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| Thread ID: 84983 | 2007-11-25 23:12:00 | cordless drills | globe (11482) | PC World Chat |
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| 615112 | 2007-11-26 01:32:00 | If you store them for over a month, take them out and run them until they get weak and re-charge the batteries. Do that religiously. Batteries aren't cheap. I'll second that - I had to learn the hard way because it got so little use when I wanted to use it, it was stuffed and had to throw out. Was too expensive to replace the battery. Now I only use corded drills and when need a cordless one I borrow or hire. Misty :2cents: |
Misty (368) | ||
| 615113 | 2007-11-26 01:38:00 | I'll second that - I had to learn the hard way because it got so little use when I wanted to use it, it was stuffed and had to throw out. Was too expensive to replace the battery. Now I only use corded drills and when need a cordless one I borrow or hire. Misty :2cents: The lithium ion ones resolves these problems. What has happened to Godfather? |
Cicero (40) | ||
| 615114 | 2007-11-26 06:19:00 | 18v is the way to go, 12v suck 12v = little power, shorter battery life I have found that 18v battery lasts much longer, If your going to get a good brand you might as well pay the extra and get the 18v. I have had 12v, 14.4v-(which was alright) and an 18v Cordless drill 18v - Highly recommed. |
radium (8645) | ||
| 615115 | 2007-11-26 06:22:00 | I've found the "Worx" branded ones quite good. They're at the cheaper end of the scale (compared to Makita etc.), but in my experiences have been very reliable. | somebody (208) | ||
| 615116 | 2007-11-26 06:59:00 | Always found the battery was flat when I wanted to use it. I guess I don't have much need nowadays. ended up giving it to my son and bought a corded Ryobi and a long extension lead. Much better idea. Ken |
kenj (9738) | ||
| 615117 | 2007-11-26 08:19:00 | Always found the battery was flat when I wanted to use it. I guess I don't have much need nowadays. ended up giving it to my son and bought a corded Ryobi and a long extension lead. Much better idea. Ken Yes that tends to happen if you don't put on charger. Try using corded without plugging in. |
Cicero (40) | ||
| 615118 | 2007-11-26 08:32:00 | Whatever u do, don't go Dewalt. We brought 3 14.4v ones at work and they ALL failed. Seems they are doing a lot more outsourcing than they used to. | pine-o-cleen (2955) | ||
| 615119 | 2007-11-26 08:42:00 | odd bit of diy here and there, you know putting up shelves and the like. 12v, 14.4v or 18v ? Which would best suit me ? Looking at either a bosch, hitachi or makita as crap tools I have found dont last. Cheers Any of those 3 will do job,14.4 plenty for DIY. |
Cicero (40) | ||
| 615120 | 2007-11-26 16:58:00 | I rather fancy the new lithium ion Black and Decker put out,but also on the pricey side. $260. Are the batteries irreplaceable? Lithium-ion doesn't last forever, do you want to replace the drill as often as your cellphone? |
PaulD (232) | ||
| 615121 | 2007-11-26 17:10:00 | Are the batteries irreplaceable? Lithium-ion doesn't last forever, do you want to replace the drill as often as your cellphone? The batteries are replaceable and no I don't expect to change batteries very often as that is the point of buying same,at a premium I might add. |
Cicero (40) | ||
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