The Invasion of the New Electric Products

[chance123]

I am seeing more and more electric mowers, trimmers, hedgers, blowers, and chainsaws used by pro gardeners.
The best by far is by "Core". I am having problems with the switch that starts it. Once it gets wet, the control is intermitant until it dries out. Anyone have any thought or suggestions on keeping this dry? These line trimmers are "amazing". The battery life equals a tank of fuel (about one hour) so instead of filling the tank, they switch the battery to another from the charger in their truck. The brushless pancake motor is down by the line head and is "much" more powerful than the Stihl FS 90 R trimmers they have been using. I have tried wd40, clear polyurethane, hairspray, and nothing seems to work. They try to keep their gear clean and I tell them "not to get the switch wet", but they don't listen and leave it to me to find a solution. Any thoughts?

 

[Mini Motors]

I've heard of this Water Displacement stuff, that took 40 tries to get the formula right. I can't seem to remember what it's called.:laughing:



Some of these are just for my amusement. You'd think those NASA guys woulda gotten it right in less than 20.


Seriously, try it. It will evaporate in time, but if you just spray some in there every now and then, any water that gets in should have no ill affect.

 

[chance123]

I've heard of this Water Displacement stuff, that took 40 tries to get the formula right. I can't seem to remember what it's called.:laughing:



Some of these are just for my amusement. You'd think those NASA guys woulda gotten it right in less than 20.


Seriously, try it. It will evaporate in time, but if you just spray some in there every now and then, any water that gets in should have no ill affect.

As I posted in my first post, WD 40 was the first thing I tried. WD was designed just for "that" purpose.

 

[msaeger]

I am seeing more and more electric mowers, trimmers, hedgers, blowers, and chainsaws used by pro gardeners.
The best by far is by "Core". I am having problems with the switch that starts it. Once it gets wet, the control is intermitant until it dries out. Anyone have any thought or suggestions on keeping this dry? These line trimmers are "amazing". The battery life equals a tank of fuel (about one hour) so instead of filling the tank, they switch the battery to another from the charger in their truck. The brushless pancake motor is down by the line head and is "much" more powerful than the Stihl FS 90 R trimmers they have been using. I have tried wd40, clear polyurethane, hairspray, and nothing seems to work. They try to keep their gear clean and I tell them "not to get the switch wet", but they don't listen and leave it to me to find a solution. Any thoughts?

No answer for the switch but have you seen the Ryobi 40v trimmer? I have been thinking about getting one of those is this one 100 bucks better?

 

[chance123]

No answer for the switch but have you seen the Ryobi 40v trimmer? I have been thinking about getting one of those is this one 100 bucks better?

I believe the Ryobi has a "wound" electric motor which would be even more troublesome around moisture. I have noticed that the Core brand motor looks very much like the electric radiator cooling fans that are in some cars. That type of motor seems OK around moisture. It is their control switches that need to be sealed and this is the problem I am having. I know that if this continues, the contacts will start to corrode. This is why I have to find a solution soon. Here's a video of this machine
Video Library – Core Outdoor Power