{"product_id":"rowenta-rh5488-replacement-battery-12v-2000mah-ni-mh","title":"Rowenta RH5488 Replacement Battery 12V 2000mAh Ni-MH","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"bpw-desc\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 class=\"bpw-desc-h2\"\u003eRowenta RH5488 Series — 12V Ni-MH Replacement Battery (RD-ROW12VA)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"bpw-desc-lead\"\u003eThis is a 12V 2000mAh Ni-MH replacement battery for the Rowenta RH5488 cordless handheld vacuum cleaner. It also fits the RH846301, RH846901, and RS-RH5205 models, among others. Drop it in when the original cell no longer holds enough charge to run the suction motor through a full cleaning session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul class=\"bpw-desc-bullets\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRH5488 platform compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    These models share the same 12V power rail, physical connector, and BMS communication protocol — which is why one cell covers the full range. The pack slot dimensions match at 112.40 x 46.10 x 45.50mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBench tested on actual hardware:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    We ran this cell through charge cycles on the RH5488 platform and confirmed the BMS accepted the pack without fault codes, and the motor spun up to full draw without triggering an overcurrent cutoff at startup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDock charging discipline on the RH5488:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    This model's charging circuit does not cut off automatically once the pack is full. Leave it docked continuously and the trickle current degrades cell capacity within weeks. Charge to full, then remove it 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\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"bpw-desc-p\"\u003eThe RH5488 motor draws significantly more current when the filter is partially blocked — the suction feels weak but the battery gauge still shows charge remaining. This is voltage sag under increased load, not a dead battery. The pack voltage drops under the motor's demand before the indicator circuit registers it as low. Clean or replace the filter first; if suction recovers immediately, the cell is fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 class=\"bpw-desc-h3\"\u003eMotor cutting out mid-use and recovering after a short pause\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"bpw-desc-p\"\u003eThis is a BMS overcurrent trip, not a wiring fault. When suction is restricted — blocked nozzle, clogged filter, or carpet pile jamming the intake — the motor compensates by drawing more current than the BMS threshold allows. The BMS cuts the circuit, the motor stops, and it resets once current draw drops. Clear the blockage and check the filter before assuming the replacement pack is faulty. If the cutout still happens on an unobstructed surface, verify the charger brought the pack to a full 14.4V before use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"BatteryWeb","offers":[{"title":"Warranty 1 Year","offer_id":43428021141594,"sku":"BWCS-RTH548VX-1","price":73.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Warranty 2 Year","offer_id":43428021174362,"sku":"BWCS-RTH548VX-2","price":85.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Warranty 3 Year","offer_id":43428021207130,"sku":"BWCS-RTH548VX-3","price":94.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0674\/4775\/0746\/files\/BW-CS-RTH548VX-1.webp?v=1779933917","url":"https:\/\/batteryweb.com\/products\/rowenta-rh5488-replacement-battery-12v-2000mah-ni-mh","provider":"BatteryWeb","version":"1.0","type":"link"}