Are the two supplied Batteries both Ni-Cd, or Lith Ion??? It's a DealBreaker if They are Ni-Cds. It's going 2Be a rare tool, and Lith-Ion would last..
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They are two Lithium Ion batteries, quite small and lightweight but hold a charge through a lot of work. So far I'm impressed.
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It depends on the battery type. Ni-Cd batteries will develop "memory" so if you leave it on the charger all the time between small uses and not full uses, it will eventually ruin your battery. NiMH and Li-Ion batteries don't suffer from this effect. http://www.all-battery.com/batterytechnicals.aspxhttp://www.ebay.com/gds/What-is-the-difference-between-NiCad-NiMH-and-Lithium-/10000000002033731/g.html
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I was going to guess that one had a NiMH battery and the other a cheaper NiCad, but both ads say NiMH, so I have no clue. They both have 4 star ratings. Maybe I overpaid! If you find out, please let me know!
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Can't judge yet. Have used for more than a year, and it's still trucking along. My experience w Li-Ions has been great.As opposed to Ni-Cads, they perform well till they're expended.
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Drill is backwards compatible with 18 volt nicad batteries. It came with 2 lower capacity (not XRP) Li-ion DeWalt batteries. The charger works for NiCad and Li-Ion batteries. I like the lower weight of the drill and Li-ion battery, BUT I HATE the Li-Ion battery because it cuts off without warning and you cannot squeeze any more out until you recharge. They do it because they don't want a Li_ion battery to blow up with somebody so basically they have protective circuitry built in to monitor each battery cell. But it sucks when you are up on a ladder and have no warning that the battery will give out on the next screw.
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You should not fully discharge a Lithium Ion battery. Unlike Nickel-Cadmium batteries, this will negatively affect a Lithium Ion battery. I have a feeling they copied and pasted that information from an older Nickel-Cadmium battery.
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It is a lithum battery but which type, I really don't know. Most common one is CR2025 or 2032 which will cost about $3 each. It will typically last more than 3 years and when the battery dies, I will just buy a new one rather than replace it.
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Michael, because these are Nickel Cadmium (Ni-Cd), they have a memory. In other words they remember how low their charge gets, before they are recharged, Charging them too soon, will prevent you from getting all the battery has to offer. Try to charge them when they get very low. That way you'll get the longest life from them. Keep in mind that the hotter the batteries get, the more internal damage occurs. Try not to let them get too hot. Their life cycle will be shortened. Use them, charge them, and then use them again is probably the best bet, unless you have some sophisticated temperature, current and an adjustable charger at hand. Norm
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I am not familiar with that tool, but this is the De Walt low capacity 18 Volt NiCad battery pack, not the high capacity NiCad, and not compatible with tools and chargers that require Lithium Ion batteries. I don't know where you live but it's tough to beat Home Depot's prices on De-Walt batteries, and some online suppliers make their money selling people less expensive low capacity batteries, when what they really want is a high capacity one.If you are in doubt I suggest you take your old battery into Home Depot and spec out and price batteries there where you can see if they match before you commit to shipping. I am not familiar with that tool, but this is the De Walt low capacity 18 Volt NiCad battery pack, not the high capacity NiCad, and not compatible with tools and chargers that require Lithium Ion batteries. I don't know where you live but it's tough to beat Home Depot's prices on De-Walt batteries, and some online suppliers make their money selling people less expensive low capacity batteries, when what they really want is a high capacity one.If you are in doubt I suggest you take your old battery into Home Depot and spec out and price batteries there where you can see if they... » Read More I am not familiar with that tool, but this is the De Walt low capacity 18 Volt NiCad battery pack, not the high capacity NiCad, and not compatible with tools and chargers that require Lithium Ion batteries. I don't know where you live but it's tough to beat Home Depot's prices on De-Walt batteries, and some online suppliers make their money selling people less expensive low capacity batteries, when what they really want is a high capacity one.If you are in doubt I suggest you take your old battery into Home Depot and spec out and price batteries there where you can see if they match before you commit to shipping. « Show Less
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Lithium only according to booklet. Like the lithium better than ni-cad. Smaller and lighter. They recharge in an hour. The smaller packs that comes with are all right. They last about one hour. Keep your charger handy and the second battery charged. If you are going to use it a lot buy the heavy duty lithium pack. They cost about 120.00 at home depot. Which is a licsened repair for Ridgid tools. Lithium runs at a consistent voltage and amps till the battery get to a point and shuts down. Where the ni- cad runs down continuly losing power through the charge.
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Ryobi's been using the same battery standard for over ten years. They've been through three generations of li-ion and at least one ni-cad in that time, and any tool will take any battery and vice-versa. You may need to buy a charger that will handle the new battery packs, but the entire point of their One+ system, their entire decade-long marketing campaign, is that everything works with everything. The only difference you should notice is that old tools are different colors than your new battery, and that everything works better now. Not a shill, I swear - just an *extremely* satisfied customer burned by discontinued batteries more than I like to think about.
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It's Ni-CD which means it won't be chargeable as long as the lithium ION battery and it will not hold as long as the li-ion battery either which means you won't get very long run off that battery. you take the battery pack off and go charge it inside your house on it's charger.
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The charge I have for the Li-ion battery is a UC 18YGL and says Li-ion right on the charger. I have chargers for Hitachi Ni-Cd batteries UC 18YK and it won't charge the Lithium battery even though they both work in the tools.
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Sure, it can be normal, some people will get more or less, depending on how long you use it and how much pressure you use, stressing the batteries. I recommend using Pre-charged Rechargeable NiMH AA Batteries, which I have a charger for. The charger doesn't cost much, and will pay for itself by not buying throwaway batteries. They are very reliable, hold a charge for just as long as new alkaline. Don't buy the nickel cadmium type, they're no good. I'm happy with my results.
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There are two batteries in this combination. Both are 3.0 ah. Ideally it would be nice to have an additional battery if you are using both tools so that you don't have to switch batteries when on is charging.
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It specifies Lithium rechargeable batteries. I am having trouble finding rechargeable batteries that are lithium...most are Ni-MH. Can these still be used? (Sorry for the ignorance...I have never used rechargeable batteries!)
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Hi James: I also thought they were lithium but they are not. They are an upgraded NiCad. The ones I bought are working great. Found out that you do NOT keep them on a charger all the time. Use until run down then recharge and remove from charger when charged. These have lasted over 2 years. The older non upgraded lasted 6 to 9 months but I kept them on the charger all the time.