How long does the battery last and how does the sifter handle a full load ?
1936151
I am not as pleased with this design as their last one. It doesn't shake as vigorously and takes longer to sift the 2 lbs of confectioners sugar that I use for a batch of royal icing. I timed it and it took almost 10 minutes to sift 2 pounds...but only filling 1/2 full and continuously adding. Flour might be different as it isn't as dense as CS. The battery life, however, seems longer than the older version. I haven't used the first battery that I got when I bought it...and I've been using it for a couple of months every 2 weeks or so. Hope this helps. All of that said, I'll probably buy another. I compared how I felt using a squeeze-handle sifter vs how I felt using the Norpro Battery Operated Sifter...and electronics win hands down. Just wished it was a more vigorous sifter. (and wish I could wash it - the old model allowed the handle to detach and you could wash the sifter)
1936152
The battery life isn't the problem, I put in 3/4 and it didn't seem to sift very well so I went back to only putting 1/2 and this was with powdered sugar.
1936153
Hello, the battery lasts depending which batterry you use, if you use alkaline, lasts more. With full load, works good, only you have to shake it a bit with your hand. I usually use it with sugar and flour. I have not had any problem with that. I recommend it to you.
1936154
Not sure how long a battery would last as it hasnt gone dead on me yet as I havent use it that frequently/ excessively. Handling a full load of flour is fine and fast. Haven't tested on other coarser texture like sugar though.
1936155
Do not know how long the battery will last as we have only just taken delivery, in regards to a full load, just fine, the sifter operates using vibrations. it is very quick, I use it to dust icing sugar on pancakes
690382
I haven't really counted an exact time but I'll say this:There was a two week period where I had it charged up, I went two weeks without charging again with 2-3 hours a week sitting basically idle in class and several hours of Netflix twice a week. It's plenty of battery from a full charge, especially compared to the stock one. It is absolutely adequate and well worth the money, you won't regret this one.I should add that I am on an HP Pavilion G6-1b60us with an AMD A4 and replacing the factory HDD with a Samsung 840 Evo SSD (so reduced power consumption over the stock HDD there, I'm sure, but not sure by how much) I haven't really counted an exact time but I'll say this:There was a two week period where I had it charged up, I went two weeks without charging again with 2-3 hours a week sitting basically idle in class and several hours of Netflix twice a week. It's plenty of battery from a full charge, especially compared to the stock one. It is absolutely adequate and well worth the money, you won't regret this one.I should add that I am on an HP Pavilion G6-1b60us with an AMD A4 and replacing the factory HDD with a Samsung 840 Evo SSD (so reduced power consumption over the stock HDD... » Read More I haven't really counted an exact time but I'll say this:There was a two week period where I had it charged up, I went two weeks without charging again with 2-3 hours a week sitting basically idle in class and several hours of Netflix twice a week. It's plenty of battery from a full charge, especially compared to the stock one. It is absolutely adequate and well worth the money, you won't regret this one.I should add that I am on an HP Pavilion G6-1b60us with an AMD A4 and replacing the factory HDD with a Samsung 840 Evo SSD (so reduced power consumption over the stock HDD there, I'm sure, but not sure by how much) « Show Less
157195
Hi ... my charge lasts for several days and that is after using this little appliance in my 4,000 sq ft home ... it is great thus far ... but I have only had it for about two weeks ... I highly recommend this product. It is great ... especially on hard wood surfaces ... great picking up pet hair ... I love it thus far!!!!! I think that one should use it until the charge expires ... then recharge it ... don't keep it charging all of the time ... charge it ... use it until it expires ... then recharge it. DO NOT KEEP IT PLUGGED IN ...
1571728
I use mine frequently, I keep either a cut off wheel or diamond blade in it. It does like a fresh battery but I use which every battery is handy, my batteries are 3 and 6 years old. They seem to last a while. The leds begin to light up before it shuts off if I am driving it too hard warning me to apply less pressure. I keep the 120volt grinder on the truck also though for heavier jobs. I would agree it is one of the few 18volt tools that does not completely replace the need for a 120volt tool but I find it extremely useful and bought one for my father and brother who are also contractors for Christmas last year. With 33years of trade experience I will buy a new if this one ever fails. As far as saftey, Makita engineers must of found some problem with letting it run the battery to zero, none of my other tools seem to have this type of cut-out.
1698745
No, that's ridiculous. I ran mine last weekend for a solid seven hours, with intermittent bursts on full power to get from one point to another. I also run my fish finder off the same battery. When I got home the battery was still 80 percent charged, and that's the most I've ever drawn it down.
690383
I haven't really counted an exact time but I'll say this: There was a two week period where I had it charged up, I went two weeks without charging again with 2-3 hours a week sitting basically idle in class and several hours of Netflix twice a week. It's plenty of battery from a full charge, especially compared to the stock one. It is absolutely adequate and well worth the money, you won't regret this one. I should add that I am on an HP Pavilion G6-1b60us with an AMD A4 and replacing the factory HDD with a Samsung 840 Evo SSD (so reduced power consumption over the stock HDD there, I'm sure, but not sure by how much)
1352627
I have to run it through the sifter a few times but it works well. If the brown sugar is not new I break it up with my fingers into smaller chunks to loosen it up a bit. I have never had a problem using my sifter that way. Just takes a little more sifting.
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.
65909
the interior rotating mechanism (the curved wire you can see on the photo on the inside of the sifter) is four wire. I hope this helps!
499359
I've had mine for just about a year... I'm noticing just a bit of drain on the battery life. I'd say it's a strong 10-15 minutes. That's about all you should expect out of 6V. At less than half the price of a 12V I still recommend it. If they had one with a crevice attachment and at this price I'd buy stock.
1201531
It seems to run a long time, longer than any hand-held I've ever had. I've charged it only a few times, and it's still going strong. I recommend vigilant emptying & cleaning of the filter (easy to do), that way it doesn't lose suction and puts less of a strain on the motor. I really am happy with this one!
1488878
Haven't had mine that long, but it's a lead-acid battery, so it should last at least as long as a car battery. I bought a second battery so I could mow all day if I needed to, but I've barely needed it.
274027
It comes off, just turn it a bit more. I have 2 of them because I back allot at home and this is a great sifter. I did notice that my first one doesnt sift as well after about 8 months of usage.
641857
My only experience is with the 25312 19" and so far I am very satisfied. I can mow my yard, slightly less than 1/5 acre without recharging the 4h battery. It also works very well for picking up leaves in the fall.
1126492
I have a very large lot and one battery will last at full speed about an hour.(?) Does not seem to wear down quickly. Just guessing as that covers a huge part of my lot. I have three batteries. I also have the Black and Decker chain saw. Holds up great! I love this wacker! I would buy it again!
2280100
The system actually has two different strengths of batteries. I have several of each type. Using the less powerful battery I can weed wacker around my yard Easily 3 or 4 times. With the more powerful battery I can weed whack about 7 or 8 times. I also have a chainsaw that I used with the system and the batteries last pretty much forever I can cut down several large 8 inch trees And chop them up into smaller logs With a bigger battery. The smaller battery can still take down 18 inch tree and chop it up into logs And still have battery life remaining. It takes about 30 to 40 minutes to charge one of the batteries. The system actually has two different strengths of batteries. I have several of each type. Using the less powerful battery I can weed wacker around my yard Easily 3 or 4 times. With the more powerful battery I can weed whack about 7 or 8 times. I also have a chainsaw that I used with the system and the batteries last pretty much forever I can cut down several large 8 inch trees And chop them up into smaller logs With a bigger battery. The smaller battery can still take down 18 inch tree and chop it up into logs And still have battery life remaining. It takes about 30 to 40 minutes to charge... » Read More The system actually has two different strengths of batteries. I have several of each type. Using the less powerful battery I can weed wacker around my yard Easily 3 or 4 times. With the more powerful battery I can weed whack about 7 or 8 times. I also have a chainsaw that I used with the system and the batteries last pretty much forever I can cut down several large 8 inch trees And chop them up into smaller logs With a bigger battery. The smaller battery can still take down 18 inch tree and chop it up into logs And still have battery life remaining. It takes about 30 to 40 minutes to charge one of the batteries. « Show Less
654419
It depends on the speed you use. The faster the speed, the shorter the battery life. We typically run the weed eater on medium and it lasts about an hour. We ended up buying an extra battery since we have nearly an acre of land and with a fence there is even more trimming to be done. We love this trimmer though and purchasing the extra battery was a wise decision for us so we can always finish all the trimming without having to wait for a battery to charge.