ABOUT BATTERIES: I was thinking of buying the B&amp;D NST2118B 18V cordless trimmer AS WELL AS this cultivator. Is the battery of the trimmer (HPB-OPE 18V) compatible with the cultivator? If it fits both, how can I place both orders in one go? Thanks.
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Yes, the batteries are compatible. Also, depending on who you buy from, the cultivator I got came with one of those exact same batteries.
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Andrew, I recently contacted Worx directly to ask this question and was told they are working on developing one now. You might shoot the company an email to see where they are in the development process. I told them we would not buy a blower until they made one that used the same 40v battery as the trimmer we have now.
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I was just looking at a Worx model blower/vac/mulcher that also incorrectly said it needed batteries (for a corded model). I think it's actually an Amazon problem, as opposed to the manufacturer's.
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They should. Here is an article I found on B&D website. FAQ CONTACT US Back Is it possible to interchange my 12, 14.4, 18 or 24 volt Firestorm or Black and Decker battery with any other Black & Decker product? Yes, batteries of the same voltage can be used for both power tools and outdoor products without any harm to the tools as long as they are either the slide pack or stem style battery. However, batteries purchased with power tools will not last as long in a outdoor products as those received with the purchase of an outdoor product, as the batteries are product-specific. Below is a list of some battery types specific to either the stem or slide style battery, but not all inclusive. 12 volt PS130 - stem FSB12 or HPB12 - slide 14.4 volt PS140-stem FSB14 or HPB14 -slide 18 volt PS145 - stem FSB18 or HPB18 (or HPB18-OPE) -slide 24 Volt- HPPNB24 slide (service part 90552192) For example, the HPB18 slide battery in the CD18SRK 18 volt Drill also can be used in the NST2018 String Trimmer and the NS118 Cordless Hard Surface Sweeper, as well as the HPD1802 Drill and the BDPHS1800 Navigator Saw. To check on a specific one, please contact us at 1-800-544-6986.
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Sorry. Though I've had mine for awhile I've not used it. My 14v would no longer hold a charge and I'd replaced the batteries twice. I have an 18v trimmer and thought it made sense to buy the 18v drill too.I hope it's good. Today I ordered another for my 2nd home.
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I purchased a trimmer and a blower at the same time and have been using the batteries from each interchangeably. I really have no idea which came with which. I have one 3520 and one 3525. Both are 20 Volt. One (I think it is the 3525 has a power claim on it. The other does not. It is difficult to measure the power output accurately the way I use them. I'm afraid that's about it.
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If your hedge trimmer is also made by Black & Decker, I assume it would. However, I am not sure if 18 V batteries made by someone other than B & D would work. The configuration of the battery is critical.
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Hi Thomas, mine came with a 5 tine cultivator and double pointed blade, one end for cultivation and the other for making rows. I used the row maker once, decided that it was easier and quicker with a hoe and have never even thought about using the cultivator blade. The tines work just fine. I spade the soil and then hit it with the tines to break the clods up. I bought the D shaped hoe as a separate attachment and that is worth it's weight in gold. Makes weeding the whole garden a snap. Of course, your mileage may vary :-)
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Thanks Joni! I agree - I just got the B&D; outdoor kit friday and its batteries worked well with my 18v Firestorm tools. However, I killed my older Firestorm batteries: I used the new blower to run the older batteries down (they worked well in the outdoor tools, btw), thinking that a complete discharge and recharge would be good for them. Wrong. They wont charge at all now. Apparently I pushed them past the limit.
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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 believe the ExpertPower 18v battery will work in your NST2118. I have 4 B&D; 18-volt tools, and just 2 ExpertPower batteries do the job of 4 NiCD batteries. I did have to purchase a Black & Decker BDFC240 charger, but now I have just the one charger and 2 batteries. The ExpertPower batteries provide much more power for a greater length of time. I can do string trimming and blow the patio off with just one battery. Hope this helps.
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No, that was a problem I had. Seems what you buy at Lowes, or other box stores is a different battery configuration. I had received a kit for a gift, then purchased these tools thinking they would share batteries. Nope. That said, still the best cordless tools that I have owned. I now own both post and the square slide type batteries.I may have gotten your question wrong. The saw uses the post type, and the drill and Lowes tools use the slide type.
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glad I could help. FYI, the extended battery that comes with this trimmer combo costs $66.00. It performs very well, With that, your trimmer/blower combo is very much a value. I know as I purchased an additional 4.0ah battery and didn't need it.
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Yes. I called B&D about that as I have the 36v string trimmer and liked it enough to see if they could both use the same battery. The Guy from B&D told me the 40v and 36v batteries were identical, and compatible with either tool. He said they both had the same capacity and voltage, and the 36v was putting out 40 v anyway (or was it charging at 40v?) - anyway, the change in voltage was more of a marketing decision because the battery was originally conservatively labeled. We sort of came to the conclusion in conversation that there has been a serious "voltage inflation" by competing tool makers and B&D just relabeled it. No redesign, though.
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I have this light and its wonderful. I power it with the following battery: LBXR20 20v TYPE 1 30 WH. You said your batter is a Type 3. Not sure what the difference is between Type 1 and Type 3. Suggest calling Black & Decker. Phone number listed on the battery is 1-800-54-HOW-TO. Hope it turns out well.
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I don't know the answer to that. I don't use this trimmer except for a few extreme reaches. Thus far the battery has been fine. Check the online manual for it, and it should tell you.
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I purchased the Tool Only model which doesn't come with any battery. Since my Greenworks lawn mower did come with the battery, I could buy the less expensive tool only blower because I already have the battery. The Compatible batteries are G-MAX 40V Battery Models 29462 and 29472.