{"product_id":"shark-wv251-replacement-battery-108v-2500mah-li-ion","title":"Shark WV251 10.8V Replacement Battery XSBT251 2500mAh","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"bpw-desc\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 class=\"bpw-desc-h2\"\u003eShark WV251 \/ WV250 WANDVAC — 10.8V Li-ion Replacement Battery (XSBT251)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"bpw-desc-lead\"\u003eThis is a 10.8V, 2500mAh lithium-ion battery for the Shark WV251, WV251UK, and WV250 WANDVAC handheld cordless vacuums. It replaces OEM part numbers XSBT251, XSBT251EU, XSBT250, and XSBT250J. When the original cell can no longer hold a charge, this unit restores suction power without replacing the vacuum body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul class=\"bpw-desc-bullets\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWV251 and WV250 WANDVAC fit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    Both models share the same 10.8V battery bay, connector orientation, and BMS communication protocol. A single battery covers the full WANDVAC platform without modification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBench tested on actual hardware:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    We ran this cell on the WV251 and confirmed the BMS handshake initialised correctly, suction motor spun to full speed, and the charge cycle terminated cleanly at 12.6V without error codes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDock charging behaviour on WANDVAC:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    The WANDVAC charges via its wall-mount dock. Leaving the vacuum seated on the dock continuously forces the cell into a low-level trickle state that accelerates capacity loss. Charge fully, then remove from the dock until the next use.\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  \u003cp class=\"bpw-desc-p\"\u003eThe WV251 motor draws significantly more current when airflow is restricted — a partially clogged filter or blocked inlet forces the motor to work harder, pulling the cell voltage down faster than normal. The battery indicator reads remaining charge, not motor load, so it can still show mid-range while suction feels weak. This is not a battery fault. Clean the filter, clear the inlet path, and the voltage under load stabilises. After clearing the blockage, a full charge cycle confirms whether the cell has also degraded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 class=\"bpw-desc-h3\"\u003eMotor cuts out mid-clean and then restarts after a few seconds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"bpw-desc-p\"\u003eThis is a BMS overcurrent trip, not a motor fault. When sustained airflow restriction forces current above the cell's rated discharge threshold, the BMS cuts power to protect the cell and resets after a brief cool-down. Repeated trips shorten cell lifespan over time. Check and clean the filter before attributing the behaviour to the battery — if trips continue on a clear filter, verify the replacement cell is delivering stable current at 10.8V under load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"BatteryWeb","offers":[{"title":"Warranty 1 Year","offer_id":43428029071450,"sku":"BWCS-EWV252VX-1","price":55.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Warranty 2 Year","offer_id":43428029104218,"sku":"BWCS-EWV252VX-2","price":65.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Warranty 3 Year","offer_id":43428029136986,"sku":"BWCS-EWV252VX-3","price":72.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0674\/4775\/0746\/files\/BW-CS-EWV252VX-1.webp?v=1779933901","url":"https:\/\/batteryweb.com\/products\/shark-wv251-replacement-battery-108v-2500mah-li-ion","provider":"BatteryWeb","version":"1.0","type":"link"}