Ive got the first rotary tool the only issue is if it bogs down a bit it cuts out and you have to switch it on and off its annoying and it hasn't got enogh torque
@ThemoporiumКүн бұрын
My original one with removable 12v pre X Team version did that but only with a low battery? I'd only used nicad power tools before so thought it was faulty at first, but after a bit of research I found out it was due to the BMS protecting the lithium battery from running completely flat. It'll also did this if the pack was too warm. All li-ion tools will do this so I always charge them up as soon as they drop to the red battery status and let them cool between jobs. As for torque, I use mine for polishing and shaping ports on cast iron cylinder barrels with rotary burr's but never had a power issue. I expect if you use it for cutting through metal it might struggle. I try to avoid this as the little cut off wheels scare the crap out of me if they break😬.
@user-yq1uy8wr4e2 күн бұрын
That's pretty
@Hoozpoppin2 күн бұрын
The constant changing of designs probably stems from continually changing manufacturers.
@ThemoporiumКүн бұрын
You could be right there and it would explain my comment on the new version of tye 240v angle grinder. It could also be the same manufacturer reducing costs though as I have 2 sets of Parkside sash cramps which look the same but the handles are a better quality on one set than the other.
@HoozpoppinКүн бұрын
@@Themoporium its difficult to find info but a few of Parkside's suppliers DOES outsource their designs to be manufactured in china. Theyre called Scheppach. There are also Kompernass and Grizzly Tools. They all outsource manufacturing to china. So you have 3 companies, designing or re badging tools to parkside. No wonder there are design discrepancies - even in the same tool.
@ThemoporiumКүн бұрын
@@Hoozpoppin It wouldn't surprise me. A lot of brands outsource to Asia or the far east to be manufactured. Unfortunately this enables their designs and manufacturing processes to be copied which results in a lot of generic products.
@whomadethatsaltysoup5 күн бұрын
Yes, not a lot to say on the Parkside impact driver. I bought one when it was on clearance at £12.99 - body only - and it works well. As you say, it is solidly built, and would be more than capable of serving a hobby woodworker, or DIYer. Is it as good as the blue, yellow, green and red alternatives? No, but then again it is not 5 or ten times worse. With a three year warranty you can hardly grumble.
@philflip19635 күн бұрын
I agree, too much revision of features and particularly design is a potential inconvenience. It's a throw away society, makes repair impractical.
@johndownie93855 күн бұрын
No prices why??
@hrxy16 күн бұрын
dreadful speech can't understand a mumbling word
@colinbrammeld20386 күн бұрын
Slightly different and larger range in Spain. Also a type of Bluetooth 20v battery.
@georgemcclelland52077 күн бұрын
The 12v rotary tool i have with USB-C charger connection charges at around 13V, which gives the charger the potential to destroy items only expecting 5V. Never tried using 5v to charge it, but don't expect it to work
@Themoporium7 күн бұрын
@@georgemcclelland5207 I can fully charge both of mine from a 5v USB B port on a solar charge controller so the 12v model must be charging the cells in parallel. Both the 12v and 5v Parkside rotary tools come with USB B to USB C cable so they can only charge at 5v as that's the maximum a USB B port can provide. You could probably charge them via a USB C charger using a USB C to C cable but they won't charge at the higher voltages USB C allows as the charger won't go any higher than what the tools are drawing which is 5v.
@georgemcclelland52077 күн бұрын
@@Themoporium I must have yet another version then, mine came with a wall-wart plug adapter to a USB plug at the higher voltage
@Xanderbelle8 күн бұрын
Gotta keep changing them cos people buy a new one then take an old one back for a refund.
@joehart38269 күн бұрын
You'll have to do an Aldi version
@Themoporium9 күн бұрын
@@joehart3826 Having been disappointed with some of the Aldi Power craft tools years ago I've stuck with the Lidl Parkside range as I found in general they lasted longer.I do have an Aldi detail sander from the Ferrex range which is okay and I use their reciprocating saw blades as I haven't seen the Parkside ones on sale for a long time.
@hariseldon25779 күн бұрын
Funnily enough my Work Zone version calipers came in the Parkside box!
@Joewho999 күн бұрын
Good video thanks for posting .
@snacklofter9 күн бұрын
👍👍
@lezbriddon10 күн бұрын
All my (uk purchased) parkside x-team 20v batteries have cell balancing way back to the 2018 batteries which where by puly with puly badged cells before they went to grizzly (made i think by puly) and then to parkside badged cells which look like the puly's... they just didnt make a song and dance about balancing back then. I have bought maybe 150-175 batteries..... no i dont have that many tools, but they are a good (cell) battery so i gut them open for the cells for ebikes and even a 55mph motorcycle build.
@Themoporium10 күн бұрын
@@lezbriddon yes I always thought the BMS was able to do cell balancing but they've only recently started mentioning it in the sale adverts so I had to question it when they introduced the new 4.5amp dual charger. I know some of the chargers won't do the very early 20v batteries so may be this due to the difference in cell type?
@lezbriddon10 күн бұрын
@@Themoporium yeah i think some of the early 20v were labelled 18v too, I dont have real hardware that old i only started with parkside kit in 2018/2019, I think theres maybe some 12v kit from that time with no balancing....... maybe thats what got them the bad rep and why they started to publicise the balancing, which i think was late 2020-2021. here's an old video from 5 years ago showing the battery has balancing. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eX-Tometj6eheNE
@Themoporium10 күн бұрын
@@lezbriddon The early pre X team 12v stuff was a right pain as the batteries looked the same but the terminals were all different. The drill, oscillating multi tool and rotary multi tool all had different chargers because of this. I still have the drill as I was able to swap the polarity of the terminals inside it to suit the 12v X Team battery but the oscillating multi tool is still on its original battery.
@caskwith6 күн бұрын
@@Themoporium That's strange, I have what I thought was the very first 12v (not x team) drill they did (actually labelled 10.8v). The battery terminals are the same as the current 12v x team batteries but they changed the position of the location "fins" I suppose you would call them. I just cut off the fins and the batteries work fine in the old drill or the new tools, charger works fine too.
@Themoporium6 күн бұрын
@@caskwith The model number on my pre 12v X Team drill is PABS 12B3. I had to trim off the 2 catches you push in to release the battery to fit the X Team 12v battery. I swapped the polarity on the drill to match the battery because when I attempted the same up grade on my pre X Team 12v multi tool I blew the electronic speed control PCB inside the tool as soon as I pushed the battery in. Needless to say I was a bit annoyed at not checking to see if the polarity was the same first 😒
@shortymcsteve10 күн бұрын
How different are the 12v & 4v rotary tool outside of the power rating? A proper comparison video between the two would be amazing if you have the time. I think they brought out the 4v version because Aldi have had a few 4v versions this year, and those each look drastically different from each other. Also, something odd about the battery charger - I was lucky enough to find a combo pack in the sale bin for £10. It was a box with the PLG 20 C1 + PAP 20 B1 2AH battery. The manual and the box state that the charge can only be used for a 2AH battery, and gives specific battery model numbers (PAP 20 A1/A2/A3/B1/B3. I found that surprising since your box say the opposite! And I’m pretty sure some of those are 4Ah versions. The IAN on the bottom is 373428_2104.DC (manufacture date 2021-09) . I assume they must be the exact same but maybe not? The box also states they have built in cell balancing - but I’m not sure if it’s the battery, the charger, or both.
@Themoporium10 күн бұрын
@@shortymcsteve I will be doing a comparison on the rotary tool soon as I've a few jobs use it on and I'm keen to find out how good it is. The difference in 20v battery specification is a bit confusing. I've also had one that came with a tool that said it would only do 2ah batteries and then I got the same one on its own that does the larger ones. Perhaps it's an error in the manual?
@shortymcsteve10 күн бұрын
@@Themoporium Yeah, that's possible. Wouldn't be the first time I've spotted an error in the manual. Looking forward to the comparison video!
@paulclairethomas134410 күн бұрын
Where are these tools made..?
@jonnygunner659 күн бұрын
Germany. Einhell is the professional range, these are for more ‘DIY’. Same company
@bayadere83088 күн бұрын
Designed in Germany, owned by a German company but most definitely made in China. Of course, that also includes some Makita, most Bosch and Milwaukee and some DeWalt which are assembled in the U.S.A. They can then say 'Proudly Built in the U.S.A.' If these tools were made in Germany you couldn't afford them!
@Chrislayeruk110 күн бұрын
I bought a heat gun in the bargain bucket for £10 when the new one is £20… Bargains to be had…
@colinblythe371010 күн бұрын
I cant get any batteries for my tools - the shops do not stock them - just the tools !! I tried the parkside site but can not access it from a computer - you have to have a smart phone - with an APP (I do not have a smart phone) Aldi do not stock batteries for there tools either WHY - its just silly You want the tool & the battery - even it it is sold seperate - not messing on with apps ordering stuff !!
@lezbriddon10 күн бұрын
where are you i have never had this issue
@Themoporium10 күн бұрын
@@colinblythe3710 In most stores you have to ask for them at the checkout. There's also a cardboard display near the tools showing what's available. I think Lidl started doing this as there were a lot being stolen out of the boxes.
@colinblythe371010 күн бұрын
@@lezbriddon Newcastle Upon Tyne !!! Im going to try a bigger store & see if I can get them - I love the little 12v drill but is I can get batteries its useless - Thanks for reply
@johnd64879 күн бұрын
Had this discussion myself a few months back. I bought a 20v strimmer, thought the batteries must be out of stock, went back several times.. it was my partner, visiting a different store, that pointed out the cardboard sign listing the batteries and chargers has a note along the top that you need to ask at the checkout - conveniently, in the store we visit most, it was placed under a shelf which completely obscured the note. I was talking to the checkout operator and she said they do it to reduce theft. Interestingly, we occasionally head into a different branch, which is on the edge of a less salubrious part of town, where you have to ask at the checkout for the tools as well, they just display empty boxes.
@Themoporium9 күн бұрын
@@johnd6487 we occasionally have a security guard in both my local Lidl stores. Where is the world I used to know where people were decent?
@glencwilson10 күн бұрын
Got the 12v drill which was fine. Have enough jobs to find two useful so got another one. 4 months apart and they were different. The newer one feels better though. An absolute bargain though is the 12v hedge trimmer, at £19.99 it s a bargain.
@Themoporium10 күн бұрын
I've got the 20v drill with hammer action and did the same thing and bought another because it was so good not realising they also did one without hammer action. That's also a good drill so I use that for metal work and automotive jobs and the other for diy. The hammer action version is on offer this week though for £19.99 so may get one.
@weetecguy9710 күн бұрын
Great video !
@royster334511 күн бұрын
I'm keeping a look out for the battery ratchet driver. Had a few tight on space times when one of them would have made it so much easier.
@Themoporium10 күн бұрын
They're a really useful tool in tight spaces. The only thing you have to be careful of (and this applies to all electric ratchet's) is not leaving any space behind the tool when undoing bolts on vehicles. What happens is you undo the bolt but there's not enough room to fully remove it from the part as the tool is right up against a bulkhead or inner wheel arch. You then can't reverse it because they use a mechanical reverse not electric and the direction control is jammed up against the car. It's the sort of mistake you only make once though. Or perhaps twice in my case...
@chrisharrell244911 күн бұрын
Regarding the welder was the welder for sale at the moment was it classified as an inverter welder because if it was they streets of head of those turn the knob welders for a start off they don't trip electric anywhere near as much as the old fashioned welders do, and they don't use as much electricity, fair enough if it's only got a high and low switch that does sound a bit odd, I think I'll pop in on the 16th tomorrow and see if there's any about, just to check them out, Out of interest
@Themoporium11 күн бұрын
@@chrisharrell2449 I've only seen the inverter stick and mig welders on offer lately. I'm tempted on getting the mig inverter as it's quite compact compared to my old SIP migmate and has variable power control. If the the basic inverter stick welder had more options like switchable AC/DC welding current or a TIG upgrade kit I'd consider one but for now it has no advantage over my transformer type other than weighing less. I've never had a parkside arc welder trip out the electrics because they're only rated at 90 amps. It's when you go over 120amps do you start having issues with tripping 15amp breakers and this is because the welder is usually meant to be used on a dedicated 30amp supply not a ring main. This is why the more upmarket ones don't have a 3 pin plug but I've seen no end of people fit one and then complain about tripping the 13amp fuse in the plug.
@keithhooper612311 күн бұрын
Wish they would sell the 20v pruner in the UK
@Matt-hj4mw14 күн бұрын
Thx for video.
@lancecozad570415 күн бұрын
I know they're buzzy. I came here to watch you ride the thing.
@Themoporium15 күн бұрын
@@lancecozad5704 I'll be doing some Riding video's once I can find a camera mount that doesn't keep breaking from the vibration. I've actually recorded 3 so far but either the image is unstable or you get a good shot of the rear of the bike as the camera bounces down the road behind you😒
@seveni26 күн бұрын
Are you sure the 2.4 amp charger does not charge 4 Ah batteries?
@Themoporium26 күн бұрын
@@seveni I have the older version which was only rated at 2ah. There is a new version which looks similar that is rated for 4ah batteries but it's a 2 hour charge time. It also states a charge time for the 8ah batteries but they're not available in the UK at the moment. There's also a quick charge version with a cooling fan which is rated for both sizes so you've got to check which one is on offer before you buy. I didn't realise this which is how I ended up with the old version by mistake😒
@neiltitmus974426 күн бұрын
Maybe cut the foam out,of the lid where the on button it is
@Themoporium26 күн бұрын
That's a good idea and I did consider it but it also turns on automatically when you slide it and it's so sensitive it'll do it when picked up. I don't mind taking the battery out as it's really easy to do and has lasted a long time.
@evanleebodies27 күн бұрын
The workbench is utter crap, the jaws (?) are made of MDF which lasted for a week. I replaced them with 1" ply as they should have been from the factory. Still not as good as the workmate but then not the same price is it?
@ptonpc27 күн бұрын
Definitely seems to be luck of the draw a lot of times with the smaller things. The power tools, seem to be okay. I've been using them for years.
@Themoporium27 күн бұрын
@@ptonpc I've pretty much came to the same conclusion.I'm still very cautious of certain power tools after my parkside 240v reciprocating saw failed because of the rotating handle. The cordless 20v doesn't have that feature and it's a really good quality tool.
@MonkeyBabba28 күн бұрын
just been recommended to watch this found it interesting but had to point out the Digital caliper comment you made recommending the aldi one, i don't own a park side version as my local lidl is crap for these products they hardly stock anything however i do own a aldi one had it years but need to replace it as i used it once back when i got it and the second time i used it i had the same issue as you are having with parkside but worse it went well out of calibration and is miles off i personally think its luck of the draw some times with aldi tools i have some awesome aldi tools and some terrible ones, the angle finder i may have to go pick up as for laying laminate flooring these would be awesome on corners and do agree for a casual diyer the workbench is a good deal but personally i change out the wood for something a bit more stronger then the mdf.
@Themoporium27 күн бұрын
Totally agree with you. I've had some really good tools from both Aldi and Lidl but I've also had a few bad ones. The Aldi Powercraft stick welder was awful and kept tripping the electrics so i bought the near identical Parkside one and had no issues at all. I was so impressed I bought another as a spare but have never needed it. The Aldi calipers I've had for at least 10 years and were bought as a gift from a friend who also bought himself a set. His are also still working okay but we both store them in the original box and take the battery out when not in use so perhaps that's why they've lasted? As for accuracy they can be recalibrated which is what I'm going to have to do with the Parkside ones. You shouldn't have to do that when new though hence I'm a little disappointed with them.
@iandennis78369 күн бұрын
Interesting, I have an actual workmate I bought about 20 or so years back and the decks/jaws looked very nice but were veneered MDF. So a few years back when they inevitably delaminated, I replaced them with 1 inch marine ply, borrowed a pillar drill for the holes and........drilled them to 19mm as I didn't know 20mm bits were available....doh. Never mind.
@Themoporium9 күн бұрын
@@iandennis7836 My dad still has his B&D workmate from the early 1980's and his has a very high quality plywood top. I think the MDF might be a later version and everybody copied that one. I tried fitting plywood to my Clarke one and managed to get the right size hole saw. What I didn't do is cut the vice jaws dead straight so they don't grip as well as they should.😒
@iandennis78369 күн бұрын
@@Themoporium ah...well I cheated there by getting the sawmill supplying the marine ply to cut the jaws for me so they're absolutely straight......the holes are in the right ace but just a TINY bit too small for the dogs. Edit: whenever I cut or drill using it, I have a 1" piece of chipboard which I clamp in the jaws covering them so as not to ruin them ......😁
@user-yq1uy8wr4e29 күн бұрын
Confidence is a preference for the habitual consumer of what is known as....
@matty775828 күн бұрын
So I'm not the only one who sings that when i see the tools in lidl
@user-yq1uy8wr4e28 күн бұрын
@@matty7758 I imagine everyone is thinking it 😁
@reufhamzic4979Ай бұрын
Can you adjust the air fuel mixture on these carburetors?
@ThemoporiumАй бұрын
The air/fuel ratio on the SHA carb is fixed unfortunately as there's no needle to adjust. The only adjustment is an idle speed screw. You can fit slides with different profiles though to adjust throttle response at certain RPM's.
@Gpontdani4 күн бұрын
@@Themoporium
@fordford9133Ай бұрын
Great video man thanks very much
@jamesp1322Ай бұрын
Do you recall how much it cost? I am considering whether to wait for these to come in, or buy a different brand that is readily available like Sealey..
@ThemoporiumАй бұрын
It was £24.99 for the bare tool but if you don't already have any park side tools in the 12v X range then you'll need a battery and charger which was £15. You'll have the same situation if you go for the sealey so try looking for one that comes with a battery and charger. I'd avoid any of the generic Chinese ones on eBay as the torque and power figures are widely exaggerated.
@cozifpv206921 күн бұрын
You can buy it now with the charger and battery for £35
@Themoporium21 күн бұрын
@@cozifpv2069 Yeah I mentioned this in my last Parkside video that it was just about to come on sale as a bundle in the UK. For £35 it was a good deal and I was all set to buy another except my local store only had 2 in stock. I didn't know this until my friend came into work with 1 of them. Of course the other was long gone by the time I got there😒
@cozifpv206920 күн бұрын
@@Themoporium I grabbed myself a creeper/stool today and seen these in my local store but I wanted to see some reviews first fingers crossed they still have one for me tomorrow!
@murrayminimotors1674Ай бұрын
Just picked up 86 rm 80cc can't wait to tare into it!! Check me out Murray mini motors on ▶️
@passatv60772 ай бұрын
Hello mate , trying to fix my neighbor's scooter which is same as yours,ecu light stays on,cranks over ,wont start but starts with few kicks, sometimes the light isn't on and start first time with pish of the button,any suggestions please?thanks(i think it been on its side few time and on the exhaust side as well)
@Themoporium2 ай бұрын
If it's been dropped check all the electrical connections as a bad connection at the side stand switch or brake light switches will stop it from starting. These form part of a circuit that stops the bike being started if it's not in a safe position. Also check the connections to the emission control solenoids on the carb and the O2 sensor in the exhaust as issues with these will bring the check engine light on after starting. If these are okay check make sure the engine is getting fuel while starting. The idle jet and circuit in the carb are really small and block easily with dirty fuel. This is a common problem with gy6 50cc engines and will also stop the bike from starting on the motor but will start with a kick and throttle held open slightly. If this is the problem you'll find the engine will cut out as soon as you close the throttle. If this is okay check the vacuum operated fuel tap is opening. If the battery isn't fully charged the starter motor won't turn the engine fast enough to create a partial vacuum in the inlet manifold to open the tap. Test this by taking the fuel feed from tap off the carb. If fuel flows when you kick start it but not when you use the motor the battery and/or the motor is probably the issue.
@passatv6077Ай бұрын
Thank you for the reply,bike starts and runs when it wants on starter and everytime with the kick,runs and rides perfect once started,will check the sensors asap, thanks for the reply
@ThemoporiumАй бұрын
@@passatv6077 Forgot to mention check the starter motor Bendix drive. I've never known this turn on the check engine light but if it sticks it stops the starter motor engaging with the engine so it just spins.
@Messerschmitt7772 ай бұрын
Love the suzuki mate!🔥🔥
@lllla76242 ай бұрын
Hi mate my lexmoto keeps cranking when it starts, the battery is fine but the engine won’t start. Would you suggest looking at the carburettor? Or would it more likely be a spark plug issue
@Themoporium2 ай бұрын
Check the sparkplug first. If you've got a spark when it's grounded to the cylinder head but it's dry you've got either a carb or fuel tap issue. If the plug is wet but there's no spark you're getting fuel through the carb so check the connections to the ignition coil, cdi unit and the brake levers as you have to pull either of them into to start.
@hashimsalim26652 ай бұрын
ok
@mz63012 ай бұрын
...goodness, I'm from italy, in the past the country of the best 50cc in the world, and you really picked the bottom of the list :)
@Themoporium2 ай бұрын
I don't think that matters with classic mopeds especially in the UK where they're harder to find. The owner of this particular bike bought it because it was his first bike as a teenager. Now that he's retired he wanted another to recapture those days riding it in his youth. In that respect it's top of the list.
@mz63012 ай бұрын
@@Themoporium ...well there's no match for the emotional value, ....I'll give you a tip, I remeber the performances beeing a bit poor, ...here in Italy the exhaust swap was the first upgrade to go for ....google "proma garelli vip" or "giannelli garelli vip" (remeber, usually the shorter the louder), and update the carb jets with bigger if needed.
@splak_56242 ай бұрын
I can't believe it's taken me this long to find your channel
@user-yq1uy8wr4e2 ай бұрын
I see the Sealy is angled on the grip to keep the battery out of the way of the job while the Parkside is brutally 90⁰: I wonder if that has any impact (groan) in regular use..
@Themoporium2 ай бұрын
The sealey is quite old and designed more like a power drill, so despite the battery being out of the way the overall length is a bit of a hindrance in tight spaces. Modern 3/8" impact guns are much shorter for this reason.
@user-yq1uy8wr4e2 ай бұрын
Gwangi......AAAAAAARGH!!!!!
@rodneygunn7883 ай бұрын
Please more videos
@Matt-hj4mw3 ай бұрын
Thx for video.
@Deiphobuzz3 ай бұрын
Ive got one, works fine. Handy little unit. Local ship had a 2-4-1 promo. So basically paid 75 euros for the 12v router, ratchet, performace drill and four batteries. 😂
@Themoporium3 ай бұрын
Here in the UK we've only just had the A1 version but in Europe the A2 is available which comes with the battery and charger which I think I'd prefer. If I was a first time buyer I'd be a bit annoyed if the store didn't have the battery and charger on sale at the same time. I'm pleased with it though and I'm interested to see how the plastic power switch lasts compared to the metal ones on more up market tools.