{"product_id":"karcher-k50-replacement-battery-48v-3000mah-ni-mh","title":"Kärcher K50 Cordless Vacuum Replacement Battery ABS-K55 4.8V","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"bpw-desc\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 class=\"bpw-desc-h2\"\u003eKarcher K50 \/ K85 Series — 4.8V Ni-MH Replacement Battery (ABS-K55)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"bpw-desc-lead\"\u003eThis is a 4.8V, 3000mAh Ni-MH replacement battery for the Karcher K50 handheld vacuum cleaner and compatible models including the K85, BF9900, and K5.0 1.258-106.0. It replaces the OEM ABS-K55 cell pack when the original no longer holds charge through a full cleaning cycle. Capacity is 14.4Wh — matched to the original specification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul class=\"bpw-desc-bullets\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eK50 and K85 platform fit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    These models share the same 4.8V battery bay, connector orientation, and motor drive circuit. The ABS-K55 cell pack slots directly into all units on that platform without wiring changes or adapter hardware.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBench tested on actual hardware:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    We cycled this pack through the K50's motor controller under load and monitored BMS cutoff thresholds. Cell voltage held stable across discharge and the protection circuit tripped correctly at low-voltage without requiring a manual reset.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDock charging habit on the K50:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    Do not leave the K50 sitting on its charging dock permanently. Ni-MH cells in continuous trickle charge degrade faster than cells charged only when depleted. Charge to full, then remove the unit from the dock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003chr class=\"bpw-desc-divider\"\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 class=\"bpw-desc-h3\"\u003eSuction dropping before the battery indicator reaches low on the K50\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"bpw-desc-p\"\u003eThe K50 motor draws current proportional to airflow restriction. When the filter is partially blocked, the motor pulls harder to maintain suction — this pushes current draw above the battery's comfortable discharge rate. Cell voltage sags under that elevated draw, which the motor controller reads as low battery before the indicator circuit agrees. Clean or replace the filter first. If suction recovers and holds, the battery is not the cause.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 class=\"bpw-desc-h3\"\u003eMotor cuts out briefly then restarts during a vacuuming pass\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"bpw-desc-p\"\u003eThis is a BMS overcurrent trip, not a dead battery. Sustained restricted suction — caused by a clogged filter or blocked nozzle — forces the motor to draw beyond the BMS current limit, triggering a temporary shutoff to protect the cells. The BMS resets automatically once current drops, which is why the motor restarts on its own. Clear the restriction, then confirm resting cell voltage sits above 4.6V before continuing use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"BatteryWeb","offers":[{"title":"Warranty 1 Year","offer_id":43428055941210,"sku":"BWCS-KRK500VX-1","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Warranty 2 Year","offer_id":43428055973978,"sku":"BWCS-KRK500VX-2","price":45.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Warranty 3 Year","offer_id":43428056006746,"sku":"BWCS-KRK500VX-3","price":50.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0674\/4775\/0746\/files\/BW-CS-KRK500VX-1.webp?v=1779934037","url":"https:\/\/batteryweb.com\/products\/karcher-k50-replacement-battery-48v-3000mah-ni-mh","provider":"BatteryWeb","version":"1.0","type":"link"}