i bought a leafblower and battries at a garage sale but the batteries die out after short length of time do you think it,s the battries or the leafbl
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It's the batteries that go. I use 18 V Lithium batteries in what B and D calls an Electric Broom for clearing walks and leaves, etc. and the batteries that came with the blower from B and D lasted a long time. I bought another at Walmart and the life span was about two months. Suggest you get the batteries through Amazon or the manufacturer. Good luck, Dave
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If the blower does start up, but dies after a short period of time it more than likely is the batteries. Try one to start with. I had the same problem and it was the batteries. Leave it on the charger long enough to get a charge also. I think offhand it is about 2-3 hours to charge, but I usually leave it on the charger for a day or two. They are ni-cad batteries, and can and will develop a memory if not discharged completely. It made all the difference in the world to have the new battery. My old ones are about 6 years old and only hold the charge for a few minutes of blowing before dropping off to almost nothing.
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I bought one of these batteries and I was surprised just how much power my B&D; blower really had. I got my B&D; at a garage sale so I just used the battery that came with it. It was on it's last legs, but with the new battery it's up and running as if it were new.
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Odds are that it is the battery. We have a B & D String trimmer, and the NiCd batteries, whether new or older, would not last more than 15 minutes. I recently purchased a Lithium replacement battery; it retains power and has lasted beyond the immediate task without a problem. I shall not buy any more NiCd batteries.
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If the blower does start up, but dies after a short period of time it more than likely is the batteries. Try one to start with. I had the same problem and it was the batteries. Leave it on the charger long enough to get a charge also. I think offhand it is about 2-3 hours to charge, but I usually leave it on the charger for a day or two. They are ni-cad batteries, and can and will develop a memory if not discharged completely.It made all the difference in the world to have the new battery. My old ones are about 6 years old and only hold the charge for a few minutes of blowing before dropping off to almost nothing. If the blower does start up, but dies after a short period of time it more than likely is the batteries. Try one to start with. I had the same problem and it was the batteries. Leave it on the charger long enough to get a charge also. I think offhand it is about 2-3 hours to charge, but I usually leave it on the charger for a day or two. They are ni-cad batteries, and can and will develop a memory if not discharged completely.It made all the difference in the world to have the new battery. My old ones are about 6 years old and only hold the charge for a few minutes of blowing before... » Read More If the blower does start up, but dies after a short period of time it more than likely is the batteries. Try one to start with. I had the same problem and it was the batteries. Leave it on the charger long enough to get a charge also. I think offhand it is about 2-3 hours to charge, but I usually leave it on the charger for a day or two. They are ni-cad batteries, and can and will develop a memory if not discharged completely.It made all the difference in the world to have the new battery. My old ones are about 6 years old and only hold the charge for a few minutes of blowing before dropping off to almost nothing. « Show Less
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Buy a new battery. Everything gets old and there are lots of ways to ruin then even if it's not.
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How to Rejuvenate your batteries. FOR NI-CAD BATTERIES ONLY!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1e8hHLyXAyQ
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To respond to your battery questions. Here's my experience: I purchased a B&D cordless mower 2.5 years ago. Pros - powerful enough to mow even long grass - 19" path was a good size for our small yard - switching from mulching to bagging was easily done, with the bag being a good size for clippings Cons - battery only last 2.5 years and now needs replacement - replacement battery is over $200 for either the B&D ($209 from authorized B&D service centre) or $190 for an aftermarket brands. Summary - I wouldn't recommend a B&D cordless lawnmover. The high initial cost should have been outweighed by a longer life and lower fuel consumption - at only 2 1/2 years, I didn't receive the payback. Given the high cost of replacement batteries, the maximum life you will get out of this lawnmower is 2.5 years before having to replace it. I will be going back to a gas lawnmower as the long term costs are much less. The "green" B&D mower is on it's way to occupy space in a landfill.
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We are lucky if the rechargeable batteries last 3 hours...so very annoying. I started doing a little research and found that these rechargeable batteries are the best on the market : eneloop AA 1800 cycle, Ni-MH Pre-Charged Rechargeable Batteries, 4 Pack (discontinued by manufacturer) Anyone have any experience with them?! They have really good reviews. I'm wondering if I do get them if I should get a better battery charger, if it really matters at all?!
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I was sent to a local repair shop in my area but they could not get new batteries to repair the ones that was bad . So I picked it up and called Greenworks myself and was sent new batteries for the one that went bad. Batteries do not last very long before they go bad.
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I own MGM-GMC inc. , it is a motor home service center we use a lot of golf cart batteries in motor homes and if your running 4 six volt batts, then the pd 9280 is the best way to go, it will recharge them much faster than the 9245/55, or 60 one will do, I use the pd 9280 in my unit and I also have 4 Golf cart batts in mine
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Love mine! I use it to clear the sidewalk after mowing and getting leaves off the deck. It's not great for piles of leaves though not enough power. I have the weed eater and the blower and batteries are interchangeable. For lots of leaves you need a more powerful blower.
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I have both...The 40v battery lasts longer in my experience using a grass trimmer, leaf blower, and hedge trimmer:you get a good 20-25 minutes using grass trimmer; under 20 when using the hedge trimmer; and the leaf blower lasts so long with a 36v that I only exhausted it once before finishing a big job (the 40v lasts longer as I can use it twice without recharging for typical driveway cleanup).
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The answer is perhaps more complicated than that even. I own a V1 trimmer, leaf blower, and hedge trimmer. I had 1 4ah battery that came with the trimmer that I used with all three. Worked awesome for a season and a half. Then one day the battery just stopped working. In reading reviews of this battery, this is very very common. Fine. I'll buy a new battery. Except Greenworks is a scam. They discontinued the old battery and came out with new batteries that are not compatible with the devices other than the GMax. Which is relatively new. So not only am I out a battery, but I'm out three devices. None of them will work with the new battery. Hundreds of dollars just gone. The answer is perhaps more complicated than that even. I own a V1 trimmer, leaf blower, and hedge trimmer. I had 1 4ah battery that came with the trimmer that I used with all three. Worked awesome for a season and a half. Then one day the battery just stopped working. In reading reviews of this battery, this is very very common. Fine. I'll buy a new battery. Except Greenworks is a scam. They discontinued the old battery and came out with new batteries that are not compatible with the devices other than the GMax. Which is relatively new. So not only am I out a battery, but I'm out three... » Read More The answer is perhaps more complicated than that even. I own a V1 trimmer, leaf blower, and hedge trimmer. I had 1 4ah battery that came with the trimmer that I used with all three. Worked awesome for a season and a half. Then one day the battery just stopped working. In reading reviews of this battery, this is very very common. Fine. I'll buy a new battery. Except Greenworks is a scam. They discontinued the old battery and came out with new batteries that are not compatible with the devices other than the GMax. Which is relatively new. So not only am I out a battery, but I'm out three devices. None of them will work with the new battery. Hundreds of dollars just gone. « Show Less
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Replace it with 18650. There are many different types out there. I use the Chinese made one. They are ok as long you recharge them when they are low or out. If not, they will burn out.And, they are cheap in price. Hope this help!
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Update Amazon sells these battries. Some one answered no but all you have to do is get the batteries. THANK YOU.
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with our 100 dollar ryobi weed eater, we get between 20 to 30 minutes out of it and then it takes about the same amount of time to charge, you can top them up ahy time it doesnt have to be dead, they dont have a memory, so what we did was went onto amazon and found the exact same battery for 30 some odd dollars and free shipping ,and now we can go continuously by putting one on charger while the other is being used, keep in mind this is a small weed eater, i am sure a skill saw wont get 20 to 30 minutes, if it means anything to you ,we think they did a great job on the light weight and ergomics and the speed we can weed eat, we definatly will continue to buy power equipment that uses these batteries, bob n colleen
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The question is,,what are you using the battery for? I bought 2 Earthwise cordlest Blowers Model # C820018 and 3 BP91001 batt's (an extra one to stay charged). The battery works great for this equiptment. It may be used for other tools, I believe.Charles
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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
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I always take the batteries out between uses. They will last for a number of uses. I use the energizer 377 batteries. Hope that helps,
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Hi W.J.Two thoughts here. First, I'm not happy with the performance of the battery's life -- seem to work OK for low power items (i.e. wireless mouse), but fall way short of the mark for higher demand items (flashlight) -- I'd guess 10 to 15% of an Alkaline battery life. That said, and in all fairness, it appears there were a number of 'knock-offs' introduced into the selling stream. I'm not sure if mine were part of the counterfit lot.The customer service group at Eneloop aren't the easiest to work with either. I invested about $350 in batteries, cases, charger, sleeves. I wish I could get my money back and move on.Sorry to share my disappointing experience. I hope yours is better. Hi W.J.Two thoughts here. First, I'm not happy with the performance of the battery's life -- seem to work OK for low power items (i.e. wireless mouse), but fall way short of the mark for higher demand items (flashlight) -- I'd guess 10 to 15% of an Alkaline battery life. That said, and in all fairness, it appears there were a number of 'knock-offs' introduced into the selling stream. I'm not sure if mine were part of the counterfit lot.The customer service group at Eneloop aren't the easiest to work with either. I invested about $350 in batteries, cases,... » Read More Hi W.J.Two thoughts here. First, I'm not happy with the performance of the battery's life -- seem to work OK for low power items (i.e. wireless mouse), but fall way short of the mark for higher demand items (flashlight) -- I'd guess 10 to 15% of an Alkaline battery life. That said, and in all fairness, it appears there were a number of 'knock-offs' introduced into the selling stream. I'm not sure if mine were part of the counterfit lot.The customer service group at Eneloop aren't the easiest to work with either. I invested about $350 in batteries, cases, charger, sleeves. I wish I could get my money back and move on.Sorry to share my disappointing experience. I hope yours is better. « Show Less
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I returned this item b/c it was too whimpy. I have other items that use black and decker charges. Usually last one or two mowings when I trim with my black and decker trimmer, and I have a failry large yard. fast recharge-a few hours.
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I don't have the 20Volt model you mention, but just based on battery size, I'm guessing the B&D; battery will have more power and last longer. Again, these battery powered units are great as a sweeper, but not really for heavy duty yard leaf blowing. I alternate my battery with the B&D; weed eater too, and so far it works out great. Have had them about a year.