I've got a Ferm 12v drill/driver from Screwfix;
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20 years ago
I've got a Ferm 12v drill/driver from Screwfix;
Yup just order product id 46130 from screwfix (you will find they include a free drill in the package when it is delivered. You can either throw this away or keep it for a spare!)
Failing that, send the pack you have to
Well that is a bargain deal.... ! :-)
Well it's not bad - I would normally expect to pay more than that for a battery pack on its own! ;-)
Never heard of them before, sounds a really good idea, especially the bit where they say you can save 50% on the cost of new OEM batteries. But I just looked to see how much it would cost for a new 14.4V battery for my all-singing all-dancing (ahem) B&Q Performance Pro driver, and it was 44 quid! And the tool itself only cost me 24 quid IIRC. But I suppose they're talking about 'Proper' batteries for 'Proper' power tools, eh?
David
That may be a clue as to the quality of the supplied pack.
Definitely. A cheapo 1200mAh Nicad SUB-C can be had for about 1.50 a cell, a top of the range 3300mAh NIMH is over 3quid a cell.
The 1700 Nicad is a nice one - good capacity and power delivery and takes the abuse. I am not a NiMh fan particularly.
3300 cells are being advertised on Ebay in the R/C models section.A sensible cost replacement is this one
So do most powertool batteries use the same cells (and are these SUB-C items typically the ones?)
Is it a feasible diy job to get into the (apparently sealed?) battery packs and replace the cells?
David
I am pretty sure all power tools use Sub-c's. Your toothbrish may not.
well, there's the rub.
Some can be unscrewed and split, and the cells are generally
spot welded to tabs, soldering coaxouter braid in is a viable
alternative. Some are moulded in, and here it may be a question of hacking to pieces, using the connector, and moulding your own pack out of car body filler etc :-)
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