[AT] OT Now rechargeable tool batteries Re: computers OT

[Gene's Wowway e-mail]

Things have been off-topic for a while, I thought I'd throw out a thread 
that I am sure is common to many of us: batteries for cordless tools.

I have two systems going, both Ni-Cad.  A 14 Milwaukee drill/driver and a 
few 18 DeWalt ;tools, the primary one being an impact driver; I REALLY like 
this tool; it sucks screws into almost any wood!

I had the batteries for the Milwaukee rebuilt a year or so ago---IIRC, the 
cost was about half of new.  I am now starting to have trouble (low run 
time) with several of the 18V Dewalt batteries.  This system is popular 
enough that new batteries are relatively reasonable.  Home Depot currently 
has a pack of two De Walt 18V batteries (NiCad) for $99.  This is mighty 
close to what rebuilds would cost, although I might be able to get greater 
amp-hrs by rebuilding.

But with the DeWalt I see myself at decision time....Is it time for me to 
just toss and make the leap to Li-Ion---it would sure be nice to have the 
extended run time, lesser weight etc.)  I think I have answered the buy new 
vs rebuild aspect with what Home Depot has.

Thoughts?

GeneW
Elgin, Illinois USA


-----Original Message----- 
From: Paul Waugh
Sent: Friday, December 10, 2010 5:23 AM
To: Antique tractor email discussion group
Subject: Re: [AT] computers OT

It was 300 baud, but what the heck, what a snail compared to today.  Dewalt
batteries .....  I think they all suck, I am just not a good battery person.
I bought another battery (14v) for mine ($75?). Andrew now says he has a
source to rebuild them for much less.  I just don't know how to take good
care of a battery.
Paul
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