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Is it worth buying new batteries for this drill?
Posted on 10/13/15 at 6:12 pm
Posted on 10/13/15 at 6:12 pm
Hitachi 14.4V - been great, but batteries are 5ish years old and lasting all of 4 3" screws now. Replacement batteries are at least $35 each. Is it even worth replacing them? Should I try and rebuild the batteries instead? Or, bite the bullet and just get a new setup? If a new one, any suggestions? I have an impact driver and a corded drill, just really need something to drive screws. Nothing too crazy.
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Posted on 10/13/15 at 6:13 pm to Schwartz
No
Posted on 10/13/15 at 6:35 pm to Schwartz
For your app 35$ is worth spending if for no reason other than to give you time to research other tools. I like Makita and Dewalt if you are looking to change.
Posted on 10/13/15 at 6:46 pm to Schwartz
You can probably find a 14.4v combo set for around $70. Why replace the batteries for $50? You can probably find an okay 18v drill for $100
There are places that work on batteries though. No idea how much they charge because I've only ever dropped them off
There are places that work on batteries though. No idea how much they charge because I've only ever dropped them off
Posted on 10/13/15 at 6:55 pm to Schwartz
Bring to Home Depot and demand new batteries
Posted on 10/13/15 at 6:58 pm to Chad504boy
I believe Hitachi is Lowe's
Posted on 10/13/15 at 7:03 pm to Schwartz
I would definitely not replace those. Batteries are ridiculous.
I'd go find an 18v drill for about 100. I got lucky and found a dewalt 18v for $60 2 batteries.
I'd go find an 18v drill for about 100. I got lucky and found a dewalt 18v for $60 2 batteries.
Posted on 10/13/15 at 7:18 pm to Schwartz
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Schwartz
Just so you understand, in most cases the older the tool the better made it is. Do what you want but I hang on to the good stuff as long as I can.
Posted on 10/13/15 at 7:27 pm to Schwartz
Amazon sells generic replacements. I found off brand Dewalt compatables for $20.
Posted on 10/13/15 at 7:28 pm to Schwartz
Go get you a rigid lithium ion set. Lifetime warranty on tool and batteries.
Posted on 10/13/15 at 7:44 pm to Schwartz
Google zapping dead nicd battery. Just did one this weekend.
Posted on 10/13/15 at 7:56 pm to mtcheral
You tube will show you how to rebuild it for cheap. I buy a 18 volt rechargeable battery from Harbor Freight for $9.99. Take it apart and use the HF batteries to rebuild my B&D 18 volt batteries
Posted on 10/13/15 at 9:53 pm to QuietTiger
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Dewalt
Is now ALL cheap, plastic shite
Posted on 10/13/15 at 10:59 pm to shawnlsu
Like Makita, Milwaukee, and Hitachi aren't?
OP, go to this website, find a reconditioned 18V combo, and maybe look around for 14.4V batteries when you get a chance or send the ones you have to be rebuilt. I got a couple of 14.4V DeWalt batteries rebuilt by Voltman a few years ago and they work better than new still.
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OP, go to this website, find a reconditioned 18V combo, and maybe look around for 14.4V batteries when you get a chance or send the ones you have to be rebuilt. I got a couple of 14.4V DeWalt batteries rebuilt by Voltman a few years ago and they work better than new still.
LINK
Posted on 10/14/15 at 7:58 am to Schwartz
I say yes. But when I built pools I exclusively used the Hitachi 14.4v. Had the power of an 18v, but the weight of a 12v. Mine is roughly the same age as yours. Going strong. Has held up to dirt, water, and sand nicely.
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