Kobalt 24v String Trimmer with an EGO Rapid Reload Head installed AH1530
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- Опубликовано: 7 сен 2024
- I like the size and weight of the Kobalt 24v trimmer when the battery and head are installed. The head that came with it, not so much.
I have been using my Kobalt trimmer for 2 years with an Echo SpeedFeed 400 head and it has worked great. The only real drawback is it doesn't give much protection for the electric motor. You can't faulting it for this since it wasn't designed for the Kobalt.
I happened to see this EGO Rapid Reload head AH1530 at work. It looked identical to the original head that comes on the Kobalt 24v trimmer. Based on this I ordered one.
Note: there are some on Ebay for $20+ shipping. Search EGO AH1530.
Sure enough the mounting is the same: Clockwise rotation and 8mm indexed shaft. It even has the same part number on the bottom.
The EGO AH1530 sales for just under $40 new (Amazon, Lowes and ACE Hardware).
It has to be AH1530. There are other ones that look similar but they are for a different trimmer.
The AH1530 replaces the AH1500 which should work also.
The Echo SpeedFeed head is still a very good trimmer head. I just think the EGO AH1530 gives the motor better protection. My only dislike of the EGO head is how hard it is to take apart and put back together. The SpeedFeed was fairly easy to remove the cap. It made for switching line size easy.
After the demo, I switched back to the .095 line. I think the motor is not strong enough to support it. The grass was a bit moist even though it looked dry.
At 5:20 I make a comment about the disc inside the cap being what allows for loading the head from any point. - I'm full on crap. It is for racketing in the line. I'm not sure how they allow it to load from any point. It is a nice feature.
Thank you for watching and I hope this helps.
Kobalt 24v 12" String Trimmer
EGO AH1530 Rapid Reload head
Husqvarna Titanium X-Pro line
Video was shot on an Apple Iphone 7 and processed in iMovie on a 2012 iMac.
Search ebay for EGO AH1530 for a cheaper option.
The EGO AH-1530 will work on a Kobalt Gen4 40-volt 15-in Trimmer model KST 1040A-03. I saw one with the head removed and it is the same as the 24v.
The head that comes on this trimmer isn't that bad. It is east to load. Just know that this an option for you.
So this will only work on that model 40v trimmer? What about the speed feed, will that work on other models of the 40v?
@@gatorphins you can use the speed feed 400 if you are using the current version. It has to have an 8mm shaft. My first video on the Kobalt 24v is with a Speed Feed head.
If the 40v is an older model it will have a 10mm shaft and you would need to tap the green adapter with a 10mmx1.25 pitch tap. Then follow the instructions for the 80v Kobalt.
If the 40v is a Multi-tool the speed feed screws right on and the Ego will not work on it.
Works flawlessy on my 24v Kobalt and you made the install a less than 10 minute job. Thanks!!
Excellent!
I was actually looking to replace my trimmer because I hate the old head so much. I've never been able to get the line to advance no matter how hard I smack it on the ground. Ordered the new head just now. Can't wait to try it out.
Has the new one arrived yet?
@@geotrick Yes, came last week Friday and I've got it installed. I haven't tried it out though since I just weed-whacked my yard last Thursday.
Thanks for this... I just ordered the new head for Kobalt.
Got the head on and it works flawlessly!! Thank you so much!!
Only question is - when you need more line to come up, have you seen any issues with bumping and line not coming out?
I have not had a problem with the bump feed. You could be experiencing some break in tightness. The first couple times I questioned how much it was feeding also. Now after using it for a month, it is feeding fine.
Try it manually. You can see how much it puts out on each bump. I got 3/4" on a single bump.
The original head could use .080 line. I use a .095 line that doesn't tend to break often.
@@geotrick thanks for everything!! you're awesome
Thanks, waiting for my new head. Lowes said they would give me a new trimmer because they didn't have heads but couldn't find my receipt so no bueno!
It works great and is simple enough to put together
This was a great, informative video and review.
I have amost all Kobalt tools and i was just thinking the other day how great the quality to price-point was in comparison to the red and yellow brands.
With that said, the 24v trimmer sucks. The power is great, run-time is great. But loading the head is a big hassle. The bump feed NEVER works correctly.
I find myself constantly pulling the head apart out in the middl2 of my yard to removed debris or untangle the line (inside the spool).
It got so bad, at one point, i ended up buying the "Ugly head" as a replacement. It was an epic failure and almost burned up the motor.
Thanks again for this awesome review. I will be ordering the Eco ah1530 asap when I'm done here.
That was my experience with the original Kobalt head. It would feed properly. I always had to manually push in the bump and then pull line out. I have used the EGO head three times now. It does what it is supposed to: it is easy to load and use.
Glad I could help.
Thank you for this video… I just bought the same weed eater you have… the head is a nightmare to reload…
Does the Ego head reload any easier?
It is very easy to load. You can see in the video that it loads from multiple places. You don't have line arrows up like you do on some twist in heads.
I show loading it in the video (6:30), before the demo of using it.
Great video. Confused though on what line is best? Did you use .095, or .105, and what brand. Wasn’t clear in the video.
I usually use Husqvarna titanium X Pro in .095. You can still use .080 if you want.
I successfully took the cap off the EGO head without too much effort. I was coming at about a 90° angle. With a flat blade screwdriver at a 15°~30° angle pushing on the clip, the cap will release. I still can't remove it with my fingers alone.
Pushing the cap back on is easier also.
REF: ruclips.net/video/9X6mil9LI7Y/видео.html
If you are looking for parts for an EGO trimmer head check out this site: powerplusparts.com/collections/string-trimmer-parts-diagrams
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What is the problem?
@@suebobhosonpepper5846 did you figure it out?