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LETS FIX Aarons trimmer! is battery equipment junk?

⏱️ 33:33 🎀 Tony Rudolph
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LETS FIX Aarons trimmer! is battery equipment junk?
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  • 0:00
    Aaron's Milwaukee Trimmer Issue
    Tony discusses his friend Aaron's Milwaukee trimmer issues, suggesting a faulty 8 amp-hour battery cell as a possible cause.
  • 3:42
    Single vs. Double Action Hedge Trimmers
    Tony clarifies that Aaron's dissatisfaction with his hedge trimmer is due to its single-action design, not a battery-versus-gas issue.
  • 6:01
    Offer to Fix Aaron's Trimmer
    Tony volunteers to bring his working Milwaukee power head and a 12 amp-hour battery to swap with Aaron's at an expo to troubleshoot the problem.
  • 10:12
    Battery Reliability and Forge Technology
    Tony asserts battery equipment is as reliable as gas, highlighting Milwaukee's new Forge batteries for improved performance and thermal management.
  • 13:30
    Mobile Charging Solutions
    Tony shares his mobile charging setup using a deep cycle battery and pure sine inverter, providing an affordable and efficient solution.
  • 16:37
    Cost of Charging Batteries
    Tony explains that charging a large Milwaukee battery costs only a few cents, making it negligible for customers when charging on-site.
  • 20:16
    Milwaukee's Commercial Trimmer
    Tony praises Milwaukee's new commercial trimmer for its increased power and similar run time, despite a slight increase in weight.
  • 23:30
    Battery Equipment in Commercial Use
    Tony references other professionals successfully using commercial battery equipment, emphasizing its growing viability for large-scale operations.
  • 25:00
    Fixing Aaron's Equipment
    Tony reiterates his commitment to helping Aaron fix his equipment so he can fairly assess its performance.

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Key Takeaways

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Battery issues, particularly with 8 amp-hour Milwaukee batteries, can be resolved through warranty replacement, which is often more straightforward than gas equipment warranties.

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Hedge trimmer performance heavily depends on whether it's single-action (one moving blade) or double-action (two moving blades), not necessarily if it's gas or battery powered.

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New battery technologies like Milwaukee Forge offer significantly improved thermal management and charge cycles, making battery equipment more reliable for professional use.

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Affordable mobile charging solutions, such as a deep cycle battery with a pure sine inverter, can enable on-the-go charging for less than $400, eliminating reliance on fixed power sources.

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The cost of charging large professional battery tools (e.g., a 12 amp-hour Milwaukee battery) is negligible (around 4.5 cents for a full charge), making on-site charging at customer locations feasible with proper communication.

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Battery equipment, despite potential issues, offers benefits like reduced noise and environmental impact, which can be selling points to customers.

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Heavy-duty commercial battery tools, like Milwaukee's new commercial trimmer, can provide comparable or superior power to gas counterparts, often with similar run times, although they might be slightly heavier.

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