Philips Kala Cordless Phone

If the batteries are AA/AAA, try removing them, flatten then completely in e.g. a torch, then recharge them in an external NiMH/NiCd charger and replace in phone.

Also some of these phones need to be logged into the base units as I recall, though I have no idea how we used to do it!

Brian

If AA/AAA, try new batteries to see if it powers up ok. Check the wallwart with a multimeter. If its not those, its unlikely to be worth repairing

NT

Thanks - that has got it working - but maybe the charger is playing up - but the indicator was showing fully charged on our return. Very odd. Maybe ready for the bin.

Bateries can be dodgy, ie one from the set may well be not holding a charge under load conditions.

Brian

Good timing - or perhaps not so. We've got a Kala too - like it as it has = different registers for Family and Friends with different call tones so we = know if it's Family, Friend or Foe calling! It needs replacing but I can't= find another phone with this feature so we soldier on with it.=20

But over the last 24 hours I suspect the batteries have started to go as it= 's not working properly and the charging indicator is running continuously.= Quite happy to change the batteries, but how do I know if they are NiMh o= r NiCd ?

Rob

If they are non standard cells so not marked, check Ebay for a replacement pack. It's unlikely to be Ni-Cad unless pretty old.

In message , "Dave Plowman (News)" writes

A Google of 'philips kala cordless phone' brings up loads of hits for suitable batteries. They appear to be two AA Ni-MH.

Presumably any manufacturer will do.

I have a Philips phone which does use two AAAs. But covered in shrink wrap with a connector lead welded to them.

In message , "Dave Plowman (News)" writes

If you use a really hot iron, and you don't linger, you can easily solder wires directly to 'ordinary' AA batteries (even the case end). A