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It's pretty criminal that no standard form factors for power tool batteries exist. I think it should be regulated tbh.
At least the cells inside are likely to be standard and recyclable but chances are they're spot welded together and have safety electronics etc
rhowe-
Yes, just like phone chargers.
Manufacturers change a model after a year or so, and re-design the batteries... and that would appear to be that.
Somewhat ironically, I actually ordered the corded model as it was half the price, received the battery model in error, thought I had lucked in big time. But the corded version would no doubt still be working.
ChasnotRobert
Just tried to mow the lawn - batteries in the lawnmower appear to have died over winter.
Had a look on the flymo website and can't find any trace of spares for this model of battery powered lawnmower, but can find a shit load of reviews saying the batteries just die and flymo won't do anything about it. Bloody thing is only a year old, probably used it a dozen times.
Have emailed flymo but based on the reviews, I'm not hopeful of a positive response.