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wanted dewalt 18v batteries
whitstella - 30/12/11 at 03:14 PM

hi

just wondering if anybody could tell me the best place to get dewalt 18v batteries, or are the non brand ones any good. thanks steve

ChrisW - 30/12/11 at 03:53 PM

Was wondering this myself only yesterday. There are loads on eBay, but they're expensive! Would be good to hear if anyone has tried the non-branded ones.

Cheers, Chris

Ben_Copeland - 30/12/11 at 04:47 PM

I need to buy another 2

Had a non branded one, but the cases arent as robust as the original dewalt batteries. Both clips broke off the battery so i wont stay in the drill.

gazza285 - 30/12/11 at 06:40 PM

Can you not open the cases and replace the cells? I did this with the airflow welding screens at work, the battery packs were £120 each, a set of new cells cost a tenner from Farnell.

Ben_Copeland - 30/12/11 at 07:00 PM

How did you refix the cells with the link strips, they a spot welded?

v8kid - 30/12/11 at 07:31 PM

eBay has solder strips for sale and some sub C cells have strips included so I suppose you solder them?

rusty nuts - 30/12/11 at 07:51 PM

Screwfix have reduced the price of Dewalt Li/ion drills to £140 at the moment complete with charger , battery and case . I'm thinking of buying another one ,taking the battery out and then putting the rest on ebay. The cost of the battery alone makes it worth considering?

gazza285 - 30/12/11 at 10:15 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Ben_Copeland
How did you refix the cells with the link strips, they a spot welded?



Bought cells with link strips on.


blakep82 - 31/12/11 at 02:36 PM

think its £60 for the higher spec ones on screwfix
like this http://www.screwfix.com/p/dewalt-de9095-18v-2-0ah-ni-cd-battery/90253
or look for product nmumber 44132

[Edited on 31/12/11 by blakep82]