Best Bang for the Buck Battery or Electric Trimmers?
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TECHNOKID
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Very interesting back in 2008, daboys started a thread on gas hedge trimmers. Since it doesn't cover battery and electric trimmers thus the reason for this thread.
I have used some cheap and medium quality electric ones in the past and I wasn't impressed at all. The main pain always seemed to be the string mecanism which often would fail to work appropriately.
Now my main reason for considering electric and-or battery operated are a bad back and recent operation that makes me aware that I am slowly aging and I need lightweight and efficient tools. Even cranking the gaz lawn mower gets to be a pain at times.
Yet, I am aware of the workx battery operated trimmer type but when it come to battery operated however, I wouldn't mind having feed back from someone that already uses it and can provide me with honest feedback. If anyone knows or uses any other brands of battery operated trimmers let me know what you suggest and the reason for choosing. However if battery trimmers are not yet up to par then I am also looking for electric options even if...
I am not too keen about electric ones but I am convinced there are good proven ones out there that have good rating from users and therefore are worhtwhile mentionning.
If anyone has CR info would also be much appreciated.
Please avoid comments on any gaz ones since there is already a thread for that type and has I mentioned, the first requirement is light weight which however must be of good quality (reliable). Thank you in advance for your help
Cheers! :cool:
TK
I have used some cheap and medium quality electric ones in the past and I wasn't impressed at all. The main pain always seemed to be the string mecanism which often would fail to work appropriately.
Now my main reason for considering electric and-or battery operated are a bad back and recent operation that makes me aware that I am slowly aging and I need lightweight and efficient tools. Even cranking the gaz lawn mower gets to be a pain at times.
Yet, I am aware of the workx battery operated trimmer type but when it come to battery operated however, I wouldn't mind having feed back from someone that already uses it and can provide me with honest feedback. If anyone knows or uses any other brands of battery operated trimmers let me know what you suggest and the reason for choosing. However if battery trimmers are not yet up to par then I am also looking for electric options even if...
I am not too keen about electric ones but I am convinced there are good proven ones out there that have good rating from users and therefore are worhtwhile mentionning.
If anyone has CR info would also be much appreciated.
Please avoid comments on any gaz ones since there is already a thread for that type and has I mentioned, the first requirement is light weight which however must be of good quality (reliable). Thank you in advance for your help
Cheers! :cool:
TK
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I posted little late in the evening... tomorrow is another day... hopefully I'll find some positive info on this thread sometime tomorrow :cool:
Good night all!
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I've used this: http://www.amazon.com/Black-Decker-NST2018-Cordless-Batteries/dp/B0001Q2EMU for the last 4 -5 years without a single problem. It's fine for light trimming duties around the house and no more "bumping" to get the line to feed - if you have to clear a field it is not for you. I've had both gas and corded electric trimmers and they are both a hassle.
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I bought one of the Torx 18v lithium hedge trimmers last year. After a full charge trimmed all of my bushes (approx 30min), Very light and worked great. Thought I had found the wonder tool. The next use was a different story. Pulled the battery off the charger and inserted into the trimmer. Pulled the trigger and NADA. Back to dragging the cord.Sony KDL-46XBR6, Onkyo 886, Emotiva XPA-5, Oppo BDP-83, HR22 HD-DVR, Polk RTi A9s, PolK CSi A6, Polk RTi A3s, SVS PB12-NSD, Monster HTS2500 Reference PowerCenter, Logitech Harmony 1.
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I've used this: http://www.amazon.com/Black-Decker-NST2018-Cordless-Batteries/dp/B0001Q2EMU for the last 4 -5 years without a single problem. It's fine for light trimming duties around the house and no more "bumping" to get the line to feed - if you have to clear a field it is not for you. I've had both gas and corded electric trimmers and they are both a hassle.I bought one of the Torx 18v lithium hedge trimmers last year. After a full charge trimmed all of my bushes (approx 30min), Very light and worked great. Thought I had found the wonder tool. The next use was a different story. Pulled the battery off the charger and inserted into the trimmer. Pulled the trigger and NADA. Back to dragging the cord.
Cheers!
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If you get one with a lead/acid battery, don't let it run all the way down. Keep a good charge on it or it will kill it. I have heard that the lithium ion batteries work fairly well. Look at Troy-bilt.>
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What have you done, returned it? What you are describing is failure for the charger to recharge it. Is this due to human error or product failure? Unless you can provide me with more details of your encounter I can not either dismiss or welcome this product. Can you tell us what was the end result with this product? Anyone else has had good or bad experience with this product?
Cheers!
TK
Actually a sales rep came around trying to get our store to sell them. Gave me a great trial offer to try one and it was just what I was looking for. I only have some light duty trimming too much for a gas powered stihl which we sell as a dealer. He ordered it for me, and have not seen him since last summer. It is not a charger failure as the charger shows "fully charged" and the battery reads 18v on my voltage meter. The end result is, it is still at the store, waiting for the product support the rep promised me. Maybe I just got a lemon, just glad I did not have to pay retail price. Maybe the rep lost his job? So guess I will chalk it up as "Human Error" for buying it. Hope you have better luck.Sony KDL-46XBR6, Onkyo 886, Emotiva XPA-5, Oppo BDP-83, HR22 HD-DVR, Polk RTi A9s, PolK CSi A6, Polk RTi A3s, SVS PB12-NSD, Monster HTS2500 Reference PowerCenter, Logitech Harmony 1. -
Actually a sales rep came around trying to get our store to sell them. Gave me a great trial offer to try one and it was just what I was looking for. I only have some light duty trimming too much for a gas powered stihl which we sell as a dealer. He ordered it for me, and have not seen him since last summer. It is not a charger failure as the charger shows "fully charged" and the battery reads 18v on my voltage meter. The end result is, it is still at the store, waiting for the product support the rep promised me. Maybe I just got a lemon, just glad I did not have to pay retail price. Maybe the rep lost his job? So guess I will chalk it up as "Human Error" for buying it. Hope you have better luck.
Troy-built is an idea, I'd have to look them up. Thanks!DARE TO SOAR:
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Little Wonder makes the best electric Trimmers, hands down imho. They are expensive, but the only electric ones that held up for me. I use mostly gas, but the LW are still perform as well, if you don't mind a cord.
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Troy-built is an idea, I'd have to look them up. Thanks!FiveORacing wrote: »Little Wonder makes the best electric Trimmers, hands down imho. They are expensive, but the only electric ones that held up for me. I use mostly gas, but the LW are still perform as well, if you don't mind a cord.DARE TO SOAR:
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Omg.....I am clearly not fully awake from my nap tonight. Sorry Rene.CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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WOW. That was sig worthy, but I will refrain. Kind of reminds me of an email someone wrote recently.
On topic - battery tech has come a long way in the past few years, I've been wanting to check out a rechargeable and see how it does. That being said, I have a straight shaft Riobi gas - and I turned the idle up slightly - I don't even have to touch the throttle while trimming, I just walk along.
I depends on what you are trimming, but there are new heads you can buy that have an ABS (replaceable) blade, instead of dealing with the spool of nylon.
Cheers,
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Unfortunately they are all gaz powered (at least here in Canada) I'll check them out, thanks.
Just reread your post and think we may be talking about two differenet things. I was talking about hedge trimmers and I see you mentioned "line" as in a line as in what I refer to as a weed-wacker. Sorry for the confusion.
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WOW. That was sig worthy, but I will refrain. Kind of reminds me of an email someone wrote recently.
On topic - battery tech has come a long way in the past few years, I've been wanting to check out a rechargeable and see how it does. That being said, I have a straight shaft Riobi gas - and I turned the idle up slightly - I don't even have to touch the throttle while trimming, I just walk along.
I depends on what you are trimming, but there are new heads you can buy that have an ABS (replaceable) blade, instead of dealing with the spool of nylon.
Cheers,
Russ
Doro, take your time and once you are awake will read you.
Cheers!
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I need to shake the marbles around a bit more when I wake up next time....sheesh.CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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You have plenty on your plate mentally right now, and I know with you at the wheel it will be a GREAT show.Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
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How about a good cold shower, gets your heart pumping and wakes the living poopoo out of youDARE TO SOAR:
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Very interesting reviews;
http://products.howstuffworks.com/electric-string-trimmer-reviews.htmDARE TO SOAR:
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Humm, never cared for Black & Decker but a couple people brought some good points about their 18 volts battery operated. So far not too many comments here on battery trimmers
Cheers!
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