I am looking for help with Dewalt batteries for my 18-volt tools. Most of my batteries still work but have a severely limited run time. And some have just bit the dust. I have a bunch of Dewalt cordless tools that I use but short run times are frustrating. While looking online for batteries it seems the smartest thing to do might be to convert to the new 20-volt batteries. The replacement18-volt Dewalt batteries are even pricier than the 20-volts. That means not only buying batteries but also buying new chargers. Would still be cheaper than starting from scratch and then having a bunch of unusable tools left over.
For those that know what I have recently been through with my health I am still fighting with it. I have an awful time with memory, memory loss with gaps in time and retaining new information. I have lost a lot of the time I spent in school just a few short years ago. If I ask what seems to be a dumb question, it's an honest dumb question. Sometimes I feel like I am starting over. I just need a little guidance which will be very much appreciated.
Questions I have
I see that they offer 2, 4, 5 and 6 amp hour batteries. What would be the most logical choice? My tools are mostly the XRP version. I know that amp hours will increase run time. At least I think that I know that.
What is the optimum charging routine? In the past I had 4 chargers plugged in 24-7 and batteries always in them. I have read conflicting reports that this is not a good habit.
Anyone know of a good source for batteries other than the usual Homers Depot, Lowes or Amazon? Need to save all the dollars I can these days.
I am sure there are more but that's all for now.
Thanks for the help,
Doug
For those that know what I have recently been through with my health I am still fighting with it. I have an awful time with memory, memory loss with gaps in time and retaining new information. I have lost a lot of the time I spent in school just a few short years ago. If I ask what seems to be a dumb question, it's an honest dumb question. Sometimes I feel like I am starting over. I just need a little guidance which will be very much appreciated.
Questions I have
I see that they offer 2, 4, 5 and 6 amp hour batteries. What would be the most logical choice? My tools are mostly the XRP version. I know that amp hours will increase run time. At least I think that I know that.
What is the optimum charging routine? In the past I had 4 chargers plugged in 24-7 and batteries always in them. I have read conflicting reports that this is not a good habit.
Anyone know of a good source for batteries other than the usual Homers Depot, Lowes or Amazon? Need to save all the dollars I can these days.
I am sure there are more but that's all for now.
Thanks for the help,
Doug