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Thread: Triton 18V battery Drill
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11th August 2006, 12:37 PM #1GOLD MEMBER
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Triton 18V battery Drill
I will be in the market shortly for a new drill - the title suggests what I'm looking at. I currently have a Bosch 12V but the battery is not holding charge for long and no one appears to be in any hurry to supply me with one - and those who have made positive noises re replacement have made mega $ noises for a new battery. I would like a new battery as well as a new battery drill.
On doing my research so far I have a quote from a local hardware for $319.00 for the Triton - seemed excessive as some of the other hardwares are down as low as $170. They appear to be the same drill - I asked for a price check to be told,
"Yep, that's it - it is a hammer drill as well you know".
Any one got one?
What did you pay?
Are you happy with the performance?
Any problems?
Would you buy another one?
Regards,
Bob
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11th August 2006, 01:00 PM #2
Yes
Free (but they are around that $169 or so)
Yes
Minor (broke the lightswitch - but mine was an old version, and the switch was too long!, problem with the chuck, also resolved in the new versions)
Yes
Love the plunge mechanism- it does get in the way occasionally, but is very useful the other 90% of the time!
Love the torque"Clear, Ease Springs"
www.Stu's Shed.com
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11th August 2006, 01:31 PM #3
absolutley love mine. Paid 169 at Bunnies
It's a heavy drill if you are using it all day, everyday. But for handyman stuff - brilliant.If at first you don't succeed, give something else a go. Life is far too short to waste time trying.
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11th August 2006, 04:01 PM #4
You have a copy of options with your battery pack:
Get it repacked, or if you're OK with a soldering iron you should be able to do it yourself. You should be able to unscrew it and will find a number of C size NICADs inside. If you're buying the cells get a quality brand like Sanyo or Panasonic.
Or you could get an alternative pack from the likes of http://www.globebatteries.com.au/bat...ols/Bosch.html
for $50-60
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11th August 2006, 04:42 PM #5
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14th August 2006, 10:42 AM #6GOLD MEMBER
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Thanks for the suggestions.
Bob
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14th August 2006, 10:50 AM #7Senior Member
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G'day Bob,
Lots of experiences in this thread. It's always worth doing a search
http://www.woodworkforums.ubeaut.com...ad.php?t=33216
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