I understand jocko homo has passed... RIP.
Anyone have any ideas who could service this? I am missing it greatly as I've gone through several other converters and really want my Legato back.
Anyone have any ideas who could service this? I am missing it greatly as I've gone through several other converters and really want my Legato back.
What does it look like inside? A hi-re pic of the circuitry might give some clues as to how complicated it might be to fix.
which model ART Legato do you have?
there are some threads indicating that the Legato II is powered by an internal rechargeable SLA (sealed lead acid) battery. perhaps it just needs a new battery
there are some threads indicating that the Legato II is powered by an internal rechargeable SLA (sealed lead acid) battery. perhaps it just needs a new battery
Legato II is indeed powered by an SLA battery. From some emails I had with jocko a few years back:
"The battery should be easy to find. I have seen them at Walmart and Home
Depot. It is a 7 A-hr 6 V battery."
"The battery should be easy to find. I have seen them at Walmart and Home
Depot. It is a 7 A-hr 6 V battery."
My Legato died relatively quickly, and it was just a fuse. Been fine since, for a couple of years.
There are compatible LiFePO4 batteries in that form factor that should just drop in, and may last much longer than the SLA.
SLA and LiFePO4 battery chemistries have different charging profiles and requirements. float charge, common with SLA battery chargers can cause some Lithium types to overcharge, build up excessive pressure/ explode.
best to replace with another SLA for safety reasons, Legato wasn't designed specifically for Lithium cells.
best to replace with another SLA for safety reasons, Legato wasn't designed specifically for Lithium cells.
I"m pretty sure all the packaged LiFePO4 batteries include protection and balancing circuits, so the possibility of explosion is very remote. And charging requirements are almost identical. Ultralife specifically says: "Charge with any 2 stage charger designed for use with Lead Acid batteries."
https://www.ultralifecorporation.com/Go/5-1016-Lead+Acid+Replacement+Brochure.aspx
https://www.ultralifecorporation.com/Go/5-1016-Lead+Acid+Replacement+Brochure.aspx