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We recently invested in new yard tools. The area I'm in has changed over to "electric only", and I was wary because I didn't figure that a battery pack run tool could be worth a fuck. We have a blower (for yard clippings and fluffy snow removal), mower, and weed whacker.

The big selling point of the tools is the batteries are not only very strong, but interchangeable between all tools. The mower battery, on its own, is enough to mow my front and back yard, weed eat the edges, and then blow it all out, with charge to spare. They all have some good power behind them as well, I never miss a gas powered motor using these. On top of it all, the batteries charge within 2 hours using the basic charger. A speed charger can be bought that does it in 15-30 minutes.

Yes, they're expensive, but they're well worth it. No gas, no spark plugs, just plug in a battery and go.

We recently invested in new yard tools. The area I'm in has changed over to "electric only", and I was wary because I didn't figure that a battery pack run tool could be worth a fuck. We have a blower (for yard clippings and fluffy snow removal), mower, and weed whacker. The big selling point of the tools is the batteries are not only very strong, but interchangeable between all tools. The mower battery, on its own, is enough to mow my front and back yard, weed eat the edges, and then blow it all out, with charge to spare. They all have some good power behind them as well, I never miss a gas powered motor using these. On top of it all, the batteries charge within 2 hours using the basic charger. A speed charger can be bought that does it in 15-30 minutes. Yes, they're expensive, but they're well worth it. No gas, no spark plugs, just plug in a battery and go.

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I love my gas powered tools and don't live in an area forcing electric yard maintenance tools. If it wasn't for the (((global warming))) psy-op, few would look twice at these new electric tools.

I've heard good things about electric mowers, leaf blowers, trimmers, chainsaws (from people with small lots and short driveways) though I wouldn't consider an electric snowblower yet. No way that they can handle a driveway of heavy wet snow or icy crap, especially the dense snowbank from the town plow at the end of the driveway.

One caution, recharging. These batteries are about the size of those used in Chinese moped/electric bicycles and they have a history of potentially bursting into flames during recharge. Probably a rare occurrence but I've read a few news stories about home/apartment fires caused by them and I would take precautions to recharge them in a safe place.

Also, if you do get an electric snowblower, keep the charged battery in house to keep it warm until you use it. If left out in the frigid cold it will diminish the available power dramatically.