For those who remmeber, I inquied here about MaKita replacement batteries about a month ago.
Some results.
I purchased a "No-Name" battery pak, rated at 2000mAH from an outfit in San Jose, CA. It was purchased via the internet, landed price with shipping in Vancouver Canada was C$49.00 approx.
After cycling on my battery tester/cycler, 4 times, the capacity is as follows.
- 1600 mAH (Used the Makita quick charger)
- 1920 mAH (Used a Constant volt/current (200 mA) supply)
- 1760 mAH (Used a Constant volt/current (200 mA) supply)
- 1854 mAH (Used a Constant volt/current (200 mA) supply)
Remember the battery was advertised at 2000 mAH. Just though I'd pass on what I found. I guess you get what you pay for.