[SEL] Cordless Tools (Semi-OT)

[Steve W.]

germoamer at aol.com wrote:
> Arnie,
>  
> Do not know of any adapters for the DeWalts.  But winter has set in  and 
> good time for OT's.  I have a bunch of DeWalt tools and seem to have  better 
> luck with the life of 12 volt batteries lasting longer than 18  volt.  I have 
> had 12 volt batteries last for years and for some reason the  18 volts do 
> not last any time. Some in less than a year. The best luck  I ever had was 
> with a 15 volt Craftsman drill.  The batteries lasted for 7  years before 
> going bad.  If you take them to a battery rebuilder, they want  3/4 the price of 
> new batteries. And if you catch the 2-pack 18 volt on sale can  buy new 
> ones cheaper than rebuilds.  Probably would be a smart idea to  learn to 
> rebuild them myself!  
> 
> Tom  Schmutz
> Concord,  Va.
> germoamer at AOL.com
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I've seen adapters for DeWalt and Makitas at the various Fire/Rescue
shows. Never looked at who made them though. May have been Power Hawk or
Nomad

-- 
Steve W.