“Unleashing Beast: PowerStack 5Ah with DEWALT 8″ Pruning Saw”

Testing Different Batteries for High Demand Pruning Saws

Pruning saws require a lot of voltage and can have several cutouts, especially when pushed into harder wood. To test this theory, the Power Stack team performed tests with various battery types to determine the best option for a high demand pruning saw.

Starting with the Mini Power Stack, the team worked their way up to the 9 amp hour Flex Volt battery to see what voltage each battery would hold and at what point the saw would cut out. They used two wires to test the voltage out of each battery, making a cut without pushing and then pushing the saw to see what would happen with the battery.

Interestingly, while there was a significant voltage difference between the small power stack and the 9 amp hour Flex Volt battery, there were still a lot of cutouts. These were anywhere from 16 volts up to 19 volts at the top. This tells the team that there is something inside the pruning saw that is having it turn off as a safety feature or in a kickback feature.

The Power Stack team discovered that it’s not necessary to have a large battery to use a pruning saw effectively. The issue is that the tool isn’t going to need a huge battery to do the job, and especially when avoiding hardwoods like what they were cutting. They were cutting slightly larger hardwoods than perhaps what the pruning saw would typically be used for, but the test results still proved useful.

The test also brought up the question of right tool, right battery. We talk about this all the time – don’t use a small battery on a high-demand tool. This 5 amp hour battery is borderline as to what we would suggest using on a high-demand tool.

In conclusion, the Power Stack team recommends testing various battery types to find the best option for your specific needs. It’s clear that different batteries hold different voltages, and it’s essential to get the right battery to suit your tool’s requirements.

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