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

[charles bridges]

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From: "Gene's Wowway e-mail" <gwaugh at wowway.com>
To: "Antique tractor email discussion group" <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Friday, December 10, 2010 10:48 AM
Subject: [AT] OT Now rechargeable tool batteries Re: computers OT


> 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 US

Gene

How about goiing a little farther with this?  I too have a couple 18V 
DeWalts that need replacing, but I don't know what the Li-Ion is.  What are 
the pros & cons to them.  What about the cost?

Charles