Makita battery - Original mfg or not?

Hi,

Try opening the original pack and see who the cells are made by.

Also have a look into getting the orignal pack 'recelled':

cheers, Pete.

I found this site in the"Woodworker"---www.EuroBatteries.com. Sorry, but I don't know how to add a link. I've not used these particular products, but I've recelled some of my packs, and it was pretty easy, but this firm's cells are cheaper than the ones I used. HTH.

I've just replaced the batts fro my Makita cordless with one costing about £40. I would have spent extra on the NiMH if they had been available (without a lotof extra searching).

Even the cheap Makita batts are stunningly better than ones for the low end manufacturers.

Most of the battery packs I've opened have the cells wrapped in plain white plastic where insulation is needed - ie no maker's name.

But if you want a 'name' for decent quality go for Sanyo.

Only the cheapest cordless tools have unbranded cells ;)

The cells in my cordless drill (Argos own brand) are made by Huanyu:

Agreed!

Though I'd be interested to know what cells are in Makita packs, anyone know?

cheers, Pete.

The Ryobi ONE+ plus batteries are made by Panasonic, which are about the best. I would assume Makita are the same.

well in a 9.6v 9000 pack they are unbranded apart from Japan stamped on the end see,

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Ok - I decided to take the plunge and try the OEM version. I purchased the 3Ah version from here...

Thanks to all who posted, Roy

Well that's probably why I've had to repair them. ;-)

Thank gawd for that. ;-)