Dagny
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Anybody own the speaker thingy that uses your phone to listen to radio. Will it work in remote areas. how far from the phone can you be. Is it only m12.
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The tiny M12 only bluetooth speaker? Or the M12/18 bigger bluetooth speaker?
I never determined its range, I would say maybe 15-20 feet. The big giant M18 radio is about 25-30 feet. Not sure about the combo M12/18 speaker, but would think it would be at least 25-30 feet as it is the newest model.
Bluetooth range is all dependent on bluetooth version and power consumption. Bluetooth 3.0/4.0 is capable of much further range than anyone builds as it would consume too much battery life.
I never determined its range, I would say maybe 15-20 feet. The big giant M18 radio is about 25-30 feet. Not sure about the combo M12/18 speaker, but would think it would be at least 25-30 feet as it is the newest model.
Bluetooth range is all dependent on bluetooth version and power consumption. Bluetooth 3.0/4.0 is capable of much further range than anyone builds as it would consume too much battery life.
DerekV
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If you're talking the football sized one like I have yes you can use it anywhere, the bluetooth range is quite good as I've gone a few hundred feet and its stayed connected.
kctyphoon
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Im sure that's it.. I forget how to make sense of it.. it's like yr/month/day or something like that. I'm sure someone can tell u for sure.
DerekV
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Are you merely going off of the # of bars or are you measuring the voltage pre and post storage? I charge my batteries to the top of the 3rd bar when putting them away, which is 19.60-19.65 volts. I can check them several months later (some of my 5.0s don't get used much) and if they don't measure the same voltage, they might've dropped 0.01 volts.
What you're describing doesn't sound unusual for aging batteries. I'm sure they still work great, but unfortunately self discharging is an irreversible symptom. Storing them at less than a full charge and not in hot environments will help significantly increase their lifespan. Doing this from day 1 is important in order to help prevent them from getting on the self discharging slow death spiral. Another thing is to not drain them all the way down to empty if possible.
While I'm sure others will see it as nonsense, it's really just basic lithium 101
DerekV
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March 10, 2016 date code
Some date-codes are year/week, but others (like yours) are simply year/month/day.
2manytools
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The M12 Bluetooth speaker is rated for 30ft, but I think it may be a little more. While decent sound, but depending on the environment you are listening, you may not hear it well from much farther away. I use mine quite a bit, but do prefer the sound of thre larger speaker when it makes sense to haul with me.
The M12/M18 speaker is rated for 100ft. These ratings also depend on the capabilities of one's phone too.
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Hmm didnt think they are that much, maybe in ideal conditions. I know the big monster M18 radio charger loses connection at about 30-40 ft through a wall. My M18/12 one I have used outside and it has good range, the 100 ft is likely outside no obstructions.
TTMotorsports
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Just sent in my 4 year old drill with a failed forward/reverse switch. My flood light since it cant fit my 12.0 battery and my 2 gallon vacuum to upgrade to fit 12.0 battery as well. It's awesome when a company will upgrade your tools to fit new batterys as they are released
DFB
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Big speaker M12/M18 is just awesome. Waterproof can crank it out My Fav
I don't know about no 100ft bt range though
But can easily hear it for more than 100ft
Small one (M12) is an ok personal speaker, tough as nails BT limit is only 25ft or so 30 max I think
Walls and floors will break things up
I don't know about no 100ft bt range though
But can easily hear it for more than 100ft
Small one (M12) is an ok personal speaker, tough as nails BT limit is only 25ft or so 30 max I think
Walls and floors will break things up
Yes they do, but it is red
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They retro fit the wet dry vac for the 12? V1 or V2 of the vac? Would hate to send in a V1 vac and they send back V2 as the upgrade lol.... I prefer V1 over V2 hands down.
TTMotorsports
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No idea what version I have or the difference. I just called them with my model number and they said to send it in and they have a retrofit for it. No idea what that entails but I will post up when I get it back in a few weeks.
2manytools
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Yes, bluetooth is rated in an open environment usually, though a lack of walls for signal to bounce off can also have a negative effect on connectivity, more so with earlier bluetooth versions. I'm sure it is tested in an ideal environment with minimal other wi-fi signals to compete with, and best possible transmitter.
The 30 ft rating for the M12, and 100 ft. for the M12/M18 speaker & M18 radio/charger are all off Milwaukee's site, and no matter the manufacturer, always seem unobtainable/inflated.
MikeF2316
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Are you merely going off of the # of bars or are you measuring the voltage pre and post storage? I charge my batteries to the top of the 3rd bar when putting them away, which is 19.60-19.65 volts. I can check them several months later (some of my 5.0s don't get used much) and if they don't measure the same voltage, they might've dropped 0.01 volts.
What you're describing doesn't sound unusual for aging batteries. I'm sure they still work great, but unfortunately self discharging is an irreversible symptom. Storing them at less than a full charge and not in hot environments will help significantly increase their lifespan. Doing this from day 1 is important in order to help prevent them from getting on the self discharging slow death spiral. Another thing is to not drain them all the way down to empty if possible.
While I'm sure others will see it as nonsense, it's really just basic lithium 101
This is true. Lithium batteries like to be kept "in the middle" as far a charge goes. The 100% charged and 100% discharged are purely arbitrary. You can take a cell that is 100% charged according to the charger/circuit that is designed for it, then charge it up a little further with a different power source. This will increase the next runtime, but will slightly degrade the cell. And if you overdo it, it will kill the cell.
So company X can define their 0 and 100% points, and company Y, using the otherwise identical cell can assign their 0 and 100% points at company X's 2% and 98% points. Company X's tools will have a longer runtime, Company Y's batteries will last longer. (Everything else being equal, of course.)
I had an old laptop that had an aftermarket battery pack that the computer would not charge. The computer would run off it, so I'd charge it with my car battery charger through a bulb to limit current. While not ideal, I always watched it like a hawk and never melted anything. Often the computer would report the battery at 102 or 103% after I charged it!
kctyphoon
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Can anyone find the part number for the new power inverter that Milwaukee is including with the utility impacts? I give up.
https://www.milwaukeetool.com/Products/Power-Tools/Fastening/Impact-Wrenches/2865-22
https://www.milwaukeetool.com/Products/Power-Tools/Fastening/Impact-Wrenches/2865-22
DFB
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Why? Does it say Milwaukee on it
Here found it for ya KC...wasn't too hard to do
•12V Inverter - 23-37-0010
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KBigg
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its dewalt?So I've had the gen 1 string trimmer for about a year now. Just today I started having intermittent loss of power when pressing the switch after swapping out a 9.0 and putting a new 12.0 ah in. Anybody have any issues with the string trimmer? I'm gonna try it out again next week and maybe send it in for e service if the problem persists. I ran it pretty hard today so I'm wondering if the tool has a thermal protection shutdown. The battery was fine and the motor housing didn't feel abnormal hot like a well used drill would.
kctyphoon
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I am waiting for another HD trimmer, edger, battery for $329 sale. I am most interested in the edger as I have a lot of sidewalk to edge. How is everyone liking it?
Any thoughts on the switch tank battery sprayer? Its a bit pricey, but looks like it performs nice.
Any thoughts on the switch tank battery sprayer? Its a bit pricey, but looks like it performs nice.
DFB
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senlow
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My red and yellow tools live side by side on the same cart... I do not allow them to mate.
Ick, just reading that turns my stomach . . . they would make orange babies.
DFB
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kctyphoon
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Your picture isnt working.
If it's the standard or rapid M12/M18 charger - just go on eBay. That will be the cheapest place to find one.
DFB
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Anyone have the following?
M12 multitool
M12 Fuel cutoff tool
M18 drywall gun.
Considering these for work for specialized situations that supplied grinders won't cut it. What are your thoughts on the performance/ergonomics of the above tools
M12 multitool
M12 Fuel cutoff tool
M18 drywall gun.
Considering these for work for specialized situations that supplied grinders won't cut it. What are your thoughts on the performance/ergonomics of the above tools
a52-830
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just used this to cut four bolts off of a chevy pickup (tailgate brackets on the body). used the disk that was included with the tool.
1) it cut all four off using two bars from a 2AH battery.
2) it seemed to cut out after 15 or 20 seconds. pulling it back a bit, and pulling the trigger again caused it to start right up. it may have been that I was pushing too hard on it, and it was binding up. it was in an awkward position, and was also cutting into the bracket.
all told, I was very happy with it. the job went quickly, and aside from the stopping, it worked well. between stops it made substantial progress in cutting.
DFB
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Cut Off Tool...small and maneuverable. Very easy to use. A little weak on steady direct cutting power but really handy to have, gets the smaller jobs done efficiently. Much lighter, one hand operation over the 4.5" grinder.
Drywall gun don't really think I WILL ever use my corded one again
The AUTO lock on feature (no motor running until tip is engaged) is really cool. Originally did not like the lock switch location under the trigger seemed to be in the way of fingers when wrapped around the pistol grip handle but once you adapt to holding the tool up high behind the head while on auto mode it's really a non issue.
Multi Tool don't own one. Honestly I haven't really felt the need to have one more than a couple of times ever in all my years. Other tools have always sufficed. Though many people love them and they truly have their place in a well rounded tool arsenal, just sometimes when the only tool you have is a hammer everything begins to look like a nail. YMMV
Though I do recall reading feedback that the Milwaukee version they vibrate heavily and can actually release the batteries
But again that's not my call.kctyphoon
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I'm in the market for a 4 1/2"Milwaukee cordless grinder but 12hr days plus 2 1/2 hrs driving doesn't leave much time to research the different models so I'm just going to ask for advice. I just want to have one around for little odd and end stuff where there is no access to electricity or where dragging out a cord takes longer than the task. I have all the corded grinders I need so I just want a bare compact M18 preferably with a paddle switch.It doesnt have to be a fuel or an auto brake it just needs to be dependable and tough. I appreciate any and all advice.Thanks I probably wont reply tonite because I'm shot but please comment.
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I have owned all three. I recommend the cut off tool and the dry wall gun. I was not impressed with the multi tool and sold it.
DFB
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Well the brushed 2680 is the least expensive, the original brushless non braking 2780 is its FUEL counterpart, Maybe $50-$60 price difference.
List price... $119 brushed, $179 Fuel
For limited use brushed is ok though Fuel is better and will give a longer run time. They are all serious battery eaters no matter what, and the bigger XC you have the better.
I already have 2 of the Milwaukee AA headlamps so wont buy the USB one, but would take it for free.
Havent used the pivot flashlight or clip pivot light yet, so too early to assess. Unpacked and charged them, played for a few seconds only. First thing I noticed about the clip light is the clip is too easy to move the lever, expected more resistance.
Havent used the pivot flashlight or clip pivot light yet, so too early to assess. Unpacked and charged them, played for a few seconds only. First thing I noticed about the clip light is the clip is too easy to move the lever, expected more resistance.
No headlamp. Fail
Which one you like BEST