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I bought a couple of tools that came with free batteries, but they come with the smallest battery made. I want a larger battery that will last longer.....and they start getting expensive and aren't thrown in as part of any deals!Any reviews that mention they get hotter, take longer to charge for same ah rating, or go Into thermal overload would be tell tale signs of inferior cells or controllers.
No doubt there is a big mark up on the name brand but it may be worth it. The c rating of the cells, the battery controller, and any wiring or connections all matter.
This time of year there are usually some very good sales on the name brand batteries at the big box home improvement stores or free battery with normally bare tool deals. Why not score a new tool and a new battery? That “BINFORD” 1/2 inch brushless impact with 5000 ft/lbs of torque and variable limiter is just calling your name argh argh argh ..... flannel clad helper not included ;-)
Check out the two top bold deals on this link that are live now. Left one is two 5ah batteries, charger, bag, and pick a free tool from below. Right one is a couple of tools and pick a free tool or package of 2 3ah batteries. I picked up a similar deal like these this last year and picked all up right in store.I bought a couple of tools that came with free batteries, but they come with the smallest battery made. I want a larger battery that will last longer.....and they start getting expensive and aren't thrown in as part of any deals!
But I am asking now as I also hope/expect to see some black friday sales on these suckers!
Perhaps I should post a photo of all the Dewalt tools I already own! LOL The only free one I need/don't have is the vacuum. Anyone have it? Any good?Check out the two top bold deals on this link that are live now. Left one is two 5ah batteries, charger, bag, and pick a free tool from below. Right one is a couple of tools and pick a free tool or package of 2 3ah batteries. I picked up a similar deal like these this last year and picked all up right in store.
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Which one? In 20v there are two choices. Both are very good for their intended purposes.Perhaps I should post a photo of all the Dewalt tools I already own! LOL The only free one I need/don't have is the vacuum. Anyone have it? Any good?
Very true. What I've learned is that my latest new tool - blower - eats batteries faster than any other tool I own. Here in NC I seem like I'm blowing leaves, flower petals, twigs, acorns, grass etc all year long! My backpack blower is awesome, but just using the Dewalt to clear the garage, the parking pad, the deck, the patio and the driveway uses up both my small batteries and even then I run short. So this is why I need a higher power battery. I'd also like to be able to charge 2 batteries at once. So the kit that @Mainah linked above has already likely been purchased by my wife for me for Xmas!! LOL (I'm hard to buy for so when I mention something she pounces on it!). I'll guess that vac sucks up batteries too....so my two 1amp batteries with the two new 5amp and 2 chargers will leave me in a good place!@Julian certain tools of mine use a lot more battery juice than others. For example, my 1.5 Ah 18v runs my driver and drill forever. I replaced all the decking on a 12’x20’ deck with like 2 batteries. The 4” grinder runs for about 10 minutes, I cleaned up 2 small welds from full charge and it’s as done. The sawzall maybe in between. My point is, could you save some $ by getting 1 high Ah battery for the heavy users, some moderately smaller ones for everyday stuff? Unless you’re a tradesman, might not be worth it. Seems like the higher voltage tools should be able to do the same work with fewer amps as well. Idk just my $1.05 (Team America reference).