Battery Drills: I now have 4 bad ones.

Phil Again · 2008-11-17T17:20:15+00:00

This morning I discovered I now have 4 non-functional cordless drills (battery powered) all due to battery packs won't take a charge.Replacement batteries cost more than a new cordless drill. The last cordless drill set, from HF, lasted less than 3 years. So, my question:Has anyone ever seen an aftermarket adapter that uses household electric power, and fits into a cordless drill where the battery pack goes?Wouldn't it be nice to spend $29.95 to convert a useless cordless drill to a functional corded drill?I know, I know, return from fantasy wishful thinking land, do not pass GO and don't collect $200.00 monopoly money.Phil

Nov 17, 2008 43 Replies

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Bob F 17 years ago

most replacement cells lack the tabs:(

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Then they aren't replacements.

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hallerb 17 years ago

so link to source of cells with tabs?

tabs vary depening on application, i have never seen replacement tabbed cells. and wonder how much more they would cost?

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nick hull 17 years ago

I frequently find my cordless drill has zero volts, I just charge it and use it anyway. I put 24 vdc (2 car batteries) across the 14.4 v battery for about 20 sec, and the voltage goes up to 15 vdc which is enough for the charger to work normally ;)

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Duff 17 years ago

tabbed cells

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