Dead Battery
Nov 23, 2016 19:34:15 #
DaveO wrote:
Yeah,you can chew the dead cells for a calorie free snack,they won't hurt you and it's great exercise!
No, I don't recommend that. Don't lick leaky NiMH cells either, even though they do smell sweet.
Nov 23, 2016 19:34:16 #
happy sailor wrote:
I have the trusty manual filing cabinet for that e... (show quote)
I was bit irritated because I had the whole set with instructions and carrying case and Home Depot is the only retailer! Anyway,no Christmas Card for them this year!Nov 23, 2016 19:51:42 #
NiCads have to be used (drained) & charged (cycled) to last any length of time. Keeping a NiCad in a charger will also kill it over time as they develop a "memory" where they will basically be "dead" at an "80%" charge. Since mine sit in the garage a lot and I forget, I loose batteries occasionally.
Lithiums are more forgiving, but should still be cycled occasionally.
Lithiums are more forgiving, but should still be cycled occasionally.
Nov 24, 2016 06:14:50 #
jerryc41 wrote:
I've been using cordless tools for as long as I ca... (show quote)
Yeah, I had a Bosch & the battery died outside warranty.
20 Volts makes it hard to use a normal battery, connected by leads. 12 yes, 24 = 2x12s, but 20 volts? As scarce as 7 buck note. At least you can get some limited use from a 12v unit.
Nov 24, 2016 06:18:19 #
Got an occasional problem with my Makita 12v (NiCad) and when I mentioned it to an assistant at a reputable supplier she said putting the battery in the freezer overnight has miraculous effects on some batteries. Haven't look into yet but she's not given me duff advice before. Time to consult Google / Snopes methinks.
Nov 24, 2016 07:24:42 #
happy sailor wrote:
This has happened to me too often and you end up buying a newer tool and throwing perfectly good ones away but not anymore. All my cordless tools are now Rigid Lithium powered tools, lifetime, yes lifetime warranty on the batteries as well as the tool when bought in a set and registered online with Rigid. Battery dies and they replace it. I just cannot buy anymore dewalt ones anymore no matter how much I have liked them.
Sounds good!
Nov 24, 2016 08:30:58 #
Nov 24, 2016 09:02:54 #
What was said about the thermal cash register receipts triggered a thought. Try going over them with a hot iron & see if it doesn't bring it back so it can be read. Then it's a good idea to make a copy.
Nov 24, 2016 09:04:27 #
jerryc41 wrote:
I've been using cordless tools for as long as I ca... (show quote)
I have had a battery for my snap on cordless screw drive rebuilt at Batteries Plus, the reason, the battery is no longer available, but the rebuilt was half the price of the second new battery I bought with the tool.
What im getting at is check with Batteries Plus if you don't rezults from DeWalt.
Nov 24, 2016 09:06:41 #
Nov 24, 2016 09:16:15 #
jerryc41 wrote:
I've been using cordless tools for as long as I ca... (show quote)
I don't have DeWalt, rather Ryobi, but my experience may apply. Ryobi kits that include the battery, do not usually include the best battery. Check DeWalt situation before purchase. As a rule, the Li-ion batteries are very good, but do have a definite life span. I am thankful that I no longer have the crappy nicad batteries.
Good idea to keep an eye on the package sales. Sometimes a very good deal can be had. My preferred Ryobi batteries are $99 each, but around the holidays, they generally have 2 packs for the same price.
Nov 24, 2016 09:32:39 #
DeWalt will replace my battery! Whoopee!
I'll contact Batteries Plus and see what they can do.
I'll contact Batteries Plus and see what they can do.
Nov 24, 2016 09:47:26 #
jerryc41 wrote:
DeWalt will replace my battery! Whoopee!
I'll contact Batteries Plus and see what they can do.
I'll contact Batteries Plus and see what they can do.
Great!!!!
I have had batteries die, but they were anywhere between 4 and 8 yrs old
I just switched to the 20v DeWalts , I have yet to find a kit with the drivers I want in the $99 range.
But I do demand a powerful tool, able to drive a 2 1/2 screw thur 2' oak and 1/8 steel, the smaller kit tools will not do it.
Nov 24, 2016 09:51:50 #
So maybe all the readers who have Dewalt tools might email that they are discontinuing buying from them any because of lousy batteries. Were they to get hundreds of emails, might that get their attention.
Nov 24, 2016 09:58:09 #
John_F wrote:
So maybe all the readers who have Dewalt tools might email that they are discontinuing buying from them any because of lousy batteries. Were they to get hundreds of emails, might that get their attention.
DeWalt offers two different 20v li batteries, one having a higher amp/hr rating offering longer run times between charges.
The kit battery is okay for most home use. A battery should last at least a year if, not it may be defective.
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