Recent content by videobruce

Ok, I buy that, but just who (what level of government) should be responsible for the regulation and how would it be enforced? Capitalism and regulation don't seem to go together in this country,

This isn't the 1st 'brand' that outsources products under their name. That should be a reasonj NOT to include the brand, especially since they are a popular and very recognized name. I understand the repair issues with the lack of parts, but HD will cover the warrenty. I know I alrewady used it...

I believe to get the most number of recharges for a Li-on pack is to charge it to 80%, then discharge it to 20%. Of course, that will affect run time noticeably. The generally accepted charge range when one stores a Li-on pack more than a couple of months is to charge it to 40 or 50%...

Ryobi USA advertised their mowers are US made. Comment on that?

What's the difference if the question is asked in the "Others" forum or in a specific forum? It's still asked. So all of those names that are listed some of which I've never heard of and surely can't be very popular, none have issues of getting parts or having them serviced??

But, that doesn't help anyone that has one and needs tips or general questions. Kinda narrow minded thinking. I had a issue with a string trimmer, it was under warranty and it was sent back thru HD which included shipping costs.

Way too small for even a edger. You need at least a 5AH or more depending on your lawn size.The highest capacity they have now is 7.5AH. It's expensive $242. But, they are coming out with a 12AH pack. No price yet.

Under the equipment category, Ryobi is not listed. Why?? Huge seller in this market (WNY) and huge with Home Depot. Surely a recognized name.

The OP never mentioned just what mower and the type of battery pack in use. Li-on packs should be kept at 40-50% charge when in storage over 3 months. They should NEVER be left fully discharged or charged and never kept attached to a charger! There are plenty of articles on all of this!

The newer Ryobi's have gone to a 'higher' battery case that will not fit the older mowers from around 4 years ago. This is the 6AH and higher packs. To make matters worse, there were 2 different sizes for the 6AH packs. I called Ryobi about this when I bought my mower 4 1/2 years ago and their...

The problem with any of these no-name Chinese products is you have no idea just who actually manufactured them. Then add, when they were actually manufactured and nothing of testing or any specifics are stated. Then add (from my experience and others) the amperage rating that is claimed which...

What is the run time of the two packs (under the same circumstances (grass condition)? The mower pictured is their revised line for 2020 with a larger battery compartment (for only one pack now apparently) that will accommodate their larger packs (including the 7.5ah that just came out (at $230).

Gee, a 'EGO' fan boy. Or should I say a fan boy with a ego? :rolleyes: Both EGO & Ryobi are Home Depots pet brands. Your lame so called reason sounds like something from the Dictator of 18,00+ lies and counting.

For hand held tools (string trimmers for example) there wouldn't be a size problem. I seems that Ryobi revamped their mower lineup this year. The older model(s) were discontinued.

I called Ryobi after I bought this pack and three different people told me this pack "should" fit. My reply was "should" or "will" fit? Big difference. The last one I talk to was someone (whom I conversed with last year on a different subject) basically said the same thing. They do not have...