The simplest and easiest LiFePO battery conversion for all Ryobi 48 volt lead-acid battery mowers

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  1. Georgina Rudkus

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    That's a better price than I paid for the exact same battery. I thought the $359 that I paid was and still a good.

    Like buying stocks, I guess you can almost never buy at the lowest price.
     
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    thanks!
    according to the technical penguin at 44 minutes,
    I can use the original OP48RM charger. what do you think?
     
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    Not a good idea. It has a float feature that with continued use will damage t h e LiFePO4 battery.

    I watched that video, too. As nearly all I could find.

    A P3648 charger will display the battery's voltage and cut off when the battery's charge is full.

    If you do an eBay search, one could be had for about $65.

    The original charger is worth $150 plus used, Mine was the Delta Q charger. The newer version is worth nearly $300.

    Your original charge port and cable is worth $50. I accidentally destroyed mine. That turned out to be good, because it led me to develop a better direct charging cable and system.
     
    #23 Georgina Rudkus, May 24, 2026 at 6:52 PM
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