[Shop-talk] Cordless tool battery packs - the current state

[Dave Cavanaugh]

Yes, it's the DeWalt DCA 1820.  You can get it on Amazon or other on 
line retailers.  The problem is it costs $40, and you still have to buy 
LI batteries and chargers.  After I got my initial two new LI drills 
with two batteries each  I did go ahead and buy one of the adapters to 
put on my nearly new 18V NiCad drill.  It works fine, but it's still a 
lot more bulky than the LI drills.




On 2/4/2017 6:26 AM, eric at megageek.com wrote:
> I totally agree with what David stated.
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> I do have one thing to add.  If you have Dewalt 18v Nicad tools, 
> Dewalt offers an adaptor so you can use the new lith-ion batts in them.
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> This means you don't have to rebuy all your cordless tools.
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> My 18v dewalts with the new batteries rock!
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> From: David Scheidt <dmscheidt at gmail.com>
> To: Matt <mbarre at juno.com>
> Cc: shop-talk at autox.team.net
> Date: 02/04/2017 09:00
> Subject: Re: [Shop-talk] Cordless tool battery packs - the current state
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> A 12v lithium ion tool, from any good brand, will outperform your 18b 
> nicad or nimh tools. Lighter, more powerful , and longer battery life. 
>  18v lithium ion approach or exceed corded tool performance (except 
> for run time, but for fit, even serious diy, this is not a problem). 
>  Pick your favorite color, and buy a drill impact  driver combo kit to 
> match, and go to town.
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