I have the 18 volt black and decker hedge trimmer. Will the 40 volt charger be more powerful or just provide longer battery life?
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I am not sure if you are asking if you can use the 40 V charger with your 18 V battery or if you are asking if a 40V unit is more powerful than an 18V unit. So I will answer both questions. You cannot use the 40V charger with the 18V unit. The 40V will provide you with greater power and greater battery life.
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40 volts will be more powerful over 18 volts. Longer battery life has to do with the amp hours, not the voltage. This battery has 1.5 amp hours (1500mAH) of capacity. Without knowing the current draw, you can't calculate how long the battery will last per charge. However, as I have this trimmer and have used it a few times, I can comment on how long the battery does last. I run out of things to trim and still have battery left. I have two batteries because I have several of these B&D 40v yard tools. When using the edge trimmer for my very large yard I do go through one entire battery. But with the trimmer I have yet to discharge it fully. With 2 batteries I can edge my yard, trim bushes, and blow the grass off the drive and walkways. I'm a big fan.
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I have several cordless power tools, more voltage means more power. Make sure it's Lithium Ion and not NiCad or NiMH, if they even still make those...LiIon sit on the shelf and hold their charge forever, the others don't. More costly, but worth it.
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I never owned the 18V B&D; Hedge Trimmer, so I can't comment on the power level except to say that my 40 Volt model is quite powerful and makes short work of all my landscaping chores including 1/2"-3/4" diameter branches on my burning bushes. The run time is phenomenal as well. There is no doubt you'd be using at least 2-3 18 Volt batteries over the same time frame as 1 40 Volt Lithium. The cordless feature makes it a great purchase.
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I'm sure it will, since the connectors are the same. But, it will probably take a long time to charge... 24 hours or more. If you are using your trimmer a lot, then you will probably want to get the high speed charger... about $40 at Walmart or Amazon or Ebay. It will recharge the big battery in about a half hour.
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I have found the batteries to be interchangeable with the other B&D; garden equipment, but no experience with the hedge trimmer specifically. Trust me it needs this flexibility ;). I would not recommend this product btw. It always runs out before the job is done!
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Each device requires a different amount of current.The chain saw requires the most, one full charged battery will last about 20 minutes cutting 2" diameter soft wood. Grass clippers about 45 minutes. But don't cut heavy grass very well. Hedge clippers I have not used.Chain saw is good for small quick trimming.
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you'll have to upgrade to the B&D; 5106551-01 18volt dual battery charger,and the B&D; hpb18-ope2 18volt dual pack NiCd batteries.sold at Amazon.I was impressed by how well the saw works.the battery upgrade is money well spent.
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Not sure. I am very happy with this charger, the battery on my weed wacker lasted three minutes if I was lucky. Now it last until the job is done.
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It should I have a gas and 40 volt with the brush blade and blower they fit both. As for power to run it, my 40 volt has more power than a 32cc gas. I had purchased a commercial pivot pro head for my gas with 105 string and it would not swing it unless in lite grass. The 40 volt takes down 3ft Johnson grass no problem. My brush blade goes though 3/4 in brush one swing. I am think about getting one I am sure it has the power to cut a six in branch.
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Hey thanks, lol. I asked this question quite some time ago. I went with the 20 volt. It works great. I agree with you as I have done very heavy tasks with this. I ended up buying an extra battery pack. I works great now.
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I assume you are talking about a Greenworks hedge trimmer. If so, the answer is yes. The beauty of the Greenworks cordless tools is that if you have the 40V battery it works in the lawn mower, edger, blower, and hedge trimmer. I have all of these tools and a single battery that I just switch among them as I do my gardening.
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Hi Anne----I don't know how long it lasts;but I do know it's a lot longer than the 18V (no longer available) that I used previously...the battery is still strong after a few weed whacking jobs---I also have this battery in a WORX hedge trimmer---it's got a lot of hours on it!!!! I also bought the quick charger for my 20V batteries.... I'm impressed by how long these last.... Janet
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I looked at the WG265 Hedge Trimmer on the Worx website which looks like it only can handle the 24-Volt battery. I would not mix and match the batteries as I have found with some of the earlier products that if they are not built for the recommended battery, the product may cease to function. I currently only have the 24V Trimmer so the interchange for me works fine.
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I recently purchased black and decker hedge trimmer but it came with the 36 volt lithium ion charger. The model number is LCS36 which is for a 36 volt lithium battery. I don't know if this is the same battery that came with the leaf blower that your purchased. Larry
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Manual states it could take up to 5-8hours to charge the battery. Also I don't like to totally discharge the battery since it reduces the useful life dramatically. Also have two batteries with both fully charged before I start trimming (had them from some other BD tools). After trimming all my bushes, perhaps 30-45 min of trimming, it took less then 2 hours to fully charge the battery. Tool is efficient cutter even on thicker branches and really cut down my time compared to my previous corded tool. Although I have it on reserve I have never used the second battery. Although a quick charger is available, I cannot justify the cost. Manual states it could take up to 5-8hours to charge the battery. Also I don't like to totally discharge the battery since it reduces the useful life dramatically. Also have two batteries with both fully charged before I start trimming (had them from some other BD tools). After trimming all my bushes, perhaps 30-45 min of trimming, it took less then 2 hours to fully charge the battery. Tool is efficient cutter even on thicker branches and really cut down my time compared to my previous corded tool. Although I have it on reserve I have never used the second battery. Although a quick charger... » Read More Manual states it could take up to 5-8hours to charge the battery. Also I don't like to totally discharge the battery since it reduces the useful life dramatically. Also have two batteries with both fully charged before I start trimming (had them from some other BD tools). After trimming all my bushes, perhaps 30-45 min of trimming, it took less then 2 hours to fully charge the battery. Tool is efficient cutter even on thicker branches and really cut down my time compared to my previous corded tool. Although I have it on reserve I have never used the second battery. Although a quick charger is available, I cannot justify the cost. « Show Less
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Frank,I am not familar with the 40 volt Ryobi battery.This one seems to be only for Greenworks.I will tell you that I have used both my sawand hedge trimmer for over and hour and not needed to recharge them.A good product!
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I have two Black & Decker cordless tools. They use the same battery & charger. The description with one of these tools stated it did not hurt the battery to keep on charger when not in use. I do keep both on chargers. Would not keep battery on charger for long periods of time (over winter).
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Yes the 24 V max battery works with the Black&Decker; cordless hedge trimmer.
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G'Day Fernando, Sorry I did not get back to you earlier, but I was a little ill, fine now though. I have been using this with a Black and Decker blower vac. Since this is part of the range of tools that use this battery, I would not see a problem. If you have a look on Black and decker's website ( http://www.blackanddecker.com/products/lawn-and-garden/lawn/40v-max/40v-max-lithium-12-in-chainsaw/lcs1240 ), it shows the chainsaw on the bottom and the blower vac to it's left, all working off the same battery. The extra battery I bought through Amazon is still working very well and holding charge for about as long as the original battery. I use the blower vac several times per week to clean up all the blown leaves at the back door and patio area, so I have gotten good use out of it. Having 2 also means I can fully use one battery, then fully charge it as I use the other. They recommend that the batteries are fully charged before storage, so this works out well. Whether you are buying it as the only one or as a spare, I would recommend this for this chainsaw (after checking out the above website). Hope this answers your question.