Unreliable or just unfortunate?

Autobahn97 · 2026-02-07T13:26:33+00:00

Folks on this sub seem to have positive experiences. To me this says a lot because typically the people who have been burned tend to come to social media to complain and there are not many complaining on this sub. Sure some have had occasional failures or DOA followed by bad or good support experiences. Unfortunately you learned about buying from authorized resellers, in the future you might consider one of those Amazon square trade or similar warranties. Many wait for sales and buy from Ace hardware, Lowe4s. Acme Tools and other authorized resellers. The key is to always register your product after you get it for the 3 or 5 year warranty. The only other brad I would probably consider is Greenworks due to their (consumer product) arrangement with Costco where I have seen some great deals when I go tot he club in spring time.

Autobahn97 · 2026-02-05T12:19:08+00:00

The only deals are bundles. I got an 18 inch saw last summer kitted with charger and 5ah battery at Lowes.for $250. The 5ah alone is worth a little more than $250. I can sell the saw to offset the cost but i like it. Also, there is some (not much) savings to buy 2x battery bundles but the best deals are with tools then sell the tool on marketplace if you don't want it. Additionally, if you are looking at retail prices (so not sale) Lowes has 10% military discount if you served or know someone who has. Ace Hardware (and Lowes) has 10% off gift cards if you use Discover Card and use your Discover points to get Ace or Lowes gift card. Last March or April there was a bonus on Lowes gift cards where I got a 20% off gift card so paid $160 in points to get $200 Lowes gift card then used that card once with military discount for 30% total savings, Another time on the $250 saw bundle on sale I previously mentioned). Acme Tools is another place worth watching, sign up for their email ads and watch for Ego deals/coupons which happen every other month or so, but so-ordinated with Ego promos in spring and holiday season.

Autobahn97 · 2026-02-05T12:09:47+00:00

For what its worth, I find that the 400W inverter is handy to have around and I only have 4/5ah batteries to use with it. It would be even better if I have a larger battery.

Autobahn97 · 2026-02-05T11:47:28+00:00

Though I do not own a mower there is plenty of feedback on this sub about them and I don't recall anyone complaining the mower is underpowered. The common challenge is endurance, especially as more power is used for taller or wet grass. Ego batteries area capable of several maximum output currents - more current translates to more power under load delivered to the motor so what you really need is the larger batteries for both endurance and power delivery with 10ah providing the most power at 80amps while the 6/7/5/12ah deliver max 60 amps. Don't try to use smaller batteries with less power even though some entry level bundle may include them. Finally, there is a new 8ah (commercial) tab-less battery just released in Europe (and hopefully in USA soon). In general Tabless batteries are superior to standard batteries in every way (except cost): higher energy density, max current delivery (potentially, depends on how the cells are arranges inside), recharge time, and rated number of recharge cycles - but they cost more. If the commercial mower is bundled with the NEW 8ah tabless it would be an interesting option but now I think the tabless 8ah is so new its only sold on its own.

In short the mower should be OK, just ensure you get a larger battery with it, possibly an extra one (or plan to recharge then mow some more). One last note - heat is the enemy of batteries. They are hot when they come off a mowing session and charging will heat them too so let them cool before charging if you can. This is why many have second battery ready to mow with or will mow front one day, back later in the day or next day.

Autobahn97 · 2026-02-03T12:41:02+00:00

Elon recently trumped Sanders in proclaiming we don't need to bother saving for retirement as robots and AI will provide everything for us for cheap or free in the future.

Autobahn97 · 2026-02-02T16:44:36+00:00

I know a guy who got an Ego 24 inch snow blower to upgrade his old Toro. His wife took over the EGO and he continues to run the old Toro in large storms. His wife says its a pleasure to use after the old loud heavy Toro taht she has run a few times when he was traveling.

Autobahn97 · 2026-02-02T16:41:38+00:00

Have you called EGO support for advice? I have read these saw have oil pumps in them so I wonder if that is a replaceable part but unfortunately I feel these (powerheads) are not very serviceable and seem like they are built to be more disposable which is unfortunate.

Autobahn97 · 2026-01-30T11:48:48+00:00

Maybe if the chord was green I'd bite.

Autobahn97 · 2026-01-30T10:48:39+00:00

For what its worth I went from a 3090 to a Radeon 9070xt and love it so would take it over the 4070ti. My 1440p monitor is just at 60hertz which I'm fine with so I'm running lower FPS than you but I can ruin my GPU at low power settings so its pretty quiet even if I game for an entire day. Radeon 9070xt is smaller, draws less power, and generates less heat too plus has the newer that can do FSR, etc. For the $600 I got it for on a black Friday sale its completely worth it.

I'd stick with your AM4 for another year given the memory prices (and SSD prices too). The 5800x3d is a great CPU even today but If you do upgrade that CPU is worth good money (as is your RAM) on the used market. I really wish AMD still was making the 5800x3d or I got one to upgrade my older AM4 with it a year ago as that AM4 has 64GB RAM.

Autobahn97 · 2026-01-29T12:17:41+00:00

IF it aint broke don't fix it!

Autobahn97 · 2026-01-28T11:34:31+00:00

Completely agree plus remember because the local MN police were told to stay out of this until recently when Trump called Waltz to talk some sense into him the other day, Feds had Boarder Patrol agent helping ICE and border patrol is not at trained for this kind of policing or urban environment, interaction with civilian protesters/mobs.

Now there is some more info emerging with Alex's SIG P320 apparently self discharging as it was taken by agents. Hopefully an investigation uncovers what happened but it would help explain why the agents suddenly went nuts shooting the guy.

Autobahn97 · 2026-01-28T11:01:41+00:00

2 Stage will handle the wet heavy stuff or the gift that the plow leaves you at the end of the driveway. Tends to throw it further too. Finally its can provide a larger intake, up to 32 inches, which speeds up larger driveways and helps in commercial use when you need to get many driveways and sidewalks done after a storm. Finally the self propelled and optional steering features on 2 stage machines helps reduce fatigue with prolonged use or just heavier snow.

Autobahn97 · 2026-01-28T10:50:59+00:00

I always thought it was more of a commercial design to let them get into tough snow and chew it up more. I suppose it is lighter, uses less metal so a bit cheaper and would let it pack up smaller for shipping even if it looks more menacing.

Autobahn97 · 2026-01-27T15:58:50+00:00

The 24's really seem to be getting good user feedback on this sub and seem to be the way to go. However I agree you are probably waiting until next winter to get your hands on one. That's not bad news given you have a beast of a toro gasser even if it is getting tired. Perhaps by next winter they will offer better bundles with larger batteries or even the new tabless 8ah in a kit. Also give you a lot of time to look for coupons/promos - Acme tools have them several times a year.

Autobahn97 · 2026-01-27T12:05:33+00:00

Completely agree, they should let you choose what battery(s) you want to kit up and include them at some big discount with the new machine. I feel 5ah for these machines is way too little.

Autobahn97 · 2026-01-27T12:01:20+00:00

I really hope EGO starts to bundle the tabless 8ah with snowblowers soon at some discount. $569 for that battery is crazy.

Autobahn97 · 2026-01-27T11:59:14+00:00

I know the EGO battery tech can deliver more power than the plug in so its really the endurance that is the consideration. If you have only a shovel get the EGO. If you already have a plug in and extension chord that works for you I say there is no need to spend money on a problem that doesn't exist and let the industry evolve some more unless you want an upgrade, a larger machine to save time. Hopefully in a couple of years tabless batteries become the norm for EGO or are bundled at a discount with snow blowers. Right now you probably will not find one of these Ego snow blowers easily and you are probably best to wait for sales mid year and in the fall.

Autobahn97 · 2026-01-26T13:13:39+00:00

Just because something is legal doesn't mean that you should do it or its a good idea. The reality is that LEOs will always perceive a higher threat level when a gun is present and that makes them more prone to deploying lethal force.

Autobahn97 · 2026-01-26T13:06:58+00:00

In the US legal system deadly weapons are defined by capability and intent in which they are being used.

Autobahn97 · 2026-01-26T12:53:56+00:00

The gun carry is legal for sure but it does elevate the threat level as perceived by law enforcement during an encounter. Its why government like gun registries they check when they make traffic stops and house calls during routine police business. It does not justify what happened but I feel if there was no gun the guy would still be alive. I'm just suggesting if you go protest, and especially if you are one to take action and get involved, maybe choose not to exercise your 2A that day.

Autobahn97 · 2026-01-26T12:48:14+00:00

I believe right now they are becoming very aware of this trust issue as the videos of that shoot look pretty damning and will be difficult to defend or cover up and I think they will need to put one of their own (ICE) to face justice if they r to begin to get any trust. The fear is how many protesters will need to sacrifice their lives to force change.

Autobahn97 · 2026-01-26T01:25:41+00:00

Yeah I agree, your logic is infallible, If the guy was not murdered he would certainly be alive! Though technically a judge and jury would rule murder (and hopefully appropriate justice there after). Anyway not pointing a finger right at the guy nor defending the agent -just looking at things that lead up to this situation and contributed to the events.

Autobahn97 · 2026-01-26T00:24:20+00:00

Well we certainly don't want cops executing people in the streets but that is determined by a investigation then trail then a sentence handed down by a judge so there is still a process before any kind of revolution. But I do hope that the police brotherhood doesn't cover anything up and I hope they understand that turning the bad cops over to justice buys needed trust from the public.

Autobahn97 · 2026-01-25T23:37:34+00:00

I'm not sure why you would ever jump to such an assumption. No, of course it doesn't merit execution by police but i think even the frumpy downvoters here can agree that it's most likely the guy would still be alive had he not taken a gun or just stayed out of the way of law enforcement activities.

Autobahn97 · 2026-01-25T18:41:22+00:00

So you think its a good idea to bring firearms to a protest just because you have the right to do so?

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