DeWalt replacement batteries?
 

I have a 7 or 8 year old 14.4V drill with dual batteries. For a homeowner application I have pummeled this thing and its new battery time...neither holds a charge very long. Thoughts on where to buy new batteries? I see them on ebay, but well, its ebay...

TIA

I bought a 14.4 2 months ago online. Do a google search. It was around $50.00 plus shipping which is a smokin' deal compared to HD and Lowes.

Batteries + is not the cheapest but are likely to have them

did you ask DeWalt?

they may tell you what Milwaukie told me -- Of course we have them! Just pay thru the nose.

I have a Makita 14v drill with two bad batteries.

It was cheaper to just buy a new DeWalt 18v with two batteries and charger kit.

Batts for the makita were $70-90 each.

New drill was $99 on sale.

I would have preferred to replace the batts on the old unit, but 'they' price them too high for too little.


KT

Sometimes it's only one cell in the pack that needs to be replaced. If you check around their are places that will rebuild the battery packs.

BTW - it may use NiCads. My Milwk. does. I figure when the batteries finally go all the way belly up, I'll recycle them, turn the drill into a bench unit (using a 12 v DC power supply), and buy one of the super improved things they make now with Lithium batteries. It might be time for you now...

I've seen a dozen videos about rejuvenating these things, but I like this guy.

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Make sure to watch his Part 1 which is over 7 min.

Milt,
THANKS! I have a Panasonic with a crummy battery. I am going to try this ASAP.

Larry

I/we go through a pile of these batteries and have found that it makes financial sense to buy a new drill with two/three batteries on promo more than buying separate batteries. New drill, new batteries and new charger (with a new warranty) often goes for the same as the price of two new batteries. Silly, but that seems to be the reality around here. Thanks Zeke, I heard that there was a technique to do this. Cheers

Timely thread. I just went to use my DeWalt this weekend and both battery packs are toast. :mad:

I found the same thing. Just make sure the new batteries fit the old drill and you have a spare. Makes me cringe, seems like such a waste.

I was told by a speciality battery shop that if the pack will come apart, then it can be rebuilt with the latest battery type for less than the cost of a new battery.