Hi Everyone - this seems to be the most knowledgeable bunch of people around when it comes to log splitters, so really hoping someone here can help. About 2 weeks ago we purchased a 5 Ton Electric Log Splitter from Canadian Tire. The plan was to use this to split 3 cords of birch wood we had purchased, the logs were already split but most were way too big and wet to burn in our woodstove. The first day my husband ran the log splitter for probably about 6 hours or so without any issue. The second day was about the same but by the end of the day the hydraulic sliding part on the splitter slowed down noticeably and by the end of the day didn't move at all when the button was pushed. The motor runs fine, doesn't stall or make any strange noises. Checked the hydraulic oil and that is fine. So this morning we took the splitter back to Canadian Tire where they reluctantly exchanged it for a new one (same brand/model). We took the new one home, set it up and continued splitting wood....but again after about 3-4 hours the hydraulic part stopped moving. We called the 1-800 number that is on the manual and they said we were lucky enough to get a faulty one twice. I somehow doubt this is the issue. We called the two numbers that Canadian Tire provided as their repair centers for these machines and they said to bring it in and that we may be running it for too long.
Any know how long we should be able to run these electric log splitters. I know they are no commercial ones and intended to be used for all day, but I'm sure they should be able to be used for a few hours at a time at least. Any one have this type of issue? or find that they can only run these for small lengths of time?
Thanks!!
Any know how long we should be able to run these electric log splitters. I know they are no commercial ones and intended to be used for all day, but I'm sure they should be able to be used for a few hours at a time at least. Any one have this type of issue? or find that they can only run these for small lengths of time?
Thanks!!