I have many Firestorm pieces. My 18v batteries are dead. If I buy the 24v, 1) will my 18v pieces accept them, and 2) do I need a different charger?
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I don't believe this is a good idea. You may harm the tools. Not sure if the charger is different
2012740
hi I use the charger that came with the 4 batteries I got with the set.. works fine for me...
1966014
Went to local thrift store and found a 24 volt dc charger for $3.00, you may have to change the plug to the battery pack to match connectors, works great!
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I believe the short answer wouild be no. First they are not likely to physically fit your 12 volt model and second, putting the wrong power rated batteries in your device would likely damage it. Finally the charger that came with you 12 volt model "may" not have the capacity to recharge 14.4 volt batteries. Your much better off to use the batteries the manufacture calls for. Good luck.
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Last time that saw a charger for sale it was on E-Bay.I don't have my YS24 anymore ,but if I remember it correctly there are 2 batteries connected serially ,not parallel. (12 V each?).Replacement batteries I was buying were available in a battery stores.Check which a charger they suggest.Probably you have one.Another suggestion would be check with books about electricity what connection should be on the end of the charger.Jowita1@verizon.net
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Yes, this one should work! Bear in mind that there is high probability that for the price of the batery you can buy the whole thing(drill driver) http://www.amazon.com/Black-Decker-FSB18-FireStorm-18-Volt/dp/B0007YER94/ref=sr_1_2?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1355933940&sr=1-2&keywords=firestorm+batteries Product Features Compatible with all spring-loaded style Firestorm and Black and Decker 18-volt cordless products Rough and tough plastic housing for durability Lets you tackle yard clean-up jobs wirelessly Dimensions: 5.5 x 3.0 x 3.0 inches; weighs 3.0 pounds Includes a 2-year warranty
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No, you need charger wa3733 with the 24v, wa3524.2 battery. This charger works with 3525 battery. The batteries are different and cannot be used with other chargers. I have run into the same problem. I have to have different chargers for each different worx tool.
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Had a B&D; Firestorm (24V) before this....prefer the Porter Cable....I have been using the saws all and drill quite a bit (moderate to heavy use) with no problems....Lithium batteries are great.....very satisfied with the entire collection
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I have a factory slow charger and a quick charger with 5 batteries. So swapping out batteries is no issue with my small yard. But if you have no tools already using the 18V B&D;, best go with a newer model with better battery life.
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Apparently not. There is a statement on the charger that states "For 18v B&D; batteries only. Other batteries may explode." I am not using the charger since it will only partially charge the batteries.
478922
The only charger for the 18v battery that I use is only 120V, and I am not really shure if there is a 240 charger available or not....
1112790
if you have 12v batteries in series your adding to the voltage therefore your batteries together are 24v not 12 anymore. if they are in parallel then you will still have 12v just double your amp hours. this charger says its for 12v only i wouldn't recommend it.
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you must never never switch battery chargers. use wrong charger and you could have a fire or explosion. always use the charger that came with the batteries or purchase a charger rated for your batteries.
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If your set up for 24v you have to disconnect cable. Otherwise you would have a direct short and ruin your charger. Maybe there are chargers out there that are 24v rated? Mine is set up for 12v (2 batteries connected parallel) , that is "+" to plus and "-" to minus. That way no disconnect is needed. Hope this helps...
586943
No. The fire storm batteries are not designed to be fast charged (Dewalt charger). Trickle charge only
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Yes....FireStrom 24 volt...works quite well.......also be sure to look up about how to bring your NiCad batteries back to life on YouTube....it really works :)
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I can't access the charger to determine the model number however I can tell you that it is the original charger that was purchased with the 18 volt implements that I have. I still switch out an 18 volt battery with the new 20 volt battery, both being charged on this charger. The original 18 volt implements work fine with the 20 volt battery. I did some research on the Worx site and concluded that the change to 20 volt was a reasoned decision taken by Worx and does not appear to be a work-around designed to leave the 18 volt implements in some sort of lesser position. When my second 18 volt battery ceases functioning I will buy a second 20 volt battery and continue to use my original "18 volt" charger. I can't access the charger to determine the model number however I can tell you that it is the original charger that was purchased with the 18 volt implements that I have. I still switch out an 18 volt battery with the new 20 volt battery, both being charged on this charger. The original 18 volt implements work fine with the 20 volt battery. I did some research on the Worx site and concluded that the change to 20 volt was a reasoned decision taken by Worx and does not appear to be a work-around designed to leave the 18 volt implements in some sort of lesser position. When my second 18 volt... » Read More I can't access the charger to determine the model number however I can tell you that it is the original charger that was purchased with the 18 volt implements that I have. I still switch out an 18 volt battery with the new 20 volt battery, both being charged on this charger. The original 18 volt implements work fine with the 20 volt battery. I did some research on the Worx site and concluded that the change to 20 volt was a reasoned decision taken by Worx and does not appear to be a work-around designed to leave the 18 volt implements in some sort of lesser position. When my second 18 volt battery ceases functioning I will buy a second 20 volt battery and continue to use my original "18 volt" charger. « Show Less