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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...
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12-11-2011, 04:26 PM
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Location: Jacksonville FL
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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.
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12-11-2011, 04:31 PM
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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. |
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12-11-2011, 04:35 PM
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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
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12-11-2011, 04:46 PM
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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.
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12-11-2011, 04:55 PM
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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...
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12-11-2011, 04:56 PM
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I've seen a dozen videos about rejuvenating these things, but I like this guy.
Make sure to watch his Part 1 which is over 7 min. |
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12-11-2011, 05:28 PM
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Milt,
THANKS! I have a Panasonic with a crummy battery. I am going to try this ASAP. Larry |
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12-11-2011, 08:05 PM
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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
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12-12-2011, 06:15 AM
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Timely thread. I just went to use my DeWalt this weekend and both battery packs are toast.
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12-12-2011, 06:53 AM
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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.
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