Source for FireStorm batteries in Canuckistan?

[Bill Stock]

I've got an old FireStorm 14.4 drill that's outlasted it's (sliding) batteries, so I'm looking for a source for replacements. Yes, I know it's orange and it's rather gutless, but it's OK for most jobs. Besides, I get out the big blue Makita if I have to make any serious holes.

Ideally I'd like to find the FS140BX extended runtime version.

[resrfglc]

I can Google, why can't you?

See more Firestorm Tools

FireStorm 14.4v Volt Extended Run Time Battery Model # FS140BX

High output nickel cadmium battery cells with "no memory" technology provide up to 500 recharges.

FSXtreme battery provides extended run time

Patented spring loaded slide pack battery allows user to easily install and remove battery

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[Joe]

In our town there are two battery stores that rebuild NiCads. Interstate Battery was the one I used (better price) when my Milwaukee

18V began to get tired. The rebuild was better than the original, so I asked the Interstate folks if they sold rebuilts. Turns out they had some that customers had never picked up, so I bought an extra at less than half the new price. Later had the other original rebuilt giving me three really good batteries. None of these seem to lose much charge if they aren't used for a while. Good value for the $$ IMO.

Joe

[Dave Balderstone]

Where in Canada are you, Bill?

Here in Saskatoon, I've gone to Battery Boys and had them rebuild for me.

[Bill Stock]

Mississauga.

I was considering rebuilding them, since they aren't glued together. Just seems to be 12 C Cells and some shrink wrap. Although the new batteries are only $40 US, so it hardly seems worth it.

[Bill Stock]

Thanks, I'll have to investigate the rebuilts. Maybe they can put some Nimhs in the old drill.

[WoodButcher]

Be careful there Bill. Not all NiCd chargers can also do NiMH and you could end up ruining the new cells or having to buy a new charger. Best to check first.

Art

[JD]

That's fine list of US stores you provide, but he lives in Mississagua (if I spelled it right) which is in a place called CANADA. So, if you had added a +Canada to your Google search, it have been more informative north of the border.

[Bill Stock]

LOL, I'm glad someone was paying attention. I've checked online and they don't appear to be in any of the stores here. I'm going to the Dewalt Service Outlet today to see if they carry them. They're only $24.97 at Lowes, so I might have to bug my cousin to mail me a couple. She'll be thrilled. :-)

[J T]

Mon, Dec 25, 2006, 12:18pm [e-mail] (Bill=A0Stock) doth query: I've got an old FireStorm 14.4 drill that's outlasted it's (sliding) batteries, so I'm looking for a source for replacements.

I don't care much for cordless tools myself. But when they were growing up, my two sons got into radio controlled vehicles big-time. Those battery packs were pricey. Very pricey. So, because I couldn't afford all they wanted, they quickly learned how to make their own, using rechargable batteries soldered together, and held together with tape. Loads cheaper, and worked just as well. Maybe you can do something like that. They're 26 and 30 now, and still play with radio control vehicles.

JOAT It's not hard, if you get your mind right.

- Granny Weatherwax

[Bill Stock]

I don't care much for cordless tools myself. But when they were growing up, my two sons got into radio controlled vehicles big-time. Those battery packs were pricey. Very pricey. So, because I couldn't afford all they wanted, they quickly learned how to make their own, using rechargable batteries soldered together, and held together with tape. Loads cheaper, and worked just as well. Maybe you can do something like that. They're 26 and 30 now, and still play with radio control vehicles.

Thanks, I priced the replacement cells and they were about $3 US each + shipping + brokerage + aggravation. I had the battery apart and it did not seem to be a simple task to replace the cells.

I went to the DeeWalt store yesterday and they wanted $85 (regular price) each for the standard replacement batteries. They didn't appear to know about the extended run time batteries I wanted. (Sucks being in a small market). But they had 35% of Dewalt and 50% off B&D for their Boxing Day sale, so I could have had the regular batteries for about $100 CDN including tax. They had one of those B&D 18V combos (Drill, Flashlight, Circular Saw and Reciprocating Saw) for $125 after discount. But I bought a scratch & dent (refurb) Dewalt 14.4 1/2" drill with new XRP batteries for $160, these are $240 USD on Amazon today. They had a whole stack of 18V hammer drills for some extra bucks, but I already have a corded hammer drill.

I'll likely pick up some batteries (eBay) for the old drill when I see them cheap and give it to some tool poor buddy.

[patrick mitchel]

If you are willing to take the thing apart, consider getting a cheap drill battery of the same voltage (most of them use sub c cells anyway- I'm assuming there's a equivelant to harbor freight tools in canada) though the batteries will be of lower quality and capacity. If you have access to a multimeter, you might find that only a couple of the cells might be causing the problems. They can be replaced though the mismatching of the cells is a nono according to some, I've done it for a friend when he wanted to get a bit more use out of a 18v dewalt without springing for a new battery. Pat

[J T]

Fri, Dec 29, 2006, 1:07pm [e-mail] (Bill=A0Stock) doth sayeth: Thanks, I priced the replacement cells and they were about $3 US each + shipping + brokerage + aggravation. I had the battery apart and it did not seem to be a simple task to replace the cells.

I don't know how your batteries go together, but the RC battery packs had from 4 to 8 AA battery sized units in 'em. The kids were around 9-10 when they started making their own replacement packs. They'd get however many rechargable batteries, connect them with soldered wires, and a connector to plug into the car. As I recall we bought the connector, for 25 cents or so each. Then they'd tape it together. Maybe you just need to get a 10 year old who's into RC cars to help you. Like I said, I don't care for cordless tools.

JOAT It's not hard, if you get your mind right.

- Granny Weatherwax

[J T]

Fri, Dec 29, 2006, 1:07pm [e-mail] (Bill=A0Stock) doth sayeth: Thanks, I priced the replacement cells and they were about $3 US each + shipping + brokerage + aggravation. I had the battery apart and it did not seem to be a simple task to replace the cells.

I don't know how your batteries go together, but the RC battery packs had from 4 to 8 AA battery sized units in 'em. The kids were around 9-10 when they started making their own replacement packs. They'd get however many rechargable batteries, connect them with soldered wires, and a connector to plug into the car. As I recall we bought the connector, for 25 cents or so each. Then they'd tape it together. Maybe you just need to get a 10 year old who's into RC cars to help you. Like I said, I don't care for cordless tools.

JOAT It's not hard, if you get your mind right.

- Granny Weatherwax

[maico]

Try these guys out:

are in the US but they come highly recommended and rebuilt batteries are about half the price of new ones (for DeWalt anyways) when you account for exchange and shipping.

Michael

J T wrote:

[Upscale]

No need to do that when there's plenty of places up here in Canada that can rebuild batteries. Magnacharge in Mississauga is what I use. I do it through my business name, but if they refuse to rebuild batteries for a private individual, then there's plenty of other places up here that rebuild also.

[maico]

How are the prices and the resulting batteries? I am about to send mine off so your help/advice would really be appreciated!

Michael

Upscale wrote:

[Upscale]

I've had my UPS batteries rebuilt and two Milwaukee cordless drill batteries rebuilt. They're all still working on those rebuilt batteries. As far as I'm concerned, they all came back working as well or better then when they were new. The cordless batteries cost me about $60 CA each. Not cheap, but most definitely cheaper than buying new.

[maico]

Hmmm...not as cheap as I was hoping; the same price as sending them to the US. I will take my chances across the border. Thanks for the info.

Michael

Upscale wrote:

[Bill Stock]

I'd be careful going this route. I don't know your battery size/quanity, so assuming you have a couple of 14.4 NiCads. It will cost you the following.

$76 ($38 x 2) per battery $21 shipping (They use UPS BTW) $20 UPS brokerage $6 UPS Disbursement Fee $4 UPS COD Fee

• GST + PST (Which you have to pay here on the product only)

It works out to more than $60 USD a battery.