Dead cordless tools-What to do with them?

[23ford]

Take to an Interstate batteries store and have rebuilt...they did one for 11.00

 

[Reese]

Toss them in the trash can as you head out the door to buy a replacement.

 

[PassnThru]

I probably would if I had any plans to buy 20v cordless tools. I'd rather just buy a pair of 18v batteries for $94 (amazon price for 2 5ah 18v XRP's) than buy 20v batteries, adapter & a charger etc

You might want to check on that capacity again - DEWALT DC9096-2 18-Volt XRP 2.4 Amp Hour NiCad Pod Style Battery, 2 Pack


That's part of what convinced me to buy the adapter - I have two of them now. I also have 2 2 Amp Hour and 2 4 Amp hour batteries now. You can buy an adapter and 2 2ah batteries for $99. Over the last few months, I've also ended up with two new 20V tools. If you find yourself needing a new tool in the 18V line then you aren't going to find a new one.

 

[ZRX61]

You might want to check on that capacity again - DEWALT DC9096-2 18-Volt XRP 2.4 Amp Hour NiCad Pod Style Battery, 2 Pack

Thanks, I missed that on the Ah rating

 

[Rickster]

I set my old Ryobi set at the curb with a sign that said, “FREE”. They didn’t last an hour. Everyone wins.

Pretty sure the new Ryobi 18v batteries will work in the old Ryobi 18v Tools.

 

[Farmall450]

I did the jumper cable thing too. Generally keep a cordless in my truck, too, though. put on marketplace cheap or free.

 

[Farmall450]

Pretty sure the new Ryobi 18v batteries will work in the old Ryobi 18v Tools.

Yup. Oh well