Is the 18volt really more powerful at cleaning than the 12 volt ? Or is it a matter of battery life ?
201342
Mine is new, so I haven't had a chance to test battery life. But, Yes, it is more powerful for cleaning than the 12 volt.
201343
I've never had a 12 volt so can't answer your question. It works well for picking up crumbs in the kitchen and family room. Also does lift the nap on carpet. I'm very happy with mine.
307005
I really like my 18 volt cultivator. don't know if there is much differnce between the two voltages. I just know that with a full charged battery I can work up between the rows in my garden for over 30 minutes. I out lasts me. I really am glad to have it.
333092
Get the corded unless you can clean with less then 5 mins of vacuum time after 24 hrs of charge.
1195221
Doubt that there is much differance... I got the 20v because I already had 20v B&D; batteries.... believe me you'll need the extra batteries..... great tool for light clearing and storm clean up and I knew that when I got it. I love the saw but only get 20 minutes of use with the battery fully charged. The differance with weight etc... would be minor.
703471
They tell you not to leave it plugged in for more than 6 hours; I usually leave it in the outlet that long and it works for at least two complete cleanings of a 2600 sq ft. house. I also have a second battery so I am always ready to sweep up due to the grandchild factor......
1541836
Not sure if I can tell you of a better choice, we use ours in our camper ( kids and long hair dog), as well as around the house to complement the central vac, it picks up dog hair and dirt you can't see. Weare very happy with the choice, we havent run out of battery but we aren't doing whole house
1769933
Not this one. Vacuum only. You can continue to search amazon . There is also one listed with batter and charger. Somewhere around $120.00. If you already have 18v batteries and charger, then this is a great deal.
1370933
I'm very satisfied with the 20V version, use it mostly for my DIY projects orotund the house. I just completed a major renovation with an addition the my home, these tools held up well, plenty of torque for what I needed. Never used 18V version so cannot compare. Hope this helps
1496782
Speed is slow witch is what you want with the cleaning products you will use with this. Power is good, but is dependent upon the age of the batteries and how their charge memory is. Batters are easy to replace at home depot. I have this product and the original black and decker machine. The BDhas new batteries and a new charger. Work great. Remember, you don't want high speed here.
1091583
Very big difference, it has a lot more power than the 12volt verison. If you are going to be doing a lot of building you want the bigger one. It makes the job a whole lot easier. Can zip right through for drilling or putting screws in.
642727
I have not seen the two together, but from reading the descriptions, it looks like one of the main differences is the extra battery included with the more expensive one. If one had a large area to clean, this might come in handy.
433047
I know I have used others in the past and they tend to bogg down after a short while and suck the battery life. I used my rotary face scrubber for nearly a year every other day before I notice a slight change in the battery output and the performace of the scrubber. I changed the battery and I will be good for many more months.
1706204
I don't know, I only have the 24 Volt battery. I guess you would have to get the dimensions of both and compare them. Also, will an 18v battery power a 24 v. unit?
1586502
If you are talking about piles of grass on grass, it is not that powerful. Light leaves on grass might work for you, although I have only used it for this once with very light leaves. I find this very satisfactory for blowing grass and dirt on hard surfaces. I wouldn't expect this to be satisfactory for clearing things off lawns. t use the 24 volt version. Higher voltage may give you more power. I just didn't need that.
894499
Superior! I can charge the battery and three months later it will have full charge, unlike the 18V. The 20V last longer, jobs that I did with the 18V, I needed three fully charged batteries to complete; with the 20V, one. Plus, it is a lot lighter.
1459059
This battery had a very short life. I was very disappointed in performance. As far a cleaning and battery life, I have dogs and must clean system daily. Hope this helps.
1181786
I'm actually not sure because I've never run the battery dead to worry about it. I'm very happy with this purchase. Keep in mind it is not heavy duty, but it does the job for any smaller clean up jobs. I'm a guy but I got it for my wife but I use it more then she does.