TELEDYNE WATER PIK WP360 WATERPIK ORAL IRRIGATOR CORDLESS HANDHELD

Customer Reviews

Fixing your Waterpik's "Battery" Problem

2008-09-11
I have had two rechargable Waterpiks. Both had the same problem. After about 5 or 10 months the unit gradually loses the ability to charge up. Most users assume that the battery became defective.

I really need this thing so I decided to look into it and found that the battery in each case was fine. What happens is that the connector on the charging cable gradually deteriorates. This might be due to getting wet repeatedly combined with corrosion and deposits. The inside of the female part of the connector gets get eaten away and actually gets larger in diameter. The electrical connection deteriorates and finally becomes unusable. As a result the battery no longer gets recharged.

I found that the "AdaptaPlug" connector system available at Radio Shack has the same pin diameter and pin spacing. By whittling some plastic away I made a better connector from the Radio Shack parts and now the Waterpiks work like new.

The part numbers of the Radio Shack connectors needed are:
Male: 273-1742
Female: 273-1743

Bad product.

2008-07-07
Don't waste your money on this thing. The battery does not hold a charge. The operation is poor. Mine died after less than a year. Waterpik should be ashamed to have put this on the market. But some other brand...like the Panasonic EW-1270.

water pik

2007-12-19
This waterpik is very helpful in getting at the bits of food that your toothbrush misses.The only problem is that it is hard to see when it is empty & needs re-filling.

Good idea, bad plan...

2007-10-26
While this is a good idea, a hand-held version of the popular water-pik, this implementation could have used more work. On the unit I purchased, the nozzle-tip will not stay in the unit. This is likely because there is only one small catch to hold the nozzle-tip. The 'classic' water-pik hand-unit has four catches. Without the additional holders the nozzle may pop-off into the mouth and create a choking hazard. Another design issue is the small reservoir - I doubt I could finish my entire set of teeth without multiple fill-ups. Guess I should just break down and buy a replacement 'classic' water-pik.

Cordless Waterpik Disappoints!

2007-10-03
I've owned this product for nearly six months. The manufacturer claims the battery should last a week, but for the last month or so I've had to charge it before each use. Even with that, the flow of water poops out before I finish. In addition to the weak battery, the tip release, on and off buttons are very close to each other, making it likely that you'll have unexpected results when trying to push the appropriate one. More than once I've had water squirting around the bathroom because of the design. On the plus side, it is astonishing how much gunk the product removes, even after brushing. My advice... the idea is great, but get one that plugs in!

Nice portable unit

2007-10-02
Cordless Dental System Water Jet - Convenient, hand held design. Rechargeable, no batteries needed. Clinically proven to fight gingivitis. Promotes healthy gums and healthy smile. Lightweight, space saving design. 2 Low pressure tips for gentle cleaning. 2 high pressure tips for deep cleaning. Tips rotate 360 degrees to reach all areas of the mouth. Easy-to-fill flip top reservoir. Stays charged for approximately 1 week, depending on use.

waterpik

2007-08-20
Very frustrated with this product. I have a couple of them, and both stopped recharging after a couple of months. Other than that, I like the product, but for this reason I would not recommend it.

Untested Product

2007-05-12
I received the product in a timely manner. It looks like new.
I haven't used it yet. It was purchased for traveling purposes.
I have no reason to suspect it will not work perfectly.

We need a new category for this product

2007-01-15
I would rate this water pik zero stars if they had such a category. We are slow learners so I bought a second one after the first one dropped dead after 3 months usage. Then the second one died too. I sent one back to Waterpik and it was replaced. I am not optimistic about its longevity. Needless to say when the third one poops out I will move on to another water jet product. Even stupid people eventually get the message.

compromised

2006-12-14
After a month's use (in the shower) and perhaps 5 rechargings, the unit failed. I took it apart to find electronics fine but motor grinding when hand-rotated. It was never pleasant to use - needs to be operated held vertically, refilled every 30 seconds, and recharging was awkward with no stand, no charging indicator, and an ominous warning not to charge while switched on - but the on-off switch is tactile (and unlabelled).