is this battery as good as a lithium? Can you change over to lithium?
1177838
Unfortunately the lithium is better in that they are lighter & last a bit longer. Our bike has a listed range of 14-16 miles but that is a heavily underestimated range. The batteries we use may be a little heavier but the savings over a lithium battery cannot be ignored. The battery on the Watseka XP can be switched to lithium, it is just a matter of wiring & placement.
1177839
I have no idea about it, but this battery is very heavy and I am thinking about if I can change over to lithium or carry lithium one as extra when needed for longer traveled distance. However, I just know that switching from one to another required rewiring and replacement. Too bad when we can't do it by ourselves or use it as abovementioned. I should buy lithium one then it easy to carry one extra for further distance.
1177840
Teresa, Go to youtube & look up Watseka Bikes. Your stand has an easy foot operated lock. We have made a video explaining the operation of the center stand lock. I believe you will find our videos quite useful. They are there for people like yourself so that you can get the most out of your Watseka XP. Enjoy!!
445
No idea about lithium batteries but,we've had our unit for about a year and have had some problems. In each case we've called Dakota and got prompt, courteous and effective response. They are a great customer oriented company. Suggest you give them a call since they're the experts. Ph: 605 356 2772
2080598
I haven't tried a lithium battery, but use the top of the line Duracell. I've had it in my timer for three years and it's still working great.
1087046
to my knowledge there is not a lithium replacement. you would have to purchase a new edger and battery. my friend just purchased the new units and is lvery satisfied with it.
1507612
I've only had it for a week, so no battey problems yet. It lasts my whole 10-hour work day on a full charge. There aren't any instructions included abot replacing the battery, but it looks like someone else responded and said it IS user-replaceable. Li-ion should last for years, but good battery maintenance will help extend the life. For at least the first 10 cycles, I charge it fully, then drain it completely. Don't recharge when it drops to 80%, 60%, etc. The performance doesn't suffer at all even when it is almost dead. That should help you get the most life and best performance.
1395000
Not a lithium battery. Yes heavier than lithium. Works just like original battery.
369835
Absolutely! It is better with the Lithium Ion battery. More power, lasts longer! I love this drill! Have fun!
1231743
I haven't had mine long enough to tell but anecdotal observations indicate that the batteries/unit seem to follow the "standard" Lithium discharge rate of 5-10% a month. Wikipedia and Google can lead you to more "in depth" analysis if you want......I find it helpful to just think of it as a big cell phone battery (can I leave my cell phone off for a month and turn it on etc). The key to storage is temperature (cooler is better then warm), you really start to digress into the more "in depth" stuff as soon as you ask the question :0 Sorry if that is not specific enough I tried to explain "it depends". Overall I have found the unit/device to be of high quality and am unsure as to what an $80 10400mah battery would offer over this one. There very well may be nuance's but for the average and above average user you won't be able to tell the difference.
1713423
unfortunately not. The older batteries are allot longer than the lithium ones, but on the good news is that Paslode is still making the older batteries and you can still get them on Amazon and Ebay.
369475
It is a lithium battery, like the one in your cellphone. Don't know if they are easily replaceable.
381667
My unit has AA batteries in it, so battery life depends on what quality of battery you buy. I got about a year and a bit because I put in Duracell Coppertop. Maybe the new Lithium will be better for longevity.
194101
Sorry. I have the 44901 lithium not the 44900 std battery. FWIW. Amp draw has to be marginal Best flashlight I've ever owned BTW.
1652388
I believe this battery is as good or better than the original. It lasts longer between charges and I use it a lot in my deck building project. Well worth the money.
736419
These are not lithium batteries, they're Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH). In my opinion, NiMH is a superior chemistry over the original (OEM) Nickel Cadmium cells for both capacity and run-time. Lithium has a much better storage life than either, but they also sell at a premium price which I can't justify. So the choice is yours, you can try to find someone that will sell a lithium chemistry in this style of battery pack for 2x the price, but I don't remember having ever seen one... Good luck, Gordon
1778874
Hi u can use either battery I use the 9096 nicad it's cheaper than lithium ion advantage to lithium ion is it will last longer before a charge but nicad is great
1375893
I got about 6 months out of a basic Kirkland battery. You could double that if you used a Lithium Ion battery.
900825
I don't know much about batteries but I do know it comes with a battery that's rechargble ... but I don't know if its lithium or not ....... I hope this helped you ....... have a nice day