Hendo Posted September 13, 2010 Report Share Posted September 13, 2010 The batteries on my drill are just about had it now (5 years old, non lithium type). Ive noticed people are buying faulty batteries on ebay, which leads me to my next question - Is there some way of fixing them? As people are obviously buying them. Im a bit reluctant to fork out £100+ on 2 new batteries for a 5 year old drill... TIA Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpyduck Posted September 13, 2010 Report Share Posted September 13, 2010 Sure its the batteries and not the charger...? GD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendo Posted September 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2010 Sure its the batteries and not the charger...? GD The batteries do charge up, but just dont hold it very long. I.E if I charged them up tonight, come tommorrow they wouldnt be very good. Use them straight away and they are fine. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpyduck Posted September 13, 2010 Report Share Posted September 13, 2010 With regards to people buying them, perhaps get enough and you can sell the stuff inside..(lead ?) GD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willbloke Posted September 14, 2010 Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 Some older style power-packs used multiple C-cell Ni-Cad batteries , soldered in series . It was sometimes possible to break the case of the battery pack open and build a new "battery" and solder it into the original case. But I've just looked and it seems Ni-Cads that size are NLA . Now it might be that your drill used Li-Ions , so you may be in luck . I don't know if you stick Li-Ions in where there used to be Ni-Cads if the charger will work properly or knacker the batteries ? Just Googled this . Also found THIS . and if you leave the page long enough a pop-up offers you an extra 5% off ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendo Posted September 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 I can confirm that they are NI-cad batteries. However Ive got a couple of much newer good ones from a lad at work now, for £20. I love a bargain I do. Drill is away getting fixed. Isnt it funny how Im refurbishing my 5 year old bosch instead of using my 2.5 year old makita, its fucking shite (and for sale if anyones after it!) All sorted now cheers. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will#224 Posted September 14, 2010 Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 I think thats down to the brand. I sware by Bosch stuff, i had a 24 volt black and decker and bought a 12 volt bosch professional and its twice the drill even though only half the voltage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendo Posted September 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 I have the 24v bosch proffessional and the 36v bosch professional battery SDS. £800 tied up in 2 drills. The proffessional range gives you 3 years no questions asked warranty (parts and labour) aswell. Worth every penny. Bosch FTW! Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ovi Posted October 14, 2010 Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 The batteries on my drill are just about had it now (5 years old, non lithium type). Ive noticed people are buying faulty batteries on ebay, which leads me to my next question - Is there some way of fixing them? As people are obviously buying them. Im a bit reluctant to fork out £100+ on 2 new batteries for a 5 year old drill... TIA Andy you can use a stick welder by putting the clamp of the welder on the negative and striking the rod (very quickly on and off) on to positive terminal on the battery a few times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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