24v cloned batteries......any good????

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Hi Guys, probably like most of you I have been tempted to buy a copy/cloned battery for my Makita or Dewalt but is it a case of 'you get what you pay for'........savings are substantial or are they!!!!

Any one out there used them and able to share their experience/advice .??
 
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Bought a "copy" for a Makita, was quite good.
Think the company was in the midlands, sorry cannot rememeber their name now. Found them on the net.
 
Copy from our Midlands =good . Copy from Yuk Fu factory in China = :LOL:
 
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What you need to look at is Ah rateing. 1.3Ah rated batteries are cheap as chips, 3.0 Ah batteries cost arm and a leg.

I had a 10.8 volt 1.3Ah Bosch hex driver. Replaced that with 12 volt 1.5Ah Milwakee hex driver. Batteries last much longer between charge.
 
Very true, I got the biggest AH battery my charger could cope with.
 
Not always the best thing to buy a battery of larger capacity. You must compare battery type as well.

Based on experience, choose to disagree with that statement. In my book a higher power battery is preferable to lower power battery as higher power will run MUCH longer between charges.
 
Not always the best thing to buy a battery of larger capacity. You must compare battery type as well.

Based on experience, choose to disagree with that statement. In my book a higher power battery is preferable to lower power battery as higher power will run MUCH longer between charges.
But what about the question......how good are the clones v branded?
 
High charge batteries, I suspect are vented while '24hr' charge batteries are not. Clone batteries might not be suitable for persistant rapid charge. Also depends how often you use the machine. Do a google search on cells- plenty info there. Alternatively, you can 'build' your own if you can open the battery case.

Another thing to bear in mind is the charge rate. If your clone cells are rated at 1.3AH, charge rate will be 130mA and tricle at (once battery charged) 13mA. Now, if your charger is not an 'intelligent' charger and existing battery pack is rated at say 2AH, charger will put out 200mA to cells that max current should be 130mA. Heatr build up will be a problem then. Often a thermistor is included in the pack to sense the temperature rise that then starts to limit the charge current. If rated at same AH, then go for it, nothing to loose.

Advise would be, do you rely on your machine for work? If yes, get the proper set or look for dedicated cell stack that slots into your battery case (a german firm advertises such packs). I purchase such a unit for my Festo cordless. It has not let me down.

RS will sell you cells with tags, that can be used to make up battery packs.
 
Advise would be, do you rely on your machine for work? If yes, get the proper set or look for dedicated cell stack that slots into your battery case (a german firm advertises such packs). I purchase such a unit for my Festo cordless. It has not let me down.

RS will sell you cells with tags, that can be used to make up battery packs.
Thanks for that technical detail.......where did you purchase them from and who/what is RS
 
What is the rateing for the battery pack.

Regret have searched fore aforemention German seller but so far no result.

RS is radio spares. google RS and search for rechargeable cells. Look at flea bay as well.
 
What is the rateing for the battery pack.

Regret have searched fore aforemention German seller but so far no result.

RS is radio spares. google RS and search for rechargeable cells. Look at flea bay as well.
The rating is 24v. 3.3ah
 
i bought an 18v for a milwaukee drill from an ebay battery seller a while ago, got to be honest its been ok for the money and will probably go for another soon
 

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