expiredhawkblu09 | Staff posted Dec 14, 2023 07:12 PM
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expiredhawkblu09 | Staff posted Dec 14, 2023 07:12 PM
24" Snow Joe 96V Cordless Dual-Stage Snow Blower w/ 4x 12Ah Batteries & 2x Chargers
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The move to electric is more to have the ability to clear snow late at night or early in the morning without disrupting neighbors and sleeping kids.
Bet the electric doesn't last 50 years without battery replacement, and good luck finding batteries 50 years from now. That's the Achilles heel for all electrics.
Was it a freak accident? Idk. But of course it's 60F now in CT which makes no sense this time of the year so I haven't had a chance to try it out.
That said, snowblowers are where I draw the line. They'll get there eventually, but IMO 4 cycle gas units are still superior in too many ways and way better value. Unlike the other uses above, the scales haven't tipped in favor of electrics yet. Even for better and more trustworthy brands than Snow Joe.
A this price it's equivalent to most average (entry level) 2 stage, 4-cycle snow blower, so it's worth it.
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If I were to buy a battery snow blower today, I might risk an Ego or Greenworks. I have tons of ryobi kit but the 2 stage is still too new and some issues with starting in cold that I've read.
That said, snowblowers are where I draw the line. They'll get there eventually, but IMO 4 cycle gas units are still superior in too many ways and way better value. Unlike the other uses above, the scales haven't tipped in favor of electrics yet. Even for better and more trustworthy brands than Snow Joe.
My point here is that I also think these generations of snow blowers are like my crappy ol' Leaf - not yet ready for primetime. ICE probably still wins for snowblowers (as well as long-range vehicles). But at this price it's so damn tempting to buy this and cross my fingers...
A this price it's equivalent to most average (entry level) 2 stage, 4-cycle snow blower, so it's worth it.
The move to electric is more to have the ability to clear snow late at night or early in the morning without disrupting neighbors and sleeping kids.
In my opinion, unless you don't have the storage space for a gas blower, or you're not able bodied. I'd still suggest a gas blower. This is Slickdeals after all. Electric lawn mowers all the way though.
Either you know how to maintain small gas engines or you don't, typically doing things like leaving old gas in the carb or not using clear gas.
Also a lot of people are not great a maintaining rechargeable lithiums and get subpar lifespan, typically charging them when the packs are too cold or hot or running them empty intentionally as if they are NiCd batteries of the 80s.
Nobody's wrong really, but get what you need and are able to keep going.
Some fail to maintain either. Please take a little time to learn at least one (gas or electric). Our landfills don't need any more thrown out poorly maintained gas appliances or wasted lithium tools whose packs probably are just out of balance.
For 500 and 4 batteries (likely running 2 at a time) - this is a good deal to try, I think.
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