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Comment on How Can I Make My New Battery For My Cordless Drill Hold A Charge? by cool#9

cool#9 — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 07:49:57 +0000

Possible warranty problem. Check manufacturer web site for info.
cool#9

Comment on How Can I Make My New Battery For My Cordless Drill Hold A Charge? by I FIX IT

I FIX IT — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 04:14:08 +0000

Your chargers may be bad. It doesnt take much to ruin one. Check the voltage output with a digital multimeter.

Comment on How Can I Make My New Battery For My Cordless Drill Hold A Charge? by clcprodi

clcprodi — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 22:29:03 +0000

Sounds to me like you need new chargers , or have you checked the contacts where the charger and battery make contact, could the contact on the charger need cleaning?

Comment on How Can I Make My New Battery For My Cordless Drill Hold A Charge? by Peter W

Peter W — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 17:31:45 +0000

Charge it properly and cycle it properly.
NiCd batteries need to be fully cycled or they will develop a memory. Lithium batteries may be short-cycled but do have a spontaneous discharge rate of a few percent per day and so will eventually drain completely even ‘just sitting there’ – but may be recharged or left on the trickle-charger indefinitely.
As it happens, pretty much every battery does have some spontaneous discharge rate although NiCds are better than others this way, so it is best to anticipate that condition and plan to charge your batteries before each use.

Comment on How Can I Make My New Battery For My Cordless Drill Hold A Charge? by Karen L

Karen L — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 16:26:31 +0000

It sounds like your chargers are shot. The ones that come with the drills aren’t very good and don’t last. B&D sells a multi-volt charger which is much better made than the ones that come with the drills. Can’t remember what its voltage range is but it works on my 14.4 volt batteries.

Comment on Converting 18v Cordless Drill To Corded Drill, What Power Supply To Use? by Technobu

Technobu — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 02:25:56 +0000

I’m sure the cost of buying a high- current power supply and the inconvenience of trailing a power lead wherever you go, would easily outweigh the cost and convenience of re- packing your existing battery packs, or buying replacements.
Or just buy a new cordless drill.
However pistol mains operated drills with adjustable torque, reversible etc. are on the market.
The biggest killer of battery packs is the practice of continuing to use a battery even after the speed drops off. The battery should be recharged as soon as it is evident the output is dying.
Let’s face it. A cordless drill is cordless for the portability and convenience it offers. Nothing else.

Comment on Converting 18v Cordless Drill To Corded Drill, What Power Supply To Use? by guru

guru — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 21:45:43 +0000

The more voltage the faster the drill will spin until it destroys from wiring flying off the rotor.
At 18V it probably draws about 10 Amps at stalled condition, maybe more. If you keep it at 10A for too long it will get too hot and destroy from overheating.
The faster the motor spins, the more airflow = more cooling.
Drills (electric motors) don’t like low speed high torque. Air tools get fresh air to cool even when stalled.
Heating is proportional to torque.
Hope this properly answers your question
Guru

Comment on What Do You Think Of This Idea? by kadjfajl

kadjfajl — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 17:07:35 +0000

Sounds like a good idea. Very Creative.

Comment on What Do You Think Of This Idea? by Stacey

Stacey — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 16:29:15 +0000

I think that is a good idea, but how will you stick the cord to the wrapping paper without possibly breaking it?

Comment on What Do You Think Of This Idea? by Sisal

Sisal — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 14:47:56 +0000

Well i think you got good Imagination lol.But that would be nice,i never though to do this to my husband wow what a god ideal.Take care and go for it.