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  1. 8th June 2016, 04:09 AM #1
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    After Market Batteries

    G'day All,

    In 2008 I purchased a trade quality 18v cordless drill kit. It came with two batteries that I suspect are finally giving up the ghost. The manufacturer no longer make the style of battery (it's two models ago), but there are some after market ones available.

    I was wondering if anyone has had any experience with these. A battery is going to cost about $80. A new drill with two batteries is about $600, not to mention any skins that would also need to be replaced.

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    cant you get these things repacked?
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    Yep, I'd be looking at getting them repacked with new cells, I've done it to a couple of my battery packs now. There is a huge difference in cell quality though so don't skimp on them, buy good quality.
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  4. 8th June 2016, 07:34 AM #4
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    Careful!

    I'm not trying to teach you to suck eggs, However.......
    There's been a growing number of on board(aircraft) Lithium fires caused by aftermarket batteries . Most seem to come from China.


    If you do buy aftermarket, don't store the batteries together and always pack them so their easily obtainable.



    Good Luck
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  5. 8th June 2016, 07:53 AM #5
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    I have both genuine and compatible aftermarket Makita batteries. When charging a hot genuine battery, the charger will recognise that it is hot, start on a fan only cycle, then charge the battery. When charging a hot aftermarket battery, the charger will see it as a fault, not charge the battery and not run the fan. Once the battery has cooled down, it will then charge normally.

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  6. 15th June 2016, 07:47 AM #6
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    2008? Are these NiMH batteries?

    If so get them repacked with Sanyo or similar. Do a search on the net. NiMH technology has supposedly come a very long way since lithium appeared on the scene.

    I have this problem with an 18V German AEG drill, one battery is still kinda usable and when it packs up I'll be getting them both repacked.

    cheers, DL
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