Can u use 18 volt lithium ion battery in a 18 volt regular battery drill?

Q. I have a De Walt XRP18 volt hammer drill with regular battery. Can I use a 18 volt lithium ion battery in that drill? can you interchange them?

A. Yes. & Yes.

can i use a 18 volt battery from a drill in a 18 volt circular saw?

Q. i want to get set of 18 volt cordless power tools, but i am too cheap to buy them all at once. Can i buy them from differnet brands and still expect the batteries to be interchangable?

A. if you buy both a drill and a saw that are made by the same manufacturer then usualy the batteries will be interchangable. If they are made by different companies there is virtualy no chance of being able to use the same battery for both.

If you are going to buy them both you will usualy save money buying them together. Manufacturers often sell combo packs with multipul tools that cost considerably less than buying each of the tools seperately.

If you are looking to buy 18v cordless I recomend the Skil brand. I've had a set of the Skil cordless saws and drill for about five years. Among other features the Skil circular saw takes a standard 7 1/4" blade where as most cordless saws only take 5 1/2 - 6 1/2" blades. Not only does this give it a greater cutting capacity but it also means the blades for it are more readily available, available in a much larger variety for different materials, and considerably cheaper than the smaller blades.

Can you use a 24 volt drill with a lesser volt battery ?

Q. Got a Black and Decker 24 volt drill and the batteries are not sold anywhere. I always see 18 volt batteries at Walmart or Home Depot can I use ease batteries as a replacement for the 24 volt battery?

A. Nope. While the 18V may allow the drill to operate at a diminished capacity, the amount of amps drawn will kill the battery quickly.

How do I charge/jump start the 18 volt battery of an antique car?

Q. It's a 1947 Cadillac, I was supposed to be starting it up periodically for the owner, but there's not enough juice. Can I just use a regular 12 volt starting pack, or just jump it off of my truck like a 12 volt battery, or are my options more limited?

A. First, a 47 Caddy has a 6-volt system not 18 volts. And, no, you cannot jump it with a 12 volt battery without risking serious damage to hard to find parts. Purchase a battery charger with a 6/12 switching system and use it to keep the battery charged.

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can i use a 18 volt battery from a drill in a 18 volt circular saw?

Q. i want to get set of 18 volt cordless power tools, but i am too cheap to buy them all at once. Can i buy them from differnet brands and still expect the batteries to be interchangable?

A. if you buy both a drill and a saw that are made by the same manufacturer then usualy the batteries will be interchangable. If they are made by different companies there is virtualy no chance of being able to use the same battery for both.

If you are going to buy them both you will usualy save money buying them together. Manufacturers often sell combo packs with multipul tools that cost considerably less than buying each of the tools seperately.

If you are looking to buy 18v cordless I recomend the Skil brand. I've had a set of the Skil cordless saws and drill for about five years. Among other features the Skil circular saw takes a standard 7 1/4" blade where as most cordless saws only take 5 1/2 - 6 1/2" blades. Not only does this give it a greater cutting capacity but it also means the blades for it are more readily available, available in a much larger variety for different materials, and considerably cheaper than the smaller blades.

Can you use a 24 volt drill with a lesser volt battery ?

Q. Got a Black and Decker 24 volt drill and the batteries are not sold anywhere. I always see 18 volt batteries at Walmart or Home Depot can I use ease batteries as a replacement for the 24 volt battery?

A. Nope. While the 18V may allow the drill to operate at a diminished capacity, the amount of amps drawn will kill the battery quickly.

How do I charge/jump start the 18 volt battery of an antique car?

Q. It's a 1947 Cadillac, I was supposed to be starting it up periodically for the owner, but there's not enough juice. Can I just use a regular 12 volt starting pack, or just jump it off of my truck like a 12 volt battery, or are my options more limited?

A. First, a 47 Caddy has a 6-volt system not 18 volts. And, no, you cannot jump it with a 12 volt battery without risking serious damage to hard to find parts. Purchase a battery charger with a 6/12 switching system and use it to keep the battery charged.

Will a 18 Volt black and decker battery work in 24 volt drill?

Q. I have a 24 volt black and decker -firestorm- drill,saw, and sawzall. Will a 18 volt black and decker battery work for the tools?

A. in real application no...... it will run the drill, but poorly and will most likely not suffice

it wont simply run like an 18v drill.... it will run like a 24v drill with a dying battery

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Will a 18 Volt black and decker battery work in 24 volt drill?

Q. I have a 24 volt black and decker -firestorm- drill,saw, and sawzall. Will a 18 volt black and decker battery work for the tools?

A. in real application no...... it will run the drill, but poorly and will most likely not suffice

it wont simply run like an 18v drill.... it will run like a 24v drill with a dying battery

Can I convert an 18 volt battery miter saw to an AC piece of equipment and if so how?

Q. I have an 18 volt, 8.25" Ryobi miter saw. I would like to eliminate the battery and be able to run the saw from a continous power source. The batteries wear out to quickly, but the saw is perfect.

A. it is possible to do this ...all you would need is a transformer to lower the voltage from 110 volts to 18 volts and a bridge rectifier to change the ac to dc....a bridge rectifier only costs about 30 bucks and a transformer could cost anywhere from 10 to 50 bucks depending on the va of the transformer....to figure the va of the transformer you would multiply the volts 18 times the max amps listed on the data plate of the drill...for example if the drills max amps was 10 amps at 18 volts that would be 180 va(volt amps)....you could mount all of this in a box with a cord to plug into a wall outlet and a cord to go from the drill back to the transformer box....the total cost for something like this plus paying an electrician to wire it all up for you would probably be in the 150 dolllar range....i could build this myself...but it would just be cheaper to buy a standard 110 volt miter saw to begin with.....but on the other hand if you have a lot of 18 volt tools then this could be the way to go as you could adapt the battery itself by removing the battery and using the shell to allow you to change it from one tool to another as long as they all used the same type battery...this would last indefinitely as long as it was built to withstand the max amp load of your most powerful tool ....

how to repair dead power tool batteries?

Q. I have an 18 volt battery from a milwaukee cordless drill that is dead. Does any one know how to repair them?

A. Normally when the rechargeable battery pack won't recharge anymore people just go and buy a whole new battery pack.

If you really want to repair the pack, you could take the battery pack apart then take it to a battery store that specializes in selling just batteries. All the pack consists of is several round (cylindrical) batteries (cells) that are hooked together via wiring. Normally the wiring is welded to the battery ends. If you take the opened up battery pack to the battery store they can replace the battery cells and wire the new ones together like they should be. It may cost less than a new battery pack, but I'm not sure. I replaced the batteries in my rechargeable shaver once when I was tight on money and my shaver gave up the ghost. It cost me $6 to replace the rechargeable batteries compared to $40 for a new rechargeable electric shaver.

can any 18 volt battery be used for 18 volt weed eater?

Q. i have 18 volt battery for my cordless drill, can i use it for a 18 volt cordless weed eater if i buy one?

A. If you buy the same brand you can, each brand makes their batteries different so you can't use other manufacturers batteries.

Electrical theory 18vdc is 18vdc, but you could overheat the battery if the amp hour rating of the tool is higher than the design of the battery.

Its like a car batteries, a battery from a Toyota Yaris is 12v, the battery in a Dodge Ram is a 12v, but you put the little 500cca battery in the Ram that needs a 850cca you will overheat the battery and suffer extremely short life.

(Or for a more ridiculous example AAA batteries are 1.5v, stack 8 end to end you get 12v, but you cant start a car that way.)

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Can you run a 18 volt battery weed-eater on a 24 volt battery?

Q. I just got an 18 volt black and decker battery weed-eater with 3 batteries.
I have 6 24 volt batteries that came with other various black and decker tools i bought. I would like to know if it is possible to run my weed-eater off of my 24 volt batteries. They have the exact same ends just the 24 volts are taller.

If it even works will it damage either the weed-eater or the batteries?

A. it will burn up the motor.

Can u use 18 volt lithium ion battery in a 18 volt regular battery drill?

Q. I have a De Walt XRP18 volt hammer drill with regular battery. Can I use a 18 volt lithium ion battery in that drill? can you interchange them?

A. Yes. & Yes.

can i use a 18 volt battery from a drill in a 18 volt circular saw?

Q. i want to get set of 18 volt cordless power tools, but i am too cheap to buy them all at once. Can i buy them from differnet brands and still expect the batteries to be interchangable?

A. if you buy both a drill and a saw that are made by the same manufacturer then usualy the batteries will be interchangable. If they are made by different companies there is virtualy no chance of being able to use the same battery for both.

If you are going to buy them both you will usualy save money buying them together. Manufacturers often sell combo packs with multipul tools that cost considerably less than buying each of the tools seperately.

If you are looking to buy 18v cordless I recomend the Skil brand. I've had a set of the Skil cordless saws and drill for about five years. Among other features the Skil circular saw takes a standard 7 1/4" blade where as most cordless saws only take 5 1/2 - 6 1/2" blades. Not only does this give it a greater cutting capacity but it also means the blades for it are more readily available, available in a much larger variety for different materials, and considerably cheaper than the smaller blades.

Can you use a 24 volt drill with a lesser volt battery ?

Q. Got a Black and Decker 24 volt drill and the batteries are not sold anywhere. I always see 18 volt batteries at Walmart or Home Depot can I use ease batteries as a replacement for the 24 volt battery?

A. Nope. While the 18V may allow the drill to operate at a diminished capacity, the amount of amps drawn will kill the battery quickly.

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can i use a 18 volt battery from a drill in a 18 volt circular saw?

Q. i want to get set of 18 volt cordless power tools, but i am too cheap to buy them all at once. Can i buy them from differnet brands and still expect the batteries to be interchangable?

A. if you buy both a drill and a saw that are made by the same manufacturer then usualy the batteries will be interchangable. If they are made by different companies there is virtualy no chance of being able to use the same battery for both.

If you are going to buy them both you will usualy save money buying them together. Manufacturers often sell combo packs with multipul tools that cost considerably less than buying each of the tools seperately.

If you are looking to buy 18v cordless I recomend the Skil brand. I've had a set of the Skil cordless saws and drill for about five years. Among other features the Skil circular saw takes a standard 7 1/4" blade where as most cordless saws only take 5 1/2 - 6 1/2" blades. Not only does this give it a greater cutting capacity but it also means the blades for it are more readily available, available in a much larger variety for different materials, and considerably cheaper than the smaller blades.

Can you use a 24 volt drill with a lesser volt battery ?

Q. Got a Black and Decker 24 volt drill and the batteries are not sold anywhere. I always see 18 volt batteries at Walmart or Home Depot can I use ease batteries as a replacement for the 24 volt battery?

A. Nope. While the 18V may allow the drill to operate at a diminished capacity, the amount of amps drawn will kill the battery quickly.

How do I charge/jump start the 18 volt battery of an antique car?

Q. It's a 1947 Cadillac, I was supposed to be starting it up periodically for the owner, but there's not enough juice. Can I just use a regular 12 volt starting pack, or just jump it off of my truck like a 12 volt battery, or are my options more limited?

A. First, a 47 Caddy has a 6-volt system not 18 volts. And, no, you cannot jump it with a 12 volt battery without risking serious damage to hard to find parts. Purchase a battery charger with a 6/12 switching system and use it to keep the battery charged.

Will a 18 Volt black and decker battery work in 24 volt drill?

Q. I have a 24 volt black and decker -firestorm- drill,saw, and sawzall. Will a 18 volt black and decker battery work for the tools?

A. in real application no...... it will run the drill, but poorly and will most likely not suffice

it wont simply run like an 18v drill.... it will run like a 24v drill with a dying battery

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where can i buy an 18 volt battery for my pocket bike?

Q. My pocket bike IS NOT on gas, and I want a 18 volt battery for it. Where can I buy one?

A. http://www.google.com/#hl=en&output=search&sclient=psy-ab&q=18+volt+pocket+bike+battery&oq=18+volt+pocket+bike+battery&gs_l=hp.3...7034.14443.0.15535.27.17.0.10.10.0.595.3362.0j15j0j1j0j1.17.0.les%3B..0.0...1c.-gZeA_J3NYc&pbx=1&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.&fp=d858ff3861264939&biw=1024&bih=653
I guess Google is broke on your computer.

How long do you charge a Black and Decker 18-volt battery?

Q. I have four Black and Decker 18-Volt Firestorm batteries. I've been charging them on the simple wall charger for about three hours each. They charge but I just think they should last a little longer than they do in my drill, circular saw, flashlight, and weed eater. (all interchangable black and decker 18 volt products) Am I charging them too much or too little?

A. If you are using a charger that is intended for the battery, you may leave it on cradle overnight to make sure you are charging it at full capacity.

If you are using a substitute charger, have it charged longer but check if the battery will get hotter than normal. If it won't get hot, have it charged overnight.

Is it possible to use an 18 volt drill battery too charge a laptop?

Q. I have an 18 volt drill battery and charger.At full charge the output is 19.7 volts. The output on my laptop charger is 19.5 volts. Can I just hook the battery directly into the laptop for extended outdoor use?

A. no...

Can you run a 18 volt battery weed-eater on a 24 volt battery?

Q. I just got an 18 volt black and decker battery weed-eater with 3 batteries.
I have 6 24 volt batteries that came with other various black and decker tools i bought. I would like to know if it is possible to run my weed-eater off of my 24 volt batteries. They have the exact same ends just the 24 volts are taller.

If it even works will it damage either the weed-eater or the batteries?

A. it will burn up the motor.

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Can you use a 24 volt drill with a lesser volt battery ?

Q. Got a Black and Decker 24 volt drill and the batteries are not sold anywhere. I always see 18 volt batteries at Walmart or Home Depot can I use ease batteries as a replacement for the 24 volt battery?

A. Nope. While the 18V may allow the drill to operate at a diminished capacity, the amount of amps drawn will kill the battery quickly.

How do I charge/jump start the 18 volt battery of an antique car?

Q. It's a 1947 Cadillac, I was supposed to be starting it up periodically for the owner, but there's not enough juice. Can I just use a regular 12 volt starting pack, or just jump it off of my truck like a 12 volt battery, or are my options more limited?

A. First, a 47 Caddy has a 6-volt system not 18 volts. And, no, you cannot jump it with a 12 volt battery without risking serious damage to hard to find parts. Purchase a battery charger with a 6/12 switching system and use it to keep the battery charged.

Will a 18 Volt black and decker battery work in 24 volt drill?

Q. I have a 24 volt black and decker -firestorm- drill,saw, and sawzall. Will a 18 volt black and decker battery work for the tools?

A. in real application no...... it will run the drill, but poorly and will most likely not suffice

it wont simply run like an 18v drill.... it will run like a 24v drill with a dying battery

Can I convert an 18 volt battery miter saw to an AC piece of equipment and if so how?

Q. I have an 18 volt, 8.25" Ryobi miter saw. I would like to eliminate the battery and be able to run the saw from a continous power source. The batteries wear out to quickly, but the saw is perfect.

A. it is possible to do this ...all you would need is a transformer to lower the voltage from 110 volts to 18 volts and a bridge rectifier to change the ac to dc....a bridge rectifier only costs about 30 bucks and a transformer could cost anywhere from 10 to 50 bucks depending on the va of the transformer....to figure the va of the transformer you would multiply the volts 18 times the max amps listed on the data plate of the drill...for example if the drills max amps was 10 amps at 18 volts that would be 180 va(volt amps)....you could mount all of this in a box with a cord to plug into a wall outlet and a cord to go from the drill back to the transformer box....the total cost for something like this plus paying an electrician to wire it all up for you would probably be in the 150 dolllar range....i could build this myself...but it would just be cheaper to buy a standard 110 volt miter saw to begin with.....but on the other hand if you have a lot of 18 volt tools then this could be the way to go as you could adapt the battery itself by removing the battery and using the shell to allow you to change it from one tool to another as long as they all used the same type battery...this would last indefinitely as long as it was built to withstand the max amp load of your most powerful tool ....

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Is it possible to use an 18 volt drill battery too charge a laptop?

Q. I have an 18 volt drill battery and charger.At full charge the output is 19.7 volts. The output on my laptop charger is 19.5 volts. Can I just hook the battery directly into the laptop for extended outdoor use?

A. no...

Can you run a 18 volt battery weed-eater on a 24 volt battery?

Q. I just got an 18 volt black and decker battery weed-eater with 3 batteries.
I have 6 24 volt batteries that came with other various black and decker tools i bought. I would like to know if it is possible to run my weed-eater off of my 24 volt batteries. They have the exact same ends just the 24 volts are taller.

If it even works will it damage either the weed-eater or the batteries?

A. it will burn up the motor.

Can u use 18 volt lithium ion battery in a 18 volt regular battery drill?

Q. I have a De Walt XRP18 volt hammer drill with regular battery. Can I use a 18 volt lithium ion battery in that drill? can you interchange them?

A. Yes. & Yes.

can i use a 18 volt battery from a drill in a 18 volt circular saw?

Q. i want to get set of 18 volt cordless power tools, but i am too cheap to buy them all at once. Can i buy them from differnet brands and still expect the batteries to be interchangable?

A. if you buy both a drill and a saw that are made by the same manufacturer then usualy the batteries will be interchangable. If they are made by different companies there is virtualy no chance of being able to use the same battery for both.

If you are going to buy them both you will usualy save money buying them together. Manufacturers often sell combo packs with multipul tools that cost considerably less than buying each of the tools seperately.

If you are looking to buy 18v cordless I recomend the Skil brand. I've had a set of the Skil cordless saws and drill for about five years. Among other features the Skil circular saw takes a standard 7 1/4" blade where as most cordless saws only take 5 1/2 - 6 1/2" blades. Not only does this give it a greater cutting capacity but it also means the blades for it are more readily available, available in a much larger variety for different materials, and considerably cheaper than the smaller blades.

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Can you use a 24 volt drill with a lesser volt battery ?

Q. Got a Black and Decker 24 volt drill and the batteries are not sold anywhere. I always see 18 volt batteries at Walmart or Home Depot can I use ease batteries as a replacement for the 24 volt battery?

A. Nope. While the 18V may allow the drill to operate at a diminished capacity, the amount of amps drawn will kill the battery quickly.

How do I charge/jump start the 18 volt battery of an antique car?

Q. It's a 1947 Cadillac, I was supposed to be starting it up periodically for the owner, but there's not enough juice. Can I just use a regular 12 volt starting pack, or just jump it off of my truck like a 12 volt battery, or are my options more limited?

A. First, a 47 Caddy has a 6-volt system not 18 volts. And, no, you cannot jump it with a 12 volt battery without risking serious damage to hard to find parts. Purchase a battery charger with a 6/12 switching system and use it to keep the battery charged.

Will a 18 Volt black and decker battery work in 24 volt drill?

Q. I have a 24 volt black and decker -firestorm- drill,saw, and sawzall. Will a 18 volt black and decker battery work for the tools?

A. in real application no...... it will run the drill, but poorly and will most likely not suffice

it wont simply run like an 18v drill.... it will run like a 24v drill with a dying battery

Can I convert an 18 volt battery miter saw to an AC piece of equipment and if so how?

Q. I have an 18 volt, 8.25" Ryobi miter saw. I would like to eliminate the battery and be able to run the saw from a continous power source. The batteries wear out to quickly, but the saw is perfect.

A. it is possible to do this ...all you would need is a transformer to lower the voltage from 110 volts to 18 volts and a bridge rectifier to change the ac to dc....a bridge rectifier only costs about 30 bucks and a transformer could cost anywhere from 10 to 50 bucks depending on the va of the transformer....to figure the va of the transformer you would multiply the volts 18 times the max amps listed on the data plate of the drill...for example if the drills max amps was 10 amps at 18 volts that would be 180 va(volt amps)....you could mount all of this in a box with a cord to plug into a wall outlet and a cord to go from the drill back to the transformer box....the total cost for something like this plus paying an electrician to wire it all up for you would probably be in the 150 dolllar range....i could build this myself...but it would just be cheaper to buy a standard 110 volt miter saw to begin with.....but on the other hand if you have a lot of 18 volt tools then this could be the way to go as you could adapt the battery itself by removing the battery and using the shell to allow you to change it from one tool to another as long as they all used the same type battery...this would last indefinitely as long as it was built to withstand the max amp load of your most powerful tool ....

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How do I charge/jump start the 18 volt battery of an antique car?

Q. It's a 1947 Cadillac, I was supposed to be starting it up periodically for the owner, but there's not enough juice. Can I just use a regular 12 volt starting pack, or just jump it off of my truck like a 12 volt battery, or are my options more limited?

A. First, a 47 Caddy has a 6-volt system not 18 volts. And, no, you cannot jump it with a 12 volt battery without risking serious damage to hard to find parts. Purchase a battery charger with a 6/12 switching system and use it to keep the battery charged.

Will a 18 Volt black and decker battery work in 24 volt drill?

Q. I have a 24 volt black and decker -firestorm- drill,saw, and sawzall. Will a 18 volt black and decker battery work for the tools?

A. in real application no...... it will run the drill, but poorly and will most likely not suffice

it wont simply run like an 18v drill.... it will run like a 24v drill with a dying battery

Can I convert an 18 volt battery miter saw to an AC piece of equipment and if so how?

Q. I have an 18 volt, 8.25" Ryobi miter saw. I would like to eliminate the battery and be able to run the saw from a continous power source. The batteries wear out to quickly, but the saw is perfect.

A. it is possible to do this ...all you would need is a transformer to lower the voltage from 110 volts to 18 volts and a bridge rectifier to change the ac to dc....a bridge rectifier only costs about 30 bucks and a transformer could cost anywhere from 10 to 50 bucks depending on the va of the transformer....to figure the va of the transformer you would multiply the volts 18 times the max amps listed on the data plate of the drill...for example if the drills max amps was 10 amps at 18 volts that would be 180 va(volt amps)....you could mount all of this in a box with a cord to plug into a wall outlet and a cord to go from the drill back to the transformer box....the total cost for something like this plus paying an electrician to wire it all up for you would probably be in the 150 dolllar range....i could build this myself...but it would just be cheaper to buy a standard 110 volt miter saw to begin with.....but on the other hand if you have a lot of 18 volt tools then this could be the way to go as you could adapt the battery itself by removing the battery and using the shell to allow you to change it from one tool to another as long as they all used the same type battery...this would last indefinitely as long as it was built to withstand the max amp load of your most powerful tool ....

how to repair dead power tool batteries?

Q. I have an 18 volt battery from a milwaukee cordless drill that is dead. Does any one know how to repair them?

A. Normally when the rechargeable battery pack won't recharge anymore people just go and buy a whole new battery pack.

If you really want to repair the pack, you could take the battery pack apart then take it to a battery store that specializes in selling just batteries. All the pack consists of is several round (cylindrical) batteries (cells) that are hooked together via wiring. Normally the wiring is welded to the battery ends. If you take the opened up battery pack to the battery store they can replace the battery cells and wire the new ones together like they should be. It may cost less than a new battery pack, but I'm not sure. I replaced the batteries in my rechargeable shaver once when I was tight on money and my shaver gave up the ghost. It cost me $6 to replace the rechargeable batteries compared to $40 for a new rechargeable electric shaver.

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Is it possible to use an 18 volt drill battery too charge a laptop?

Q. I have an 18 volt drill battery and charger.At full charge the output is 19.7 volts. The output on my laptop charger is 19.5 volts. Can I just hook the battery directly into the laptop for extended outdoor use?

A. no...

Can you run a 18 volt battery weed-eater on a 24 volt battery?

Q. I just got an 18 volt black and decker battery weed-eater with 3 batteries.
I have 6 24 volt batteries that came with other various black and decker tools i bought. I would like to know if it is possible to run my weed-eater off of my 24 volt batteries. They have the exact same ends just the 24 volts are taller.

If it even works will it damage either the weed-eater or the batteries?

A. it will burn up the motor.

Can u use 18 volt lithium ion battery in a 18 volt regular battery drill?

Q. I have a De Walt XRP18 volt hammer drill with regular battery. Can I use a 18 volt lithium ion battery in that drill? can you interchange them?

A. Yes. & Yes.

can i use a 18 volt battery from a drill in a 18 volt circular saw?

Q. i want to get set of 18 volt cordless power tools, but i am too cheap to buy them all at once. Can i buy them from differnet brands and still expect the batteries to be interchangable?

A. if you buy both a drill and a saw that are made by the same manufacturer then usualy the batteries will be interchangable. If they are made by different companies there is virtualy no chance of being able to use the same battery for both.

If you are going to buy them both you will usualy save money buying them together. Manufacturers often sell combo packs with multipul tools that cost considerably less than buying each of the tools seperately.

If you are looking to buy 18v cordless I recomend the Skil brand. I've had a set of the Skil cordless saws and drill for about five years. Among other features the Skil circular saw takes a standard 7 1/4" blade where as most cordless saws only take 5 1/2 - 6 1/2" blades. Not only does this give it a greater cutting capacity but it also means the blades for it are more readily available, available in a much larger variety for different materials, and considerably cheaper than the smaller blades.

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Can you run a 18 volt battery weed-eater on a 24 volt battery?

Q. I just got an 18 volt black and decker battery weed-eater with 3 batteries.
I have 6 24 volt batteries that came with other various black and decker tools i bought. I would like to know if it is possible to run my weed-eater off of my 24 volt batteries. They have the exact same ends just the 24 volts are taller.

If it even works will it damage either the weed-eater or the batteries?

A. it will burn up the motor.

Can u use 18 volt lithium ion battery in a 18 volt regular battery drill?

Q. I have a De Walt XRP18 volt hammer drill with regular battery. Can I use a 18 volt lithium ion battery in that drill? can you interchange them?

A. Yes. & Yes.

can i use a 18 volt battery from a drill in a 18 volt circular saw?

Q. i want to get set of 18 volt cordless power tools, but i am too cheap to buy them all at once. Can i buy them from differnet brands and still expect the batteries to be interchangable?

A. if you buy both a drill and a saw that are made by the same manufacturer then usualy the batteries will be interchangable. If they are made by different companies there is virtualy no chance of being able to use the same battery for both.

If you are going to buy them both you will usualy save money buying them together. Manufacturers often sell combo packs with multipul tools that cost considerably less than buying each of the tools seperately.

If you are looking to buy 18v cordless I recomend the Skil brand. I've had a set of the Skil cordless saws and drill for about five years. Among other features the Skil circular saw takes a standard 7 1/4" blade where as most cordless saws only take 5 1/2 - 6 1/2" blades. Not only does this give it a greater cutting capacity but it also means the blades for it are more readily available, available in a much larger variety for different materials, and considerably cheaper than the smaller blades.

Can you use a 24 volt drill with a lesser volt battery ?

Q. Got a Black and Decker 24 volt drill and the batteries are not sold anywhere. I always see 18 volt batteries at Walmart or Home Depot can I use ease batteries as a replacement for the 24 volt battery?

A. Nope. While the 18V may allow the drill to operate at a diminished capacity, the amount of amps drawn will kill the battery quickly.

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Is it possible to use an 18 volt drill battery too charge a laptop?

Q. I have an 18 volt drill battery and charger.At full charge the output is 19.7 volts. The output on my laptop charger is 19.5 volts. Can I just hook the battery directly into the laptop for extended outdoor use?

A. no...

Can you run a 18 volt battery weed-eater on a 24 volt battery?

Q. I just got an 18 volt black and decker battery weed-eater with 3 batteries.
I have 6 24 volt batteries that came with other various black and decker tools i bought. I would like to know if it is possible to run my weed-eater off of my 24 volt batteries. They have the exact same ends just the 24 volts are taller.

If it even works will it damage either the weed-eater or the batteries?

A. it will burn up the motor.

can i use a 18 volt battery from a drill in a 18 volt circular saw?

Q. i want to get set of 18 volt cordless power tools, but i am too cheap to buy them all at once. Can i buy them from differnet brands and still expect the batteries to be interchangable?

A. if you buy both a drill and a saw that are made by the same manufacturer then usualy the batteries will be interchangable. If they are made by different companies there is virtualy no chance of being able to use the same battery for both.

If you are going to buy them both you will usualy save money buying them together. Manufacturers often sell combo packs with multipul tools that cost considerably less than buying each of the tools seperately.

If you are looking to buy 18v cordless I recomend the Skil brand. I've had a set of the Skil cordless saws and drill for about five years. Among other features the Skil circular saw takes a standard 7 1/4" blade where as most cordless saws only take 5 1/2 - 6 1/2" blades. Not only does this give it a greater cutting capacity but it also means the blades for it are more readily available, available in a much larger variety for different materials, and considerably cheaper than the smaller blades.

Can u use 18 volt lithium ion battery in a 18 volt regular battery drill?

Q. I have a De Walt XRP18 volt hammer drill with regular battery. Can I use a 18 volt lithium ion battery in that drill? can you interchange them?

A. Yes. & Yes.

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where can i buy an 18 volt battery for my pocket bike?

Q. My pocket bike IS NOT on gas, and I want a 18 volt battery for it. Where can I buy one?

A. http://www.google.com/#hl=en&output=search&sclient=psy-ab&q=18+volt+pocket+bike+battery&oq=18+volt+pocket+bike+battery&gs_l=hp.3...7034.14443.0.15535.27.17.0.10.10.0.595.3362.0j15j0j1j0j1.17.0.les%3B..0.0...1c.-gZeA_J3NYc&pbx=1&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.&fp=d858ff3861264939&biw=1024&bih=653
I guess Google is broke on your computer.

How long do you charge a Black and Decker 18-volt battery?

Q. I have four Black and Decker 18-Volt Firestorm batteries. I've been charging them on the simple wall charger for about three hours each. They charge but I just think they should last a little longer than they do in my drill, circular saw, flashlight, and weed eater. (all interchangable black and decker 18 volt products) Am I charging them too much or too little?

A. If you are using a charger that is intended for the battery, you may leave it on cradle overnight to make sure you are charging it at full capacity.

If you are using a substitute charger, have it charged longer but check if the battery will get hotter than normal. If it won't get hot, have it charged overnight.

Is it possible to use an 18 volt drill battery too charge a laptop?

Q. I have an 18 volt drill battery and charger.At full charge the output is 19.7 volts. The output on my laptop charger is 19.5 volts. Can I just hook the battery directly into the laptop for extended outdoor use?

A. no...

Can you run a 18 volt battery weed-eater on a 24 volt battery?

Q. I just got an 18 volt black and decker battery weed-eater with 3 batteries.
I have 6 24 volt batteries that came with other various black and decker tools i bought. I would like to know if it is possible to run my weed-eater off of my 24 volt batteries. They have the exact same ends just the 24 volts are taller.

If it even works will it damage either the weed-eater or the batteries?

A. it will burn up the motor.

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Can u use 18 volt lithium ion battery in a 18 volt regular battery drill?

Q. I have a De Walt XRP18 volt hammer drill with regular battery. Can I use a 18 volt lithium ion battery in that drill? can you interchange them?

A. Yes. & Yes.

Can you use a 24 volt drill with a lesser volt battery ?

Q. Got a Black and Decker 24 volt drill and the batteries are not sold anywhere. I always see 18 volt batteries at Walmart or Home Depot can I use ease batteries as a replacement for the 24 volt battery?

A. Nope. While the 18V may allow the drill to operate at a diminished capacity, the amount of amps drawn will kill the battery quickly.

Will a 18 Volt black and decker battery work in 24 volt drill?

Q. I have a 24 volt black and decker -firestorm- drill,saw, and sawzall. Will a 18 volt black and decker battery work for the tools?

A. in real application no...... it will run the drill, but poorly and will most likely not suffice

it wont simply run like an 18v drill.... it will run like a 24v drill with a dying battery

How do I charge/jump start the 18 volt battery of an antique car?

Q. It's a 1947 Cadillac, I was supposed to be starting it up periodically for the owner, but there's not enough juice. Can I just use a regular 12 volt starting pack, or just jump it off of my truck like a 12 volt battery, or are my options more limited?

A. First, a 47 Caddy has a 6-volt system not 18 volts. And, no, you cannot jump it with a 12 volt battery without risking serious damage to hard to find parts. Purchase a battery charger with a 6/12 switching system and use it to keep the battery charged.

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where can i buy an 18 volt battery for my pocket bike?

Q. My pocket bike IS NOT on gas, and I want a 18 volt battery for it. Where can I buy one?

A. http://www.google.com/#hl=en&output=search&sclient=psy-ab&q=18+volt+pocket+bike+battery&oq=18+volt+pocket+bike+battery&gs_l=hp.3...7034.14443.0.15535.27.17.0.10.10.0.595.3362.0j15j0j1j0j1.17.0.les%3B..0.0...1c.-gZeA_J3NYc&pbx=1&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.&fp=d858ff3861264939&biw=1024&bih=653
I guess Google is broke on your computer.

How long do you charge a Black and Decker 18-volt battery?

Q. I have four Black and Decker 18-Volt Firestorm batteries. I've been charging them on the simple wall charger for about three hours each. They charge but I just think they should last a little longer than they do in my drill, circular saw, flashlight, and weed eater. (all interchangable black and decker 18 volt products) Am I charging them too much or too little?

A. If you are using a charger that is intended for the battery, you may leave it on cradle overnight to make sure you are charging it at full capacity.

If you are using a substitute charger, have it charged longer but check if the battery will get hotter than normal. If it won't get hot, have it charged overnight.

Is it possible to use an 18 volt drill battery too charge a laptop?

Q. I have an 18 volt drill battery and charger.At full charge the output is 19.7 volts. The output on my laptop charger is 19.5 volts. Can I just hook the battery directly into the laptop for extended outdoor use?

A. no...

Can you run a 18 volt battery weed-eater on a 24 volt battery?

Q. I just got an 18 volt black and decker battery weed-eater with 3 batteries.
I have 6 24 volt batteries that came with other various black and decker tools i bought. I would like to know if it is possible to run my weed-eater off of my 24 volt batteries. They have the exact same ends just the 24 volts are taller.

If it even works will it damage either the weed-eater or the batteries?

A. it will burn up the motor.

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Will a 18 Volt black and decker battery work in 24 volt drill?

Q. I have a 24 volt black and decker -firestorm- drill,saw, and sawzall. Will a 18 volt black and decker battery work for the tools?

A. in real application no...... it will run the drill, but poorly and will most likely not suffice

it wont simply run like an 18v drill.... it will run like a 24v drill with a dying battery

Can I convert an 18 volt battery miter saw to an AC piece of equipment and if so how?

Q. I have an 18 volt, 8.25" Ryobi miter saw. I would like to eliminate the battery and be able to run the saw from a continous power source. The batteries wear out to quickly, but the saw is perfect.

A. it is possible to do this ...all you would need is a transformer to lower the voltage from 110 volts to 18 volts and a bridge rectifier to change the ac to dc....a bridge rectifier only costs about 30 bucks and a transformer could cost anywhere from 10 to 50 bucks depending on the va of the transformer....to figure the va of the transformer you would multiply the volts 18 times the max amps listed on the data plate of the drill...for example if the drills max amps was 10 amps at 18 volts that would be 180 va(volt amps)....you could mount all of this in a box with a cord to plug into a wall outlet and a cord to go from the drill back to the transformer box....the total cost for something like this plus paying an electrician to wire it all up for you would probably be in the 150 dolllar range....i could build this myself...but it would just be cheaper to buy a standard 110 volt miter saw to begin with.....but on the other hand if you have a lot of 18 volt tools then this could be the way to go as you could adapt the battery itself by removing the battery and using the shell to allow you to change it from one tool to another as long as they all used the same type battery...this would last indefinitely as long as it was built to withstand the max amp load of your most powerful tool ....

how to repair dead power tool batteries?

Q. I have an 18 volt battery from a milwaukee cordless drill that is dead. Does any one know how to repair them?

A. Normally when the rechargeable battery pack won't recharge anymore people just go and buy a whole new battery pack.

If you really want to repair the pack, you could take the battery pack apart then take it to a battery store that specializes in selling just batteries. All the pack consists of is several round (cylindrical) batteries (cells) that are hooked together via wiring. Normally the wiring is welded to the battery ends. If you take the opened up battery pack to the battery store they can replace the battery cells and wire the new ones together like they should be. It may cost less than a new battery pack, but I'm not sure. I replaced the batteries in my rechargeable shaver once when I was tight on money and my shaver gave up the ghost. It cost me $6 to replace the rechargeable batteries compared to $40 for a new rechargeable electric shaver.

What do i set my universal AC adapter on to charge a 18 volt drill battery?

Q. i have a cheap 18 volt drill its red and no name on it. i have the original charger box but its missing the power cord. i have a universal ac adapter but i dont know what to set the volts on? its 3-12 volt 600ma please help.

A. ain't happening.

you need 18v. no more, no less.

the amperes need to meet or exceed the rating on the battery. in charge state it will only draw what it needs.

so you need an 18v charger that can deliver at least the ma rating on the battery.

or,
go to a thrift/second hand store. they usually have a box of misc power adapters. find one that meets your needs and buy a universal adapter for that, or splice in some wires if it physically won't fit.

cheers!

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How do I charge/jump start the 18 volt battery of an antique car?

Q. It's a 1947 Cadillac, I was supposed to be starting it up periodically for the owner, but there's not enough juice. Can I just use a regular 12 volt starting pack, or just jump it off of my truck like a 12 volt battery, or are my options more limited?

A. First, a 47 Caddy has a 6-volt system not 18 volts. And, no, you cannot jump it with a 12 volt battery without risking serious damage to hard to find parts. Purchase a battery charger with a 6/12 switching system and use it to keep the battery charged.

Can you use a 24 volt drill with a lesser volt battery ?

Q. Got a Black and Decker 24 volt drill and the batteries are not sold anywhere. I always see 18 volt batteries at Walmart or Home Depot can I use ease batteries as a replacement for the 24 volt battery?

A. Nope. While the 18V may allow the drill to operate at a diminished capacity, the amount of amps drawn will kill the battery quickly.

Will a 18 Volt black and decker battery work in 24 volt drill?

Q. I have a 24 volt black and decker -firestorm- drill,saw, and sawzall. Will a 18 volt black and decker battery work for the tools?

A. in real application no...... it will run the drill, but poorly and will most likely not suffice

it wont simply run like an 18v drill.... it will run like a 24v drill with a dying battery

Can I convert an 18 volt battery miter saw to an AC piece of equipment and if so how?

Q. I have an 18 volt, 8.25" Ryobi miter saw. I would like to eliminate the battery and be able to run the saw from a continous power source. The batteries wear out to quickly, but the saw is perfect.

A. it is possible to do this ...all you would need is a transformer to lower the voltage from 110 volts to 18 volts and a bridge rectifier to change the ac to dc....a bridge rectifier only costs about 30 bucks and a transformer could cost anywhere from 10 to 50 bucks depending on the va of the transformer....to figure the va of the transformer you would multiply the volts 18 times the max amps listed on the data plate of the drill...for example if the drills max amps was 10 amps at 18 volts that would be 180 va(volt amps)....you could mount all of this in a box with a cord to plug into a wall outlet and a cord to go from the drill back to the transformer box....the total cost for something like this plus paying an electrician to wire it all up for you would probably be in the 150 dolllar range....i could build this myself...but it would just be cheaper to buy a standard 110 volt miter saw to begin with.....but on the other hand if you have a lot of 18 volt tools then this could be the way to go as you could adapt the battery itself by removing the battery and using the shell to allow you to change it from one tool to another as long as they all used the same type battery...this would last indefinitely as long as it was built to withstand the max amp load of your most powerful tool ....

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Can you use a 24 volt drill with a lesser volt battery ?

Q. Got a Black and Decker 24 volt drill and the batteries are not sold anywhere. I always see 18 volt batteries at Walmart or Home Depot can I use ease batteries as a replacement for the 24 volt battery?

A. Nope. While the 18V may allow the drill to operate at a diminished capacity, the amount of amps drawn will kill the battery quickly.

Will a 18 Volt black and decker battery work in 24 volt drill?

Q. I have a 24 volt black and decker -firestorm- drill,saw, and sawzall. Will a 18 volt black and decker battery work for the tools?

A. in real application no...... it will run the drill, but poorly and will most likely not suffice

it wont simply run like an 18v drill.... it will run like a 24v drill with a dying battery

How do I charge/jump start the 18 volt battery of an antique car?

Q. It's a 1947 Cadillac, I was supposed to be starting it up periodically for the owner, but there's not enough juice. Can I just use a regular 12 volt starting pack, or just jump it off of my truck like a 12 volt battery, or are my options more limited?

A. First, a 47 Caddy has a 6-volt system not 18 volts. And, no, you cannot jump it with a 12 volt battery without risking serious damage to hard to find parts. Purchase a battery charger with a 6/12 switching system and use it to keep the battery charged.

Can I convert an 18 volt battery miter saw to an AC piece of equipment and if so how?

Q. I have an 18 volt, 8.25" Ryobi miter saw. I would like to eliminate the battery and be able to run the saw from a continous power source. The batteries wear out to quickly, but the saw is perfect.

A. it is possible to do this ...all you would need is a transformer to lower the voltage from 110 volts to 18 volts and a bridge rectifier to change the ac to dc....a bridge rectifier only costs about 30 bucks and a transformer could cost anywhere from 10 to 50 bucks depending on the va of the transformer....to figure the va of the transformer you would multiply the volts 18 times the max amps listed on the data plate of the drill...for example if the drills max amps was 10 amps at 18 volts that would be 180 va(volt amps)....you could mount all of this in a box with a cord to plug into a wall outlet and a cord to go from the drill back to the transformer box....the total cost for something like this plus paying an electrician to wire it all up for you would probably be in the 150 dolllar range....i could build this myself...but it would just be cheaper to buy a standard 110 volt miter saw to begin with.....but on the other hand if you have a lot of 18 volt tools then this could be the way to go as you could adapt the battery itself by removing the battery and using the shell to allow you to change it from one tool to another as long as they all used the same type battery...this would last indefinitely as long as it was built to withstand the max amp load of your most powerful tool ....

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Is it possible to use an 18 volt drill battery too charge a laptop?

Q. I have an 18 volt drill battery and charger.At full charge the output is 19.7 volts. The output on my laptop charger is 19.5 volts. Can I just hook the battery directly into the laptop for extended outdoor use?

A. no...

Can you run a 18 volt battery weed-eater on a 24 volt battery?

Q. I just got an 18 volt black and decker battery weed-eater with 3 batteries.
I have 6 24 volt batteries that came with other various black and decker tools i bought. I would like to know if it is possible to run my weed-eater off of my 24 volt batteries. They have the exact same ends just the 24 volts are taller.

If it even works will it damage either the weed-eater or the batteries?

A. it will burn up the motor.

can i use a 18 volt battery from a drill in a 18 volt circular saw?

Q. i want to get set of 18 volt cordless power tools, but i am too cheap to buy them all at once. Can i buy them from differnet brands and still expect the batteries to be interchangable?

A. if you buy both a drill and a saw that are made by the same manufacturer then usualy the batteries will be interchangable. If they are made by different companies there is virtualy no chance of being able to use the same battery for both.

If you are going to buy them both you will usualy save money buying them together. Manufacturers often sell combo packs with multipul tools that cost considerably less than buying each of the tools seperately.

If you are looking to buy 18v cordless I recomend the Skil brand. I've had a set of the Skil cordless saws and drill for about five years. Among other features the Skil circular saw takes a standard 7 1/4" blade where as most cordless saws only take 5 1/2 - 6 1/2" blades. Not only does this give it a greater cutting capacity but it also means the blades for it are more readily available, available in a much larger variety for different materials, and considerably cheaper than the smaller blades.

Can u use 18 volt lithium ion battery in a 18 volt regular battery drill?

Q. I have a De Walt XRP18 volt hammer drill with regular battery. Can I use a 18 volt lithium ion battery in that drill? can you interchange them?

A. Yes. & Yes.

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where can i buy an 18 volt battery for my pocket bike?

Q. My pocket bike IS NOT on gas, and I want a 18 volt battery for it. Where can I buy one?

A. http://www.google.com/#hl=en&output=search&sclient=psy-ab&q=18+volt+pocket+bike+battery&oq=18+volt+pocket+bike+battery&gs_l=hp.3...7034.14443.0.15535.27.17.0.10.10.0.595.3362.0j15j0j1j0j1.17.0.les%3B..0.0...1c.-gZeA_J3NYc&pbx=1&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.&fp=d858ff3861264939&biw=1024&bih=653
I guess Google is broke on your computer.

How long do you charge a Black and Decker 18-volt battery?

Q. I have four Black and Decker 18-Volt Firestorm batteries. I've been charging them on the simple wall charger for about three hours each. They charge but I just think they should last a little longer than they do in my drill, circular saw, flashlight, and weed eater. (all interchangable black and decker 18 volt products) Am I charging them too much or too little?

A. If you are using a charger that is intended for the battery, you may leave it on cradle overnight to make sure you are charging it at full capacity.

If you are using a substitute charger, have it charged longer but check if the battery will get hotter than normal. If it won't get hot, have it charged overnight.

Is it possible to use an 18 volt drill battery too charge a laptop?

Q. I have an 18 volt drill battery and charger.At full charge the output is 19.7 volts. The output on my laptop charger is 19.5 volts. Can I just hook the battery directly into the laptop for extended outdoor use?

A. no...

Can you run a 18 volt battery weed-eater on a 24 volt battery?

Q. I just got an 18 volt black and decker battery weed-eater with 3 batteries.
I have 6 24 volt batteries that came with other various black and decker tools i bought. I would like to know if it is possible to run my weed-eater off of my 24 volt batteries. They have the exact same ends just the 24 volts are taller.

If it even works will it damage either the weed-eater or the batteries?

A. it will burn up the motor.

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Can you use a 24 volt drill with a lesser volt battery ?

Q. Got a Black and Decker 24 volt drill and the batteries are not sold anywhere. I always see 18 volt batteries at Walmart or Home Depot can I use ease batteries as a replacement for the 24 volt battery?

A. Nope. While the 18V may allow the drill to operate at a diminished capacity, the amount of amps drawn will kill the battery quickly.

Will a 18 Volt black and decker battery work in 24 volt drill?

Q. I have a 24 volt black and decker -firestorm- drill,saw, and sawzall. Will a 18 volt black and decker battery work for the tools?

A. in real application no...... it will run the drill, but poorly and will most likely not suffice

it wont simply run like an 18v drill.... it will run like a 24v drill with a dying battery

Can I convert an 18 volt battery miter saw to an AC piece of equipment and if so how?

Q. I have an 18 volt, 8.25" Ryobi miter saw. I would like to eliminate the battery and be able to run the saw from a continous power source. The batteries wear out to quickly, but the saw is perfect.

A. it is possible to do this ...all you would need is a transformer to lower the voltage from 110 volts to 18 volts and a bridge rectifier to change the ac to dc....a bridge rectifier only costs about 30 bucks and a transformer could cost anywhere from 10 to 50 bucks depending on the va of the transformer....to figure the va of the transformer you would multiply the volts 18 times the max amps listed on the data plate of the drill...for example if the drills max amps was 10 amps at 18 volts that would be 180 va(volt amps)....you could mount all of this in a box with a cord to plug into a wall outlet and a cord to go from the drill back to the transformer box....the total cost for something like this plus paying an electrician to wire it all up for you would probably be in the 150 dolllar range....i could build this myself...but it would just be cheaper to buy a standard 110 volt miter saw to begin with.....but on the other hand if you have a lot of 18 volt tools then this could be the way to go as you could adapt the battery itself by removing the battery and using the shell to allow you to change it from one tool to another as long as they all used the same type battery...this would last indefinitely as long as it was built to withstand the max amp load of your most powerful tool ....

how to repair dead power tool batteries?

Q. I have an 18 volt battery from a milwaukee cordless drill that is dead. Does any one know how to repair them?

A. Normally when the rechargeable battery pack won't recharge anymore people just go and buy a whole new battery pack.

If you really want to repair the pack, you could take the battery pack apart then take it to a battery store that specializes in selling just batteries. All the pack consists of is several round (cylindrical) batteries (cells) that are hooked together via wiring. Normally the wiring is welded to the battery ends. If you take the opened up battery pack to the battery store they can replace the battery cells and wire the new ones together like they should be. It may cost less than a new battery pack, but I'm not sure. I replaced the batteries in my rechargeable shaver once when I was tight on money and my shaver gave up the ghost. It cost me $6 to replace the rechargeable batteries compared to $40 for a new rechargeable electric shaver.

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can i use a 18 volt battery from a drill in a 18 volt circular saw?

Q. i want to get set of 18 volt cordless power tools, but i am too cheap to buy them all at once. Can i buy them from differnet brands and still expect the batteries to be interchangable?

A. if you buy both a drill and a saw that are made by the same manufacturer then usualy the batteries will be interchangable. If they are made by different companies there is virtualy no chance of being able to use the same battery for both.

If you are going to buy them both you will usualy save money buying them together. Manufacturers often sell combo packs with multipul tools that cost considerably less than buying each of the tools seperately.

If you are looking to buy 18v cordless I recomend the Skil brand. I've had a set of the Skil cordless saws and drill for about five years. Among other features the Skil circular saw takes a standard 7 1/4" blade where as most cordless saws only take 5 1/2 - 6 1/2" blades. Not only does this give it a greater cutting capacity but it also means the blades for it are more readily available, available in a much larger variety for different materials, and considerably cheaper than the smaller blades.

Can u use 18 volt lithium ion battery in a 18 volt regular battery drill?

Q. I have a De Walt XRP18 volt hammer drill with regular battery. Can I use a 18 volt lithium ion battery in that drill? can you interchange them?

A. Yes. & Yes.

How do I charge/jump start the 18 volt battery of an antique car?

Q. It's a 1947 Cadillac, I was supposed to be starting it up periodically for the owner, but there's not enough juice. Can I just use a regular 12 volt starting pack, or just jump it off of my truck like a 12 volt battery, or are my options more limited?

A. First, a 47 Caddy has a 6-volt system not 18 volts. And, no, you cannot jump it with a 12 volt battery without risking serious damage to hard to find parts. Purchase a battery charger with a 6/12 switching system and use it to keep the battery charged.

Can you use a 24 volt drill with a lesser volt battery ?

Q. Got a Black and Decker 24 volt drill and the batteries are not sold anywhere. I always see 18 volt batteries at Walmart or Home Depot can I use ease batteries as a replacement for the 24 volt battery?

A. Nope. While the 18V may allow the drill to operate at a diminished capacity, the amount of amps drawn will kill the battery quickly.

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Can you use a 24 volt drill with a lesser volt battery ?

Q. Got a Black and Decker 24 volt drill and the batteries are not sold anywhere. I always see 18 volt batteries at Walmart or Home Depot can I use ease batteries as a replacement for the 24 volt battery?

A. Nope. While the 18V may allow the drill to operate at a diminished capacity, the amount of amps drawn will kill the battery quickly.

Will a 18 Volt black and decker battery work in 24 volt drill?

Q. I have a 24 volt black and decker -firestorm- drill,saw, and sawzall. Will a 18 volt black and decker battery work for the tools?

A. in real application no...... it will run the drill, but poorly and will most likely not suffice

it wont simply run like an 18v drill.... it will run like a 24v drill with a dying battery

How do I charge/jump start the 18 volt battery of an antique car?

Q. It's a 1947 Cadillac, I was supposed to be starting it up periodically for the owner, but there's not enough juice. Can I just use a regular 12 volt starting pack, or just jump it off of my truck like a 12 volt battery, or are my options more limited?

A. First, a 47 Caddy has a 6-volt system not 18 volts. And, no, you cannot jump it with a 12 volt battery without risking serious damage to hard to find parts. Purchase a battery charger with a 6/12 switching system and use it to keep the battery charged.

Can I convert an 18 volt battery miter saw to an AC piece of equipment and if so how?

Q. I have an 18 volt, 8.25" Ryobi miter saw. I would like to eliminate the battery and be able to run the saw from a continous power source. The batteries wear out to quickly, but the saw is perfect.

A. it is possible to do this ...all you would need is a transformer to lower the voltage from 110 volts to 18 volts and a bridge rectifier to change the ac to dc....a bridge rectifier only costs about 30 bucks and a transformer could cost anywhere from 10 to 50 bucks depending on the va of the transformer....to figure the va of the transformer you would multiply the volts 18 times the max amps listed on the data plate of the drill...for example if the drills max amps was 10 amps at 18 volts that would be 180 va(volt amps)....you could mount all of this in a box with a cord to plug into a wall outlet and a cord to go from the drill back to the transformer box....the total cost for something like this plus paying an electrician to wire it all up for you would probably be in the 150 dolllar range....i could build this myself...but it would just be cheaper to buy a standard 110 volt miter saw to begin with.....but on the other hand if you have a lot of 18 volt tools then this could be the way to go as you could adapt the battery itself by removing the battery and using the shell to allow you to change it from one tool to another as long as they all used the same type battery...this would last indefinitely as long as it was built to withstand the max amp load of your most powerful tool ....

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can i use a 18 volt battery from a drill in a 18 volt circular saw?

Q. i want to get set of 18 volt cordless power tools, but i am too cheap to buy them all at once. Can i buy them from differnet brands and still expect the batteries to be interchangable?

A. if you buy both a drill and a saw that are made by the same manufacturer then usualy the batteries will be interchangable. If they are made by different companies there is virtualy no chance of being able to use the same battery for both.

If you are going to buy them both you will usualy save money buying them together. Manufacturers often sell combo packs with multipul tools that cost considerably less than buying each of the tools seperately.

If you are looking to buy 18v cordless I recomend the Skil brand. I've had a set of the Skil cordless saws and drill for about five years. Among other features the Skil circular saw takes a standard 7 1/4" blade where as most cordless saws only take 5 1/2 - 6 1/2" blades. Not only does this give it a greater cutting capacity but it also means the blades for it are more readily available, available in a much larger variety for different materials, and considerably cheaper than the smaller blades.

Can u use 18 volt lithium ion battery in a 18 volt regular battery drill?

Q. I have a De Walt XRP18 volt hammer drill with regular battery. Can I use a 18 volt lithium ion battery in that drill? can you interchange them?

A. Yes. & Yes.

How do I charge/jump start the 18 volt battery of an antique car?

Q. It's a 1947 Cadillac, I was supposed to be starting it up periodically for the owner, but there's not enough juice. Can I just use a regular 12 volt starting pack, or just jump it off of my truck like a 12 volt battery, or are my options more limited?

A. First, a 47 Caddy has a 6-volt system not 18 volts. And, no, you cannot jump it with a 12 volt battery without risking serious damage to hard to find parts. Purchase a battery charger with a 6/12 switching system and use it to keep the battery charged.

Can you use a 24 volt drill with a lesser volt battery ?

Q. Got a Black and Decker 24 volt drill and the batteries are not sold anywhere. I always see 18 volt batteries at Walmart or Home Depot can I use ease batteries as a replacement for the 24 volt battery?

A. Nope. While the 18V may allow the drill to operate at a diminished capacity, the amount of amps drawn will kill the battery quickly.

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Can you use a 24 volt drill with a lesser volt battery ?

Q. Got a Black and Decker 24 volt drill and the batteries are not sold anywhere. I always see 18 volt batteries at Walmart or Home Depot can I use ease batteries as a replacement for the 24 volt battery?

A. Nope. While the 18V may allow the drill to operate at a diminished capacity, the amount of amps drawn will kill the battery quickly.

Will a 18 Volt black and decker battery work in 24 volt drill?

Q. I have a 24 volt black and decker -firestorm- drill,saw, and sawzall. Will a 18 volt black and decker battery work for the tools?

A. in real application no...... it will run the drill, but poorly and will most likely not suffice

it wont simply run like an 18v drill.... it will run like a 24v drill with a dying battery

How do I charge/jump start the 18 volt battery of an antique car?

Q. It's a 1947 Cadillac, I was supposed to be starting it up periodically for the owner, but there's not enough juice. Can I just use a regular 12 volt starting pack, or just jump it off of my truck like a 12 volt battery, or are my options more limited?

A. First, a 47 Caddy has a 6-volt system not 18 volts. And, no, you cannot jump it with a 12 volt battery without risking serious damage to hard to find parts. Purchase a battery charger with a 6/12 switching system and use it to keep the battery charged.

Can I convert an 18 volt battery miter saw to an AC piece of equipment and if so how?

Q. I have an 18 volt, 8.25" Ryobi miter saw. I would like to eliminate the battery and be able to run the saw from a continous power source. The batteries wear out to quickly, but the saw is perfect.

A. it is possible to do this ...all you would need is a transformer to lower the voltage from 110 volts to 18 volts and a bridge rectifier to change the ac to dc....a bridge rectifier only costs about 30 bucks and a transformer could cost anywhere from 10 to 50 bucks depending on the va of the transformer....to figure the va of the transformer you would multiply the volts 18 times the max amps listed on the data plate of the drill...for example if the drills max amps was 10 amps at 18 volts that would be 180 va(volt amps)....you could mount all of this in a box with a cord to plug into a wall outlet and a cord to go from the drill back to the transformer box....the total cost for something like this plus paying an electrician to wire it all up for you would probably be in the 150 dolllar range....i could build this myself...but it would just be cheaper to buy a standard 110 volt miter saw to begin with.....but on the other hand if you have a lot of 18 volt tools then this could be the way to go as you could adapt the battery itself by removing the battery and using the shell to allow you to change it from one tool to another as long as they all used the same type battery...this would last indefinitely as long as it was built to withstand the max amp load of your most powerful tool ....

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How do I charge/jump start the 18 volt battery of an antique car?

Q. It's a 1947 Cadillac, I was supposed to be starting it up periodically for the owner, but there's not enough juice. Can I just use a regular 12 volt starting pack, or just jump it off of my truck like a 12 volt battery, or are my options more limited?

A. First, a 47 Caddy has a 6-volt system not 18 volts. And, no, you cannot jump it with a 12 volt battery without risking serious damage to hard to find parts. Purchase a battery charger with a 6/12 switching system and use it to keep the battery charged.

Can I convert an 18 volt battery miter saw to an AC piece of equipment and if so how?

Q. I have an 18 volt, 8.25" Ryobi miter saw. I would like to eliminate the battery and be able to run the saw from a continous power source. The batteries wear out to quickly, but the saw is perfect.

A. it is possible to do this ...all you would need is a transformer to lower the voltage from 110 volts to 18 volts and a bridge rectifier to change the ac to dc....a bridge rectifier only costs about 30 bucks and a transformer could cost anywhere from 10 to 50 bucks depending on the va of the transformer....to figure the va of the transformer you would multiply the volts 18 times the max amps listed on the data plate of the drill...for example if the drills max amps was 10 amps at 18 volts that would be 180 va(volt amps)....you could mount all of this in a box with a cord to plug into a wall outlet and a cord to go from the drill back to the transformer box....the total cost for something like this plus paying an electrician to wire it all up for you would probably be in the 150 dolllar range....i could build this myself...but it would just be cheaper to buy a standard 110 volt miter saw to begin with.....but on the other hand if you have a lot of 18 volt tools then this could be the way to go as you could adapt the battery itself by removing the battery and using the shell to allow you to change it from one tool to another as long as they all used the same type battery...this would last indefinitely as long as it was built to withstand the max amp load of your most powerful tool ....

how to repair dead power tool batteries?

Q. I have an 18 volt battery from a milwaukee cordless drill that is dead. Does any one know how to repair them?

A. Normally when the rechargeable battery pack won't recharge anymore people just go and buy a whole new battery pack.

If you really want to repair the pack, you could take the battery pack apart then take it to a battery store that specializes in selling just batteries. All the pack consists of is several round (cylindrical) batteries (cells) that are hooked together via wiring. Normally the wiring is welded to the battery ends. If you take the opened up battery pack to the battery store they can replace the battery cells and wire the new ones together like they should be. It may cost less than a new battery pack, but I'm not sure. I replaced the batteries in my rechargeable shaver once when I was tight on money and my shaver gave up the ghost. It cost me $6 to replace the rechargeable batteries compared to $40 for a new rechargeable electric shaver.

Is there some place I can send my 18 volt Milwaukee batteries "rebuilt"?

Q. I have 5 18 Volt Milwaukee batteries. 3 out of the 5 will not hold a charge. Is there a way I can rebuild them? Is there someplace I can send them to to have them rebuilt? 2 of the 3 batteries that are bad were purchased last May!!!

A. I had the same problem. I had six batteries for my 18V drill that would give out after a year or so. I used mine on the job, so the drill was used almost every day. It got too frustrating and expensive ($80 a pop for a battery), so I gave up and bought a different brand drill. Milwaukee had a recall for some of their batteries. I've included the link below. Good luck with rebuilding your battery packs.

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How long do you charge a Black and Decker 18-volt battery?

Q. I have four Black and Decker 18-Volt Firestorm batteries. I've been charging them on the simple wall charger for about three hours each. They charge but I just think they should last a little longer than they do in my drill, circular saw, flashlight, and weed eater. (all interchangable black and decker 18 volt products) Am I charging them too much or too little?

A. If you are using a charger that is intended for the battery, you may leave it on cradle overnight to make sure you are charging it at full capacity.

If you are using a substitute charger, have it charged longer but check if the battery will get hotter than normal. If it won't get hot, have it charged overnight.

Is it possible to use an 18 volt drill battery too charge a laptop?

Q. I have an 18 volt drill battery and charger.At full charge the output is 19.7 volts. The output on my laptop charger is 19.5 volts. Can I just hook the battery directly into the laptop for extended outdoor use?

A. no...

Can you run a 18 volt battery weed-eater on a 24 volt battery?

Q. I just got an 18 volt black and decker battery weed-eater with 3 batteries.
I have 6 24 volt batteries that came with other various black and decker tools i bought. I would like to know if it is possible to run my weed-eater off of my 24 volt batteries. They have the exact same ends just the 24 volts are taller.

If it even works will it damage either the weed-eater or the batteries?

A. it will burn up the motor.

can i use a 18 volt battery from a drill in a 18 volt circular saw?

Q. i want to get set of 18 volt cordless power tools, but i am too cheap to buy them all at once. Can i buy them from differnet brands and still expect the batteries to be interchangable?

A. if you buy both a drill and a saw that are made by the same manufacturer then usualy the batteries will be interchangable. If they are made by different companies there is virtualy no chance of being able to use the same battery for both.

If you are going to buy them both you will usualy save money buying them together. Manufacturers often sell combo packs with multipul tools that cost considerably less than buying each of the tools seperately.

If you are looking to buy 18v cordless I recomend the Skil brand. I've had a set of the Skil cordless saws and drill for about five years. Among other features the Skil circular saw takes a standard 7 1/4" blade where as most cordless saws only take 5 1/2 - 6 1/2" blades. Not only does this give it a greater cutting capacity but it also means the blades for it are more readily available, available in a much larger variety for different materials, and considerably cheaper than the smaller blades.

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Can u use 18 volt lithium ion battery in a 18 volt regular battery drill?

Q. I have a De Walt XRP18 volt hammer drill with regular battery. Can I use a 18 volt lithium ion battery in that drill? can you interchange them?

A. Yes. & Yes.

How do I charge/jump start the 18 volt battery of an antique car?

Q. It's a 1947 Cadillac, I was supposed to be starting it up periodically for the owner, but there's not enough juice. Can I just use a regular 12 volt starting pack, or just jump it off of my truck like a 12 volt battery, or are my options more limited?

A. First, a 47 Caddy has a 6-volt system not 18 volts. And, no, you cannot jump it with a 12 volt battery without risking serious damage to hard to find parts. Purchase a battery charger with a 6/12 switching system and use it to keep the battery charged.

Can you use a 24 volt drill with a lesser volt battery ?

Q. Got a Black and Decker 24 volt drill and the batteries are not sold anywhere. I always see 18 volt batteries at Walmart or Home Depot can I use ease batteries as a replacement for the 24 volt battery?

A. Nope. While the 18V may allow the drill to operate at a diminished capacity, the amount of amps drawn will kill the battery quickly.

Will a 18 Volt black and decker battery work in 24 volt drill?

Q. I have a 24 volt black and decker -firestorm- drill,saw, and sawzall. Will a 18 volt black and decker battery work for the tools?

A. in real application no...... it will run the drill, but poorly and will most likely not suffice

it wont simply run like an 18v drill.... it will run like a 24v drill with a dying battery

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How do I charge/jump start the 18 volt battery of an antique car?

Q. It's a 1947 Cadillac, I was supposed to be starting it up periodically for the owner, but there's not enough juice. Can I just use a regular 12 volt starting pack, or just jump it off of my truck like a 12 volt battery, or are my options more limited?

A. First, a 47 Caddy has a 6-volt system not 18 volts. And, no, you cannot jump it with a 12 volt battery without risking serious damage to hard to find parts. Purchase a battery charger with a 6/12 switching system and use it to keep the battery charged.

Can I convert an 18 volt battery miter saw to an AC piece of equipment and if so how?

Q. I have an 18 volt, 8.25" Ryobi miter saw. I would like to eliminate the battery and be able to run the saw from a continous power source. The batteries wear out to quickly, but the saw is perfect.

A. it is possible to do this ...all you would need is a transformer to lower the voltage from 110 volts to 18 volts and a bridge rectifier to change the ac to dc....a bridge rectifier only costs about 30 bucks and a transformer could cost anywhere from 10 to 50 bucks depending on the va of the transformer....to figure the va of the transformer you would multiply the volts 18 times the max amps listed on the data plate of the drill...for example if the drills max amps was 10 amps at 18 volts that would be 180 va(volt amps)....you could mount all of this in a box with a cord to plug into a wall outlet and a cord to go from the drill back to the transformer box....the total cost for something like this plus paying an electrician to wire it all up for you would probably be in the 150 dolllar range....i could build this myself...but it would just be cheaper to buy a standard 110 volt miter saw to begin with.....but on the other hand if you have a lot of 18 volt tools then this could be the way to go as you could adapt the battery itself by removing the battery and using the shell to allow you to change it from one tool to another as long as they all used the same type battery...this would last indefinitely as long as it was built to withstand the max amp load of your most powerful tool ....

how to repair dead power tool batteries?

Q. I have an 18 volt battery from a milwaukee cordless drill that is dead. Does any one know how to repair them?

A. Normally when the rechargeable battery pack won't recharge anymore people just go and buy a whole new battery pack.

If you really want to repair the pack, you could take the battery pack apart then take it to a battery store that specializes in selling just batteries. All the pack consists of is several round (cylindrical) batteries (cells) that are hooked together via wiring. Normally the wiring is welded to the battery ends. If you take the opened up battery pack to the battery store they can replace the battery cells and wire the new ones together like they should be. It may cost less than a new battery pack, but I'm not sure. I replaced the batteries in my rechargeable shaver once when I was tight on money and my shaver gave up the ghost. It cost me $6 to replace the rechargeable batteries compared to $40 for a new rechargeable electric shaver.

Is there some place I can send my 18 volt Milwaukee batteries "rebuilt"?

Q. I have 5 18 Volt Milwaukee batteries. 3 out of the 5 will not hold a charge. Is there a way I can rebuild them? Is there someplace I can send them to to have them rebuilt? 2 of the 3 batteries that are bad were purchased last May!!!

A. I had the same problem. I had six batteries for my 18V drill that would give out after a year or so. I used mine on the job, so the drill was used almost every day. It got too frustrating and expensive ($80 a pop for a battery), so I gave up and bought a different brand drill. Milwaukee had a recall for some of their batteries. I've included the link below. Good luck with rebuilding your battery packs.

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