i have a Toro Cordless Trimmer. The Battery is a 12v7.2 AH. the charger that was included (12vDC9.5W)has been spliced and does not illuminate the red light, on the weed wacker, when plugged in. I am wondering if i could use a different charger (12VDC500mA)? What should i do? I respliced the original charger and it still does not work.
I would check your manual or find one online, and find the part # for the charger and see how much it would cost from the manufacturer or their parts distributor. Watt Amp * Volt, To convert mA to Amp you divide by 1000. So The orignal charger has a charge rate of 9.5/12.8 AMPs Your different charger has a charge rate of .5 AMPs In theory it would work fine, just charge 38% slower. However I always say better safe than sorry, and would just order the right charger. Because I don't if the charger has auto-stop, if it trickle charges, if it peak-charges, etc There are other variables, but in theory the charger you have would work. Just account for the extra charging time, due to the lower amp output.
