we just want to be able to rely on them!0 -
Ps it didnt even say signal not found, it said nothing just made a weird noise, and occasionally said " Check heart rate transmitter" Just in case anybody has the same problem in future.0
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Good to know! i just got the FT7 black/silver last week. Last night at the gym it displayed " Check heart rate transmitter" during my cardio after my weight training session.
I did wet it when i first started, but i'll prob throw an extra splash before my cardio next time.0 -
Glad it started working...I've worn my FT7 in water...do NOT push the buttons while wet! Just a warning!0
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Does anyone ever have an issue with yours giving you a 00 heart rate reading?? I get that every once and a while. The number will go round and round and round like it wants to give me a HR, but then it either tanks to 00 or jumps to something ridiculous like 203. So either I'm dead or had a heart attack! I clean the strap religiously with soap and water and this happens often. Any suggestions? Mine is also only 4 months old (usage wise).0
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Does anyone ever have an issue with yours giving you a 00 heart rate reading?? I get that every once and a while. The number will go round and round and round like it wants to give me a HR, but then it either tanks to 00 or jumps to something ridiculous like 203. So either I'm dead or had a heart attack! I clean the strap religiously with soap and water and this happens often. Any suggestions? Mine is also only 4 months old (usage wise).
WEt the sensors before putting on...0 -
Yes. Make sure it's wet before you strap it on.0
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I had a problem getting my Garmin HRM and pedometer to resynchronize with my watch earlier this year when I had to change the battery for the first time. Since the battery ran down in the HRM, I decided to change the battery for the all of the devices (watch, HRM, and pedometer). I ended up calling customer support and told them about the problem I was having and they sent me a new HRM and pedometer within two days. They even gave me an upgrade to the premium model and expedited delivery since I had a century bike ride event I was planning on participating in that upcoming weekend. Everything synchronized perfectly and I was back in business. I have needed to replace the battery again this past month and did not have any problems. I thought about using it for my lap swim this past weekend, but decided not to risk it even though it is advertised to be water resistant. Garmin just introduced a new line of multisport fitness watches specifically for swimmers Forerunner 910XT0
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Does anyone ever have an issue with yours giving you a 00 heart rate reading?? I get that every once and a while. The number will go round and round and round like it wants to give me a HR, but then it either tanks to 00 or jumps to something ridiculous like 203. So either I'm dead or had a heart attack! I clean the strap religiously with soap and water and this happens often. Any suggestions? Mine is also only 4 months old (usage wise).
WEt the sensors before putting on...
I just started having these same issues about 2 weeks ago. My Polar FT4 is a year old. I wet the sensors thoroughly. I don't know if it's the battery or what in Sam Hill is going on with it.
And that's too funny, "dead or having a heart attack" because that's exactly what I was thinking. I thought, "Damn, I'm really kickin' *kitten* today. I caused my HRM to completely stop working, because it couldn't keep up" LOL0 -
Does anyone ever have an issue with yours giving you a 00 heart rate reading?? I get that every once and a while. The number will go round and round and round like it wants to give me a HR, but then it either tanks to 00 or jumps to something ridiculous like 203. So either I'm dead or had a heart attack! I clean the strap religiously with soap and water and this happens often. Any suggestions? Mine is also only 4 months old (usage wise).
Yes, I have this problem! I have a Polar FT4 that's about 8 months old. The problem started a few weeks ago, and seems to be getting worse. I don't know what causes it, but I have to stop the HRM, and move the chest strap around over and over again until I finally get a normal HR. And yes, I always wet the sensors before putting it on, so I know that's not the problem.0 -
Those "heart attack" symptoms sound like they could be the result of an ill-maintained strap. As well as wetting the sensors, the strap does have to be washed reguarly - rinsed after every use and machine washed every four uses I think the manual says.
If you don't do this, the fats from your body stop the conductivity, no matter how much you wet it.
I found this out after doing an internet search because I had exactly the same problem when I first bought mine. Because I'd only worn it for literally two minutes to see whether it worked, I figured it didn't need rinsing afterwards.0 -
Does anyone ever have an issue with yours giving you a 00 heart rate reading?? I get that every once and a while. The number will go round and round and round like it wants to give me a HR, but then it either tanks to 00 or jumps to something ridiculous like 203. So either I'm dead or had a heart attack! I clean the strap religiously with soap and water and this happens often. Any suggestions? Mine is also only 4 months old (usage wise).
Yes, I have this problem! I have a Polar FT4 that's about 8 months old. The problem started a few weeks ago, and seems to be getting worse. I don't know what causes it, but I have to stop the HRM, and move the chest strap around over and over again until I finally get a normal HR. And yes, I always wet the sensors before putting it on, so I know that's not the problem.
There is a product called Buh-Bump that is an electrode gel that may help the sensors maintain contact during a swim. But, I've read in general that it can be kinda hit and miss when using a HRM while swimming.0 -
Mine kept loosing my heart rate too. Then I thought I haven't put it in the washing machine for a while. I try to wash it as much as I can in the washing machine but can be difficult to do as I often need it on the days I do the washing! LOL. Anyway I found that I was only tickling the strap with water and if I really soaked the pads I didn't have the problem anymore. Fingers crossed! Anyone know if you can buy extra straps?0
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Yes, you can definitely get extra straps. If your local supplier doesn't stock them, try eBay.Anyone know if you can buy extra straps?
EDITED TO ADD They're about £15 new for buy it now on eBay, or if you're not in a rush you could bid on a few. 0 -
i wore mine once in a pool and it totally stopped working after that!!! I always wet it and it still doesn't work! When I initially put it on it will find my heart rate but as soon as I start moving it tells me to check it and it reads 00. Kind of useless if I can't get my accurate calories burned. But on a side note it did do that once before I wore it in the water but it does it now every time. I've only had it a few months as well and can't take it back! It really makes me angry!0
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Have you washed the strap in the washing machine lately?When I initially put it on it will find my heart rate but as soon as I start moving it tells me to check it and it reads 00.0 -
My heart rate cant be found on my hrm sometimes or sometimes it says my heart rate is in the 200's. When do you know when the battery needs to be changed?0
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There should be an indicator on the watch that indicates it needs a new battery.
Trust me, I know that the pads need water. I did read the instructions LOL and I do wash the strap. It's also starting to stretch out no matter how much I make it smaller. I'll try that electrode gel - thanks!0 -
Mine is a Polar FT4, when the battery only has 10% left (might be 20%, but in any case well before it's dead) a symbol will appear.My heart rate cant be found on my hrm sometimes or sometimes it says my heart rate is in the 200's. When do you know when the battery needs to be changed?
EDITED TO ADD: Close, just checked and the point at which the symbol appears is 10-15% of battery life left. At this point the light will stop working too.0 -
the sensors i swear has to be sopping wet for it to pick up your heart rate! thats a good thing, but when you forget the strap in your car and its 30 degrees out...its kinda nippy when you put it on!!0
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I've had a Polar for a couple of years, and I found that the strap stretched out after wearing it. Make sure to tighten your strap so it's snug on your chest (ESPECIALLY in the water). The other problem I've found is my sports bra will push it down or get in between it and my skin, which will give me a 00 reading.0
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OH MY GOD I LOVE YOU!!! It worked!! Yay!! I used to use it religiously daily until moving house, and I hadnt used it in about 5 weeks, then started using it again last week, and it just seemed to stop working!
I totally fogot about wetting the sensors, thankyou so much for taking the time to reply...it cost me €117 ( a lot) so I was actually upset that Id no receipt after moving house!!
I love this website lol
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I'm too scared to wear mine in the pool, even though it says you can and I'd love to know how many calories I burn while swimming. Lol!!0 -
Yes, I kept getting the Check Heart Rate Signal or whatever message, and I find now that I wet it religiously, I get the heart rate right away. It was maddening!0
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Does anyone ever have an issue with yours giving you a 00 heart rate reading?? I get that every once and a while. The number will go round and round and round like it wants to give me a HR, but then it either tanks to 00 or jumps to something ridiculous like 203. So either I'm dead or had a heart attack! I clean the strap religiously with soap and water and this happens often. Any suggestions? Mine is also only 4 months old (usage wise).
This happens to me when I forget to wet the sensors.. then I smack myself in the head, and say "duh dummy!" LOL0 -
so glad i found this topic. mine has been doing some of the crazy stuff other people have been talking about (not finding a heart rate, jumping around a lot) and i realized i haven't washed the strap in a while. i wet the sensors before each use so i'm hoping it's that! if not, i'll try the battery. thanks ya'll!0
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I am on my 2nd Polar HRM. First I bought the FT4 anyone else here find that the face of the FT4/FT7 cracks easily? My bronze FT4 is really cracked. So I went to Sports Auth and got a New Balance one ...they suck by the way. Returned it and got the Polar FT7 in red/black. Now this one is cracking after only a few cardio classes. I didn't even whack it on anything ...just had it in my bag. Glad I have the 2 year return/replace coverage on it. I can return it no questions asked for 2 whole years.0
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Ohh and I also get the "check heart rate monitor" frequently even after wetting the sensors really good. Maybe cause it's so new? I lost a whole half of a 1 hr class because of this it's very maddening !! Esp when thats the reason you buy it to see what you burn and only records 30 min >:0
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For anyone still having issues with a FT4/FT7 or any Polar with wearlink strap - I posted this awhile back on when I came almost to the point of throwing it out / throwing a fit / buying a new strap. I have not had an issue with mine since and it's now nearing 1 yr old of 5 day a week use.
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/322302-is-your-polar-wearlink-strap-giving-you-grief?hl=wearlink+grief#posts-5535052
Cheers
Oh & PS - from my research the gels are "not" a good idea with the fabric type wearlink straps with the Polars - it tends to clog the sensor mesh even more...0
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