# Problem With Tempest Device after extended vacation

**URL:** <https://community.tempest.earth/t/problem-with-tempest-device-after-extended-vacation/18392>\
**Category:** Tempest Owners\
**Tags:** tempest\
**Created:** [August 21, 2022, 4:37pm UTC](https://community.tempest.earth/t/problem-with-tempest-device-after-extended-vacation/18392 "2022-08-21T16:37:06Z")\
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**Author:** ![allenjh](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3be4f8/32.png) [@allenjh](https://community.tempest.earth/u/allenjh)\
**Post date:** [August 21, 2022, 4:37pm UTC](https://community.tempest.earth/t/problem-with-tempest-device-after-extended-vacation/18392/1 "2022-08-21T16:37:06Z")

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I have been on an extended vacation. My system went down on June 18, 2022. I returned yesterday and rebooted my hub and connected to my WiFi system. I was unable to connect my hub to my Tempest Device. I took down the device and powered it off and back on again. I have no LED indication at all. I assume my battery may have gone dead. Is there a way to recharge the battery on the device?

Thanks,

Jim

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**Author:** ![storm\_tracker](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/community.tempest.earth/storm_tracker/32/5771_2.png) [@storm\_tracker](https://community.tempest.earth/u/storm_tracker)\
**Post date:** [August 21, 2022, 6:08pm UTC](https://community.tempest.earth/t/problem-with-tempest-device-after-extended-vacation/18392/2 "2022-08-21T18:08:01Z")

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Sounds like the battery in the Tempest may have been depleted beyond Solar charging. Tempest is probably a candidate for the Power Booster Accessory ([Power Booster Accessory – WeatherFlow](https://shop.weatherflow.com/collections/all/products/power-booster-accessory)) unless one of the “Tech gurus” knows of another work-around without having to purchase the PBA.

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**Author:** ![eric](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/community.tempest.earth/eric/32/13553_2.png) [@eric](https://community.tempest.earth/u/eric)\
**Post date:** [August 21, 2022, 6:15pm UTC](https://community.tempest.earth/t/problem-with-tempest-device-after-extended-vacation/18392/3 "2022-08-21T18:15:31Z")

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toggle the switch several times back and forth … sometimes some micro corrosion can settle in. Was it in the sun on a regular basis ? Maybe try to let it some on a table in full sun with the switch set to on. If after a good day of sun you switch it again and no led comes up I guess it is dead.  
In that case [open a support ticket](https://help.weatherflow.com/hc/en-us/requests/new) and they’ll help you out ( replace it)

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**Author:** ![system](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/uploads/sws/original/3X/9/5/954d64c24c1612a76fabaaa3298be78bac443b7f.png) [@system](https://community.tempest.earth/u/system)\
**Post date:** [February 12, 2024, 6:16pm UTC](https://community.tempest.earth/t/problem-with-tempest-device-after-extended-vacation/18392/4 "2024-02-12T18:16:25Z")

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