Thread: Makita 18v Li-ion - what's a good non-OEM replacement

Originally Posted by rwbuild

http://www.power-battery.com.au/POWE...30-battery.htm Got 2 of these, came fully charged, only con is they are a bit tight in fit where they slide in to the charger and tool (not the actual electrical contacts) other than that they are great. Postage was an additional $12.50 for the 2 batteries, came very well packed in solid cardboard boxes and bubble wrap, pickup at post office.

Thanks Ray, just ordered two these.

Originally Posted by FenceFurniture

Crackajack Ray! I've seen that page in the last couple of days but couldn't find it again. I didn't see the 6Ah batts though. We've got no phone lines here atm, so internet down, and relying on a dongle when it's here.

3rd pic down

Well, my non-Makita 6Ah batteries arrived yesterday and were immediately put into use. They are about 200 grams heavier than the 4Ah that I got a year or so ago.

I had a long reciprocating saw job to do (high drain) and the batteries lasted very well indeed. I would say that they are definitely the full juice 6Ah. Didn't have any problems getting the charger to recognise them and do what it should.

For $79 each they are a great buy. Good job for spotting it Ray!