Gerbing Dual Port Heat Controller With Wireless Remote Follow Up
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- Опубліковано 15 гру 2020
- Follow-Up on the Gerbing Dual Port Temp Controller and Dual Wireless Remote
In this video we follow-up on our review the Gerbing Dual Port Temp Controller (G1218U-ACC-930-001-10001) and Dual Wireless Remote (G1218U-ACC-931-001-10001) Where we address the synchronization persistence issues brought up in the previous video.
Includes a lot of detailed information I was unable to locate in other videos, reviews, or manufacturers information.
UPDATE: 11/21/2021-
The (replacement) remote has stayed in sync from basically early April until mid November without issue. During that time there was no power applied to the controller, and the remote was not turned on. They were not even stored near each other during that timeframe. At this point, I consider the issue fixed/resolved. Thanks, Ride safe, Namaste -GeezeRider
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Thanks for the prompt reply and the heads up on how to successfully use the remote to revert to the previous setting.
It will always remember. I’ve left it over the entire summer and it maintained its sync.
Definitely learned a lot from your two videos on the Gerbing remote, and I have had one for a long time.
Thank you for the kind words Joe, and we're glad you found the information helpful.
Ride Safe, Namaste. -GeezeRider
Great video and very helpful
Liked your presentation very much. However I was disappointed that you never changed the temperature settings using the remote. Perhaps changing the temperature settings from the remote, then turning the power off and seeing if the controller remembered the changed remote settings when you turned it back on would have been a worthy test. I realize your videos are 2 years old but they showed up when I did a search for "Gerbing heated wireless controller". I watched both videos fully. Thank You.
Hello Craig, thank you for your comments. Those are good points. Over the course of the 3 winters from the publishing of the video, the unit would return to the setting it was on when powered off. The caveat is that if you turned the remote off, then the unit would revert back to the lowest setting (the lowest before the remote clicks off). If you didn't use the remote, but instead just used the buttons on the unit, it would always power back up to the last setting. The remote doesn't draw a lot, so if your charging system doesn't benefit from turning the unit off/down before turning off the bike, you could leave the remote at the current setting like I have been doing, and then it resumes at that setting when you start the bike/reconnect power to the unit. I hope this information covers your concerns. Ride Safe, Namaste. -GeezeRider
Thanks for sharing. I watched your other video with the Warm and safe dual heat troller. Overall which would you prefer and why. The Warm and safe appears to less bulky for easy storage when riding.
Hello NDpendentConnection,
Form factor is definitely a prime consideration, and you've already called that out in your question. If space is limited than Warm and Safe is the way to go between them and Gerbing. Both companies are solid. Warm and Safe has been in business since about 1995. About 28 years, so definitely not a "new kid on the block", and their products have been well and positively reviewed by many retailers and purchasers.
However, if space is not as big a consideration I would point out that Gerbing has been in business since about 1978. About 45 years. They continually develop new products, and have a reputation for quality. This can often mean similar classes of products might be a bit more expensive from Gerbing than others. But, if I'm only going to buy 1 heated jacket in 15 or 20 years, I'd try to get the best product possible.
The Warranties on Heat Controllers are worth reviewing carefully before purchase -
From the Warm and Safe website: "If it fails due to faulty parts or manufacturing within 3 YEARS of your purchase we WILL replace or fix it."
From the Gerbing website: "For over 45 years, Gerbing has been the industry leader in developing heating technologies and has earned the trust of our customers by standing by the quality and performance of our products. We continue to stand by our products because we know our customers rely on them for comfort and safety during the harshest conditions. We currently offer three different warranties:
Lifetime Warranty: Our Gerbing Heating Elements & Microwire Heating System are protected forever under our lifetime guarantee.
One-Year Warranty: All non-electrical components of our clothing are warrantied for one year after purchase. In addition, our temperature controllers, electrical plugs, connectors, solder joints, and connection cables are covered for one year.
90-Day Warranty: Batteries and chargers are warrantied for 90 days after purchase."
So, if all considerations wound up being equal for my particular needs, I'd probably go with Gerbing.
Ride Safe, Namaste. -GeezeRider
@@GeezeRider Thank you sir.. Keep
Did a new CR2032 battery fix the suspect controller?
Hello lqqkout4thedue, I have not yet replaced the CR2032 battery in the suspect remote. I have been exclusively using the replacement remote Gerbing sent, and that has been working without incident. I will say that I did try the suspect controller at a later date, and several times it synced and operated without incident. Thanks. Ride Safe, Namaste. -GeezeRider
Any longer term update on the remote sync issue? Is it staying synced a whole season?
Hello JMFlora Group, The (replacement) remote has stayed in sync from basically early April until mid November without issue. During that time there was no power applied to the controller, and the remote was not turned on. They were not even stored near each other during that timeframe. At this point, I consider the issue fixed/resolved. Thanks, Ride safe, Namaste -GeezeRider
@@GeezeRider Thanks for updated update and the outstanding thorough reviews.
If you had the remote velcroed to your jacket what distance can it maintain communication. Going in to a restaurant etc?
Hello Craig, I need a little more information to answer your question. In the scenario you're describing, where is the receiver (the part that plugs into power and the various ports on the jacket)?
@@GeezeRider left at the bike or on the the jacket at the bike. Or if the remote is attached to the bike and you go away from the bike with main controller on you basically how far away can the remote be from the main controller to maintain connection?
The remote uses "Bluetooth Low Energy" or BLE for transmission. The Nominal maximum range for BLE is 330 ft. Note that there are a LOT of external factors that can reduce that range- Devices not being in line of sight, ambient signal noise in the are, being inside a structure, etc.. Basically expect a bit less than that range in practical application. Also note that there is a newer version of BLE which allegedly has a greater range, but I doubt that's being used in these products. This is why you may see differing statements about the maximum distance for BLE in your search results.
I'm still a bit unsure of your proposed use case, and I'm curious: Is your primary thought here to have a 12v source (like a rechargeable battery) powering the jacket as you walk away from the bike mounted transmitter? I ask because the connection is broken when power is removed from the controller (the part that powers the jacket). Connection/bond is resumed when power is applied to the controller, and the remote is turned back on.
Ride Safe, Namaste. -GeezeRider
@@GeezeRider Ok, Thanks for the info. I hope was searching for heated gear and this was the brand I was interested in. Came across your video to see if they had problems with reliability. I'm not familiar with heated gear and was just gathering info to see if I wanted to invest in it. Watching your videos just led me to questions of curiosity more than anything. Now I have a better understanding and it didn't dawn on me that leaving the bike with the gear on requires unplugging from the power. Stupid me. LOL. So I see why you asked about an alternate power source. And no I wasn't thinking that way just an error on my part of unplugging from the bike. Thanks for your help.
Have you done a video on the gerbing Bluetooth controller ? I have one that's "suspect"
Sadly not much gerbing support to fix, replace one I have since it's not supported. Odd mine only seems to work sometimes if I turn off my phone's Bluetooth then gerbing Bluetooth controller sometimes connect's an may work some times
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Hi Joe, I haven't done a review of Gerbing's bluetooth (or 7 volt products), nor do I own any. My personal preference is not to have to mess with my phone to make temperature adjustments when on the bike. Depending on where you bought yours from, you might be able to get support for your issue. For example "The Warming Store" is really good about getting you in touch with the right people from the manufacturer if you bought through them. You can also always reach out to Gerbing directly. www.gerbing.com/contact-us
@@GeezeRider thank you for the response. I have both 12 volt and 7 volt. I like the 12 volt on my motorcycle and ATV cuz it delivers more heat and can for extended periods. I like the seven volt also went out and about like skiing.. the Bluetooth controller allows you to set the temperature desired and it maintains it instead of low medium high can set it to for example 78°