Recent content by IDarwin

Thanks everyone for all the suggestions! In the end it was just one of the wires that was more damaged than it looked on my initial assessment. Now it's back on the road, err, the lawn. :coffee::giggle:

I did use larger gauge wire than the original, so no problem with the load. And they're only signal wires, minimal current load. Will replace the worst ones and see. Good thought. Contact cleaner to the rescue!?

It's been left charging for 3 or 4 years with no issue. I do check for overheating periodically just to be safe.

Quite familiar with this, having lived in rural area for decades. Don't use bait as it kills the raptors that eat the mice. Doubtful but I will test again to see if one of them isn't conducting. These are signal wires that don't carry much current. The patch I put in is thicker gauge not...

What some call "involuntary conversion" of assets into insurance payouts.:cool:

We were away from home for a month on a road trip. Left the mower plugged in, in the relative safety of the back shed. The field mice got in and took advantage of our absence: built a nest in the space in front of the blade controllers,. While there, they helpfully chewed up the wiring. Result...

Thanks but, as the saying goes, YMMV. I've had two problems with Ryobi tools (only 1 of which involved getting parts); I've had way more problems than that with GM dealers.

Hi. we've been electrifying our yard tools for a few years, and have a Ryobi RY48ZTR, Ryobi chainsaw, trimmers, etc (40V) and some tools using the 18V "One+". Hope to get some good advice here - thanks in advance!