is there a difference between this 1.5Ah & a regular 20 Volt Dewalt??? what are the differences? thx.
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"1.5 Ah" has to do with the battery size in amp-hrs. The 20 volt DeWalt uses the 1.5, the 3.0 and 4.0 amp hour (Ah) batteries.
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I don't know what the 1.5 Ah is, but I checked on my 20 Volt Dewalt that I purchased and on the Battery pack, it shows the following: {20 V (Max) 1.5 Ah 30 Wh Type 1}. I guess it is the same thing. I just wanted to let you know that I love the power and the quick charging of the batteries. I keep both of them with me in my truck.
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I not completely sure. As I understand it, the battery design is different. Here is a link to a couple answers on the same subject : https://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20140101152447AAlHFopBottom line, contact Dewalt and ask them.
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Charles; to the best of my knowledge, they are not interchangeable. A B&D-DeWalt service center could tell you for certain, though. I have access to one, so I'll contact them and post the info here by the end of the week, just in case.
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Requires 20v max battery by Dewalt. They make 1.5 Ah, 3.0Ah, and 4.0Ah batteries that will fit. Each is a step up in size and capacity.
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I used this on a reciprocating saw and only have the 1.5Ah batteries not the 3.0Ah, but I don't think it changes it substantially. Can you tell, maybe a little, but the weight is still kept right under the handle so I don't find it noticeable at all.
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For some reason the price is only 229.99. (today anyway) and they have added a $25 off DeWalt of greater than $100. Strange because the Compact kit that is NOT hammerdrill is 264.99 with the free battery and $25 off. Their prices change every day.
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Yes, the saw will take any of the 20 Volt DeWalt batteries but not the lower voltage ones. I am using a 3.0 amp hour one that is fine. The 1.5 amp hour is too small, too little power. I believe that there is also a 4.0 amp hour version. As the amp hour rating goes up so does the size. Not a problem on this saw but make a drill too big and heavy.
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Dewalt has 2 battery types for some of their 20volt Max system tools and label the differences with the letters C, L, D and M for the sets. The tool alone has a B designation. The regular Lithium Ion batteries are labeled C (1.5Ah) and L (3.0Ah). The XR batteries (33% more capacity) are D (2.0Ah) and L (4.0Ah). I own the DCF895C2 set and it is an outstanding tool. Also you need to consider the weight of the battery. The 1.5Ah and 2.0Ah weight 0.8 pound. The 3.0Ah and 4.0Ah weight about 1.4 pounds each. Take into consideration the fatigue factor with the heavier batteries. Dewalt now has a 5.0Ah battery at the same weight as the 3.0 and 4.0. You have a lot to consider with the 20 volt tool system. I am happy with each one I won.
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I had an oportunity to use the 18V when I installed the railings on my father in laws staircase. I worked absolutely great but I had to keep switching batteries and kept one on the charger. He got it last Christmas. I told myself then the Dewalt was far superior to the two brands of portable drills I was using that I was going to get a Dewalt for myself. Honestly, when I ordered the 20V I assumed it was the same as my father in law had but his was the 18V. I would be happy with either but the 20V I have is smaller in size and lighter than the 18V that he has. Plus the 20V lithium batteries last a long long time before you have to recharge but then again replacement batteries are expensive. I just used the 20V to build my garage and so far I've only swithed batteries 5 times and that includes all the siding, drywall, wire routing. BTW I use the new star bit screws for everything they are far superior to phillips and I have given all my boxes of phillips screws away; along with my two "other brand" cordless drills.
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I have been using the 1.5 Ah versions for years without a single failure. I have had a couple of the 3 Ah versions for months and have had no problem with them. I am not an extreme user, that is, I don't use them so heavily they get hot and I only need to recharge them occassionally. They are used primarily in drills, a saw, and a grinder just purchased. I didn't know there was a problem until I read about it here.
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It's not as powerful, of course, but it has low end speed and a very precise trigger control. Given the choice, I picked the 12 volt hammer drill for my uses and am really satisfied. I bought the 20 volt hammer drill for my son in a package from Amazon that included a reciprocal saw and he loves it. I like the Lithium batteries much better than the Nickel Metal Hydride because the Nickel batteries discharge when not in use and have a memory. Not so with the Lithium, and they are STRONG! The chuck on the DeWalt is 1/2", I believe, and the Bosch 12 volt is 3/8". Sometimes size matters. It's not as powerful, of course, but it has low end speed and a very precise trigger control. Given the choice, I picked the 12 volt hammer drill for my uses and am really satisfied. I bought the 20 volt hammer drill for my son in a package from Amazon that included a reciprocal saw and he loves it. I like the Lithium batteries much better than the Nickel Metal Hydride because the Nickel batteries discharge when not in use and have a memory. Not so with the Lithium, and they are STRONG! The chuck on the DeWalt is 1/2", I believe, and the Bosch 12 volt is 3/8". Sometimes size matters.
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No it's a 12 volt but a very good saw that can be used in three different position The 12 volt has more than enough power for around the house and small projects but for heavy duty work the 20 volt dewalt is the real deal
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I was wondering the same thing and from the research I did they are the same drill, just a different voltage designation. They are both the same size and same charger. I am really happy with mine and it works great!
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Both are wrong. I used a 20v 3mAh battery, fully charged and was disappointed. Not what I expected. Dewalt was a little too generous with their own specs. I agree with Amazon's figure.
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It's power. The 1 1/8" drill draws 1/2 amps more and delivers 0.2 ft. lbs. more impact energy. The Bosch website has detailed specs.
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In my experience (2 20v drills, 2 20v blowers and 2 20v string trimmers at 2 houses) the 20v batteries outlast the 18v by at least twice the use time. In addition, they charge faster and do NOT suffer from the nicad "memory" effect where they will not take a full charge. A far better product. The batteries are NOT interchangeable: your 18v batteries will NOT work with a 20v tool and the 20v batteries will NOT work with an 18v tool.
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Dewalt I'm sure you already know makes wonderful products. The lithium ion is great I use it everyday only have to charge it once every two weeks. Has a 3 led flashlight that's activated by trigger. The 20v have battery life indicator s on the batteries which helps preserve the batteries by knowing exactly when u should charge them.The 20v batteries are also about half the weight of the older long lasting batteries. And my favorite part is the the built in belt clip that makes for easier consistent use. I think you will be pleased. =)