My 15.6V Craftsman drill and flashlight charger stopped working. At sears price it is not worth buying a new charger but I have plenty of DC converters. The charger is not labeled for voltage or current. Does anyone know the voltage and current ratting?
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Craftsman 15.6V charger
- Thread starter BillC6
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nehog
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A NiCd charger is more than just a DC converter. You must control the charge or the batteries will fail.
I'd suggest flea markets and yard sales and see if you can find a suitable replacement.
I'd suggest flea markets and yard sales and see if you can find a suitable replacement.
frankzlt1
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I think they are the same chargers as the dewalt style. If so do nehog said.
VHF
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Are you sure it is your charger has stopped working and not your batteries have gone bad? I have the Craftsman 15.6V combo set (light and drill) which I really like, but first one and then the other battery got to the point where they won't take a charge.
Replacement batteries are too expensive at Sears--one replacement battery cost amost as much as a new set!
I keep thinking I'll rebuild the battery packs. I think they contain 13 AA-sized NiCad cells. These can be had inexpensivley on the Internet. Just a little bit of soldering work. Now I just need to get around to it!
Replacement batteries are too expensive at Sears--one replacement battery cost amost as much as a new set!
I keep thinking I'll rebuild the battery packs. I think they contain 13 AA-sized NiCad cells. These can be had inexpensivley on the Internet. Just a little bit of soldering work. Now I just need to get around to it!