Thanks Thanks:  0
Likes Likes:  0
Needs Pictures Needs Pictures:  0
Picture(s) thanks Picture(s) thanks:  0
Results 1 to 10 of 10
  1. #1
    Join Date
    Dec 2003
    Location
    lower eyre peninsular
    Age
    74
    Posts
    3,577

    Default Makita Batteries

    Have an old but gutsy 18v Makita cordless drill. it takes these batteries, they were getting tired so bought replacement one chinese.......what a joke Nicad.... question is
    can I get these rebuilt?
    Is it worth it?
    Can I replace with something else?

    there are also
    Attached Images Attached Images
    I would love to grow my own food, but I can not find bacon seeds

  2. # ADS
    Google Adsense Advertisement
    Join Date
    Always
    Location
    Advertising world
    Age
    2010
    Posts
    Many





     
  3. #2
    Join Date
    May 2012
    Location
    Woodstock (Cowra)
    Age
    74
    Posts
    3,372

    Default

    Save yourself the ulcers, buy genuine, as you have already found the hard way, cheap isn't always good
    The person who never made a mistake never made anything

    Cheers
    Ray

  4. #3
    Join Date
    Dec 2005
    Location
    South Australia
    Posts
    4,470

    Default

    I don't think any one rebuilds batteries any more, it is usually cheaper just to buy a replacement off the shelf from Battery world

  5. #4
    Mobyturns's Avatar
    Mobyturns is offline In An Instant Your Life Can Change Forever
    Join Date
    Jul 2012
    Location
    "Brownsville" Nth QLD
    Age
    66
    Posts
    4,413

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by China View Post
    I don't think any one rebuilds batteries any more, it is usually cheaper just to buy a replacement off the shelf from Battery world
    The issue is that genuine OEM replacement batteries are no longer available due to product "re-designs" nor are "off the shelf" non-genuine replacements from a reputable company such as Battery World.
    Mobyturns

    In An Instant Your Life CanChange Forever

  6. #5
    Join Date
    May 2007
    Location
    Gold Coast
    Age
    70
    Posts
    2,730

    Default

    I bought 14.4V NiMh Makita replacement batteries (for old NiCds) off ebay last year (Chinese with AU delivery?) and they were a perfect fit and are great performers. Making sure you are buying the correct replacement by part number is tres important. I looked at the pictures multiple times to convince myself I was purchasing the right ones.

    If you buy on ebay by the right compatible part number and they send the wrong ones, you should use the dispute resolution process to sort it out. (Check Derek's thread)
    Franklin

  7. #6
    Join Date
    Jul 2015
    Location
    Hunter Valley
    Age
    56
    Posts
    1,342

    Default

    I know when DeWalt switched from NiCad batteries (and burned me in the process - I'll never touch another DeWalt product again), they eventually came out with an adapter to allow their Lithium batteries to run their older NiCad powered equipment. Yes, it involved buying a new charger, but I wonder if the same applies to Makita?

  8. #7
    Join Date
    Apr 2018
    Location
    Nsw
    Age
    64
    Posts
    1,357

    Default

    I think it is bordering on false economy chasing batteries unless you can find them cheap somewhere. They are only 1.3a/h as well, 3a/h are even on the way out now.

    For not much more money you can buy a new twin battery kit that will be superior in every way to what you have and it gives you the option then to buy other skins down the track if the need arises
    The power the newer ones have is amazing, we just had to drill over 300 12 and 16mm holes in 45 thick dry blackbutt and the battery drills did it way easier than my Bosch Professional corded pistol drill, it went back in the cupboard pretty quickly.

  9. #8
    Join Date
    Dec 2005
    Location
    South Australia
    Posts
    4,470

    Default

    I have 14.4 AEG that is 16 years old it is on it's 3rd set of batteries the last two i purchased from battery world as there is no one in SA who rebuilds them any longer, at $80 each they are
    $40 less than the last ones I had rebuilt, I have had no trouble with them, they are at least 12 months old

  10. #9
    Join Date
    Apr 2004
    Posts
    383

    Default

    With your Makita tool being 18V, then this is a good match to an 18V Lithium battery as very commonly used these days on many cordless tools, e.g. Makita.
    Your only problem is finding a lithium battery pack with the right shape connector to fit into your tool's socket.
    The Australian equivalents of this NZ firm Mr Positive NZ – Buy Rechargeable Batteries and Chargers Online should be able to help you.
    It will be expensive as you also have to buy a Lithium charger.
    New Zealand

  11. #10
    Join Date
    Apr 2004
    Posts
    383

    Default Duplicate

    Deleted as duplicate
    New Zealand

Similar Threads

  1. SOUTH AUST Makita 18V 5AH Batteries and Twin port Rapid Charger
    By socratous in forum WOODWORK - Tools & Machinery
    Replies: 4
    Last Post: 8th March 2019, 09:57 PM
  2. Replies: 11
    Last Post: 5th November 2017, 11:33 PM
  3. FREE ANYWHERE: Makita LXT batteries - not working
    By aarggh in forum SWAP OR FREE
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 26th September 2017, 03:15 PM
  4. mixing Makita batteries,
    By Tonyz in forum WOODWORK - GENERAL
    Replies: 3
    Last Post: 16th September 2015, 06:24 PM
  5. Makita Lithium Ion Batteries
    By tigerpm7 in forum HAND TOOLS - POWERED
    Replies: 4
    Last Post: 30th November 2009, 08:11 PM

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •