what is the nicad battery for?
758571
This is a air operated tool, it does not have a NiCad battery. I'm not sure what you are speaking about?
760397
All Dewalt 18volt batteries fit Dewalt 18volt tools. The only thing to be concerned about is the charging. DO NOT use a NiCad charger for charging a Lithium battery. The charger will over heat and fuse the battery and charger to become one. You can use a Lithium charger for a NiCad with no effect on the charger or battery. The Lithium chargers are yellow and the NiCad chargers are Black.
1057889
Good question! We've only had this unit a short time but other experiences with lithium batteries proves they really outperform nicd.
1219782
It is not a ni-cad so you won't have a memory issue with these batteries. The battery removes easily if you want to keep a fully charged spare available. Since it works on 115 volts AC as well as 12 volts DC the battery is really needed when you are away from the human grid. There is always that crank if all else fails. This is one really flexible radio. Dave (GMRS License kaf9292).
1286277
the battery is just a AA nicad battery. you can get them at any radio shack or online for a couple of bucks
1856592
The Intelliport Charger works well on with the NiCd batteries. My old charger would not charge the NiCd batteries but they work well with this charger. I haven't use the Lithium battery yet since the NiCads work so well. I never would have thought the charger would have made a difference but the pulse charging works.
1459372
You will need the charger for lithium batteries. The NICAD charger will not work with the lithium batteries, however, the lithium charger will charge both batteries.
2034053
I cannot say for certain as I do not have one, but if it's anything like any other item with a NiCad battery, it does not come charged.
589572
I have two B&D; 18v changers. One is clearly marked for both NiMh and NiCad the other is marked only for NiCad batteries. If you look at the black label below the red charge state light, you may see NiMh/NiCD for chargers that are intended for use with both types of battery. Older B&D; chargers may work just fine with NiMh batteries but it is also possible that that my under or over charge the battery and shorten its life.
390208
The $6 fix for most NiCad batteries is widely available, on the internet, and highly touted. It is simple and effective. Search dendrites and batteries.
1508813
The charger is designed for charging NiMH and NiCd batteries only. For anything else, do it at your own risk.
2196903
See answer from Alex - he is correct. New charger charges NiCad and Lithium Ion. Old NiCad only compatible with NiCad.
803518
These batteries aren't as bad as NiCad batteries are at losing charge but they do lose some of their charge over time. However, this one seems to hold a high percentage of its charge for weeks at a time. Yours might be defective. If I haven't used it for a month or so, I usually charge it up anyway just to be safe.
1218772
No it is NiCd....with maximum charge of 3 hours for about 10-15 minutes of working power.
655963
That's exactly what I did. Your drill, saw, light, etc., doesn't know the difference between a NiCd or Li-Ion.
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Terry, I'm not sure if you meant nicon or nicad. To my knowledge there is no such thing as a nicon battery. However there is such a thing as a nicad battery and yes I believe Ryobi makes several different 18 volt batteries for thier tools, lithium, nicad as well as conventional - all rechargeable. They all will work in this tool. Each different type has its advantages, be it price of longevity between charges. The lithium is a little unusual in that it delivers full power until it needs to be recharged. I use all three types in my Ryobi tools. I doubt however you can interchange 18 volt batteries from different brands. Terry, I'm not sure if you meant nicon or nicad. To my knowledge there is no such thing as a nicon battery. However there is such a thing as a nicad battery and yes I believe Ryobi makes several different 18 volt batteries for thier tools, lithium, nicad as well as conventional - all rechargeable. They all will work in this tool. Each different type has its advantages, be it price of longevity between charges. The lithium is a little unusual in that it delivers full power until it needs to be recharged. I use all three types in my Ryobi tools. I doubt however you can interchange 18 volt... » Read More Terry, I'm not sure if you meant nicon or nicad. To my knowledge there is no such thing as a nicon battery. However there is such a thing as a nicad battery and yes I believe Ryobi makes several different 18 volt batteries for thier tools, lithium, nicad as well as conventional - all rechargeable. They all will work in this tool. Each different type has its advantages, be it price of longevity between charges. The lithium is a little unusual in that it delivers full power until it needs to be recharged. I use all three types in my Ryobi tools. I doubt however you can interchange 18 volt batteries from different brands. « Show Less
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Yes, of course. But only niMh (nickel-metal-hydrides) batteries, not the old nicads.