The power shovel is like a weedwhacker size, and is annoying dragging around a cord. any way i could hook up the cord from it to a battery source i could mount on the snow shovel linked below?
http://www.epinions.com/hmgd-Lawn_and_Garden-Power_Tools-Blowers-Toro-Toro_Electric_Power_Shovel
Thanks for any Help.
2007-02-14 10:07:38 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
The amount of power to run a snow shovel is going to be too much for a typical battery. Normal batteries won't last but only a few minutes. Starting your car and using the car battery is an option, but you will need a DC to AC inverter which would be expensive for the wattage of a typical snow blower. That option requires a cord as well and would defeat the purpose. There won't be a small enough battery available to mount on the snow shovel to do the work that you need. Sorry, I think you'll have to live with the cord.
2007-02-16 04:26:23 · answer #1 · answered by Answer Man 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could but its not the brightest idea. Practically worthless really. First it needs an inverter to convert ac current to dc current. That will run close to $200. Battery $50. Then the battery will only last a little bit since nothing can charge it. Battery charger $60. Fabricating of a battery mount along with the wires would pose another problem. I think I would just stick to a snow shovel or use that money to buy a blade and chains for my garden tractor.
2007-02-14 11:31:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you need an inverter to turn the DC into AC You need a big one and it will cost you more than a few dollars. Check the wattage ratings on both the shovel and inverter. In addition theis will put quite a bit on electrical "load" on the battery. You'll probably need to keep the car idled
2007-02-14 10:11:24 · answer #3 · answered by walter_b_marvin 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's possible yes. BUT, between the weight you would be adding to the unit, with the battery and the inverter, as well as the cost...you will be better off dealing with the cord.
2007-02-14 11:31:34 · answer #4 · answered by Joe S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sure you should be lined, i wish so besides. best of success and be secure. RE: Does complete vehicle coverage covers dents/scratches finished through snow shovels? My vehicle has extremely some scratches led to through a shovel. is this lined lower than complete vehicle coverage? a number of them were my neighbor's fault, yet i trust i'd be in charge for a pair. Does that matter?
2016-11-28 02:57:04 · answer #5 · answered by haggans 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO
2007-02-14 10:12:03 · answer #6 · answered by dtwladyhawk 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋