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Image 1 — Starmix 1625 L vs Metabo ASR 25 M SC
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Starmix 1625 L vs Metabo ASR 25 M SC

Hello. I want to buy a new shop vac for general garage cleaning and hobby use with power tools like a track saw, sander, etc. I will use it mainly with my cyclone filter - Dust Commander - attached to a metal barrel.

I'm looking for a vac:

  • rated as M class, since I have mild asthma
  • with a power tool socket (automatic turn-on for convenience)
  • not too big, since my space is limited and most debris will already be caught by the cyclone filter
  • with the possibility to attach a systainer box on top of it — I love this idea, seems neat

Currently, I own a Kärcher WD-5, which is nice, but misses all of the points above, besides its size, which is ok.

I've searched the internet and it seems Starmix fits my requirements well. It's also sold under different brands like Metabo. I've narrowed down my local offers to these two models: Starmix ISC 1625 L and Metabo ASR 25 M SC.

As far as I can tell:

  • The Metabo is a rebrand of a previous Starmix model — the 1425 M.
  • Starmix is rated L class, but they have the same filters. Do thety effectively provide the same level of protection?
  • Metabo has a preset flow-rate knob, while Starmix has a stepless one. Which one is better?
  • Starmix has a light signaling low airflow, while Metabo has light + buzzer. Is the buzzer more convenient or more annoying?
  • The Starmix is a bit more powerful (by 200 W), which doesn't seem like a lot to me. Or is it?
  • Metabo is a bit more expensive, but comes with an antistatic hose. Price-wise this seems to make them equal. The Starmix 1625 M is notecably more expensive.

Please advice.

u/coffee-buff — 9 days ago
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What runtime can I expect from 40V angle grinder GA023G?

Hello. I was just wondering what kind of runtime could I expect from the 40V angle grinder GA023G on a tabless 4Ah battery (BL4040F) for different tasks. I guess about 10 minutes at most for heavy duty tasks like cutting steel or concrete, but how about lighter tasks like grinding for buffing out rust, or sanding wood?

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u/coffee-buff — 2 months ago
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New DDF492 - is ratcheting on gear #2 ok?

Hi.

After some considerations (even shared with this group: https://www.reddit.com/r/Makita/s/QABPh4AwQt) I've bought a new DDF492 drill. The design is very nice, however when testing it an odd sound seems a bit off to me. Please tell me am I right about it.

When I switch to gear #2 and squeeze the trigger just enough to start the rotation I can hear some ratcheting. It doesn’t occur on max speed, but when I slow down the ratcheting is even more intensive (during speed decrease). I don't know have I explain this properly, but I have recorded and attached a video. On gear #1 it works very smooth, no issues. I've also noticed that the gear switch likes to get stuck in between the gears (like gear #1.5).

Please tell mi is it the chuck or the gearbox, is it ok (acceptable)? I know previous model had some issues but I was hoping this should be fine. I bought it from a legit source and I have 14 days to return it no questions asked.

u/coffee-buff — 2 months ago
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Which drill driver with side handle to choose?

Hello.

I'd like to buy a more powerful drill-driver - with a side handle. Please advise which one would be best for me.

As for my needs:

- for drilling bigger holes in wood, like with hole saws

- occasionally for mixing mortar, tile adhesive, etc.

- brushless, modern model

- can be either LXT or XGT - I'm into both

- I don't need the hammering action - I have an SDS tool for that

I've checked out the catalogue, and it seems that 3 models qualify: LXT DDF492, XGT DF001G & DF003G (and their counterparts with hammer mode: DHP492, HP001G, HP003G).

I've compared their specs, read some topics here and watched couple of YT videos and:

- all of those seem to have more than enough power for my needs, so I don't care about the exact torque differences between them

- there seems to be no weight/size difference between no-hammer DF001G and hammer HP001G, or between DF003G and HP003G - which surprises me. There's a small difference in the LXT model specs, hence I think I would lean more towards the DDF492 rather than the DHP492

- XGT 001 seems to be noticeably lighter than 003 - which is something I care about

- the 492 seems even lighter than 001

- I could use the LXT model with a small 2.0Ah battery for lighter tasks sometimes (I do have other drill-drivers for that, tho)

- the XGT models have anti-kickback, and the LXT doesn't. Their anti-kickback system seems far from perfect tho

- they seem to have some gear-slipping technical issues? I'm not sure have they actually been fixed and on which models, and whether the hammering action affects this or not

So I'm a bit confused. Please advise - should I go with the lightest DDF492 or the DF001G? Or maybe the HP001G, since it weighs the same as the DF001G, even though I don't need the hammering? Or maybe I should get the newest DF003G, even though it's the heaviest and I don't really need the extra power?

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u/coffee-buff — 3 months ago
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New 2Ah LXT battery produced 5 years ago.

Hello. I just bought a new 2Ah LXT battery (BL1820B), and it seems (from the number above serial number) that it was produced about 5 years ago (year 2021).

I guess it was in "sleep mode":
- over 8V measured on connectors
- I've put it into charger, then tried to use it - seems to work just fine

Should I worry about it? I wouldn't care about 1 year or so, but isn't 5 years old stock too much?

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u/coffee-buff — 3 months ago