Echo 56V eFORCE Batteries: Anyone else finding that they keep just ****************ing dieing? Any possible fixes?

[TaxusBaccata]

Been using the 2500T for 3ish years. Great saw, but several batteries (LBP-50-150) have now packed it in for me. Four in total now, with 2 in the last 2 months, hence my current frustration.

 

Of the two faulty one's I have in front of me, one simply is flat and won't charge. The other won't charge, nor work in the saw for more than a second or two before cutting out, despite showing 2 bars of charge remaining.

 

I was using the latter one yesterday and it definitly got a bit wet in light rain so maybe that has something to do with it. But they've been out in worse before, although I avoid them getting wet as best I can. And honestly, in the UK industry how the hell are we supposed to work with kit that can't handle being used in the rain?

 

I'd be tempted by the new 3500t were there a way to solve the battery issue.

 

What have others expereinces been? Similar accounts to provide solidarity? Differing accounts to restore some hope of a future with this saw? Or better still, any ideas how to fix the very expensive bits of trash I have sitting in front of me?

 

 

[Mark_Skyland]

There has been an issue with those batteries. Speak to your dealer as they will be replaced if still in warranty.

 

This is the improved replacement battery.

ECHO Battery LBP-56V125 - Skyland Equipment

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The updated LBP-56V125 is the latest advancements in ECHO’s 56V lithium battery line up. Designed for superior performance, they feature improved connectors that minimize...