These batteries any good for my 18V Tools?
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any dewalt battery will work any dewalt tool
newer higher power 18v tools can get access to 2x18vgroups off batteries on the flex volt or from the new powerstack batteries they still work on the old batteries but for example 1200w 999 drill may only reach perhaps 950w
if you shop around you can get the old 4 and 5 amp for £10-11 per amp [40-44and 50-55] you shoud avoid above £12 an amp[4=£48 5=£60]
and iff you go to ebay or other internet emporiums you will see what looks like cheaper dewalts but they will be clones unless the word dewalt is printed on the battery so avoid "for dewalt
newer higher power 18v tools can get access to 2x18vgroups off batteries on the flex volt or from the new powerstack batteries they still work on the old batteries but for example 1200w 999 drill may only reach perhaps 950w
if you shop around you can get the old 4 and 5 amp for £10-11 per amp [40-44and 50-55] you shoud avoid above £12 an amp[4=£48 5=£60]
and iff you go to ebay or other internet emporiums you will see what looks like cheaper dewalts but they will be clones unless the word dewalt is printed on the battery so avoid "for dewalt
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Not owned dewalt but if you're looking at batteries, do shop around. I have Makita and you can get the batteries significantly cheaper than toolstation and screwfix. I use powertoolmate or powertoolworld for my stuff.
+1 to big-all advice. Avoid "for xxx" like the plague. Amazon is full of them and the genuine batteries are cheap enough these days it is stupidity to take the risk. Lithium fires are vicious so don't risk it.
+1 to big-all advice. Avoid "for xxx" like the plague. Amazon is full of them and the genuine batteries are cheap enough these days it is stupidity to take the risk. Lithium fires are vicious so don't risk it.
a company i use
DeWalt DCB184X2 18v 5Ah Li-Ion XR Slide Battery Twin Pack
DeWalt DCB184X2 18v 5Ah Lithium-Ion XR Slide Battery Twin Pack The new DeWalt 5.0Ah XR Lithium-Ion battery packs will deliver 66% more runtime than a standard 3.0Ah battery pack and the LED State of Charge Indicator helps manage pack charging. The lightweight design provides the user with...
www.powertoolworld.co.uk
a company i use
DeWalt DCB184X2 18v 5Ah Li-Ion XR Slide Battery Twin Pack
DeWalt DCB184X2 18v 5Ah Lithium-Ion XR Slide Battery Twin Pack The new DeWalt 5.0Ah XR Lithium-Ion battery packs will deliver 66% more runtime than a standard 3.0Ah battery pack and the LED State of Charge Indicator helps manage pack charging. The lightweight design provides the user with...www.powertoolworld.co.uk
Good price. Want you think of powerstack and flexivolt 54V?
I took a chance on a couple of non genuine Makita replacements from Amazon, to my surprise they're still going strong 3 years on and and definitely last last longer than the originals.
flexvolt had them for year great idea 18 or 54v have 5 flexvolt 6 amp and one 9ah in general used for the table saw or plunge tracksaw as 54v as i have plenty 18v i will only use a 18v on a 54v battery for other reason like tool will stand /sit /balance in hand better with a larger battery on or just because it looks stupid on a small drill /tool or light
dont have any powerstack as i have excessive amounts off batteries all ready and amps per £is 30-50% less than a traditional battery
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Oh ok. Can you use fiexivolt 54v on 18v tools?
yes they have 15 cells in 3 groups off 5 giving [5x3'6v=18]18v connect the 3 groups via the 2 contacts gives you in parallel so 18v 6amp
the 54v chose different contacts which means all the batteries are in series one after the other [15x3.6=54v] so 54v but now at 2 amps
for years the 6amp batteries where £88 and can still be bought around that on odd occasions but are overpriced if you just want 18v as at £10-11 per amp should be £60-66 but worth it iff you have your eye on 54v
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Maybe get this for my 18v drills circular saws etc (last forever) normal charger should suffice
DeWalt DCB547 XR FLEXVOLT Convertible 18v/54v Lithium-Ion 9.0Ah Battery
DeWalt DCB547 XR FLEXVOLT Convertible 18v/54v Lithium-Ion 9.0Ah Battery The DeWalt XR FLEXVOLT is the the World’s first 18/54V convertible battery pack system. The DeWalt 54V 9ah Battery has unprecedented levels of power, finally giving you the power you need from a cordless tool. That's not all...
www.powertoolworld.co.uk
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