Dewalt 18v confusion..

[ZRX61]

These:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0001ZI560/?tag=atomicindus08-20


It says they are NiCad AND Lithium Ion in the "Tech Details" section.. Am I being a *******, will they work with my old Dewalt 18v tools?


The old batteries I have are DC9099's.


And yes, I know I can buy an adapter for the new 20v batteries.. but I'd still have to buy the 20v batteries & a charger for them...

 

[decableguy2000]

My guess is its a typo. Those appear to be NIcad's. Dewalt did have 18v post type lithium batteries. The adapter kits come with 2 batteries and a charger.

 

[CJM8515]

dont even buy new batteries, have batteries plus rebuild them

 

[rharman]

I bought the adapter a long time ago and love it. But, I still have some 18V NiCads and will use them until they die.

Rockler had a deal on the adapter, charger and two batteries - they gave you a $50 gift card. I bought the kit, handed the gift card over my shoulder to my wife who bought two more batteries. The Rockler guy grinned and said "Well played sir, well played".

 

[ZRX61]

dont even buy new batteries, have batteries plus rebuild them

Doesn't meet my convenience criteria


Anywho, decided not to buy these, something not quite right about the ad & suspect they are illegally branded knock offs.


Kit with adapter, batteries & charger is currently unavailable. (from Dewalt, HD may have some)

 

[NKlamerus]

Missed the big chance to swap to new batteries unfortunately, black friday.

Keep an eye on Blains farm and fleet, wilco, farm and fleet, and maybe HD.

I have never paid more than 10$ per aH for a DeWalt 20V battery. I've seen the adapter as low as $18.99

Best national deal I've seen recently is the HD "spend this much" and get a free extra tool.

 

[ZRX61]

Best national deal I've seen recently is the HD "spend this much" and get a free extra tool.

Last time I saw that I got a free Dewalt 4.5in angle grinder after buying a 7 or 9in variable speed version.
Didn't have spare cash on Black Friday, yesterday I got my 2019 tax refund... ($144.96)

 

[NKlamerus]

Last time I saw that I got a free Dewalt 4.5in angle grinder after buying a 7 or 9in variable speed version.

It's definitely one of their batter deals.

I work for one of their competitiors and we will price match/reduce to the deal but generally we try and keep single tool pricing so low that it's not worth it.

 

[ron350]

I have one of these and so far so good.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07ZD5XPTP/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[ZRX61]

I have one of these and so far so good.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07ZD5XPTP/?tag=atomicindus08-20

That add has the same odd wording "Batteries: 1 Lithium ion batteries required. (included)"....


Think I worked out where the Dewalt branded knock offs come from

 

[Wyoming09]

dont even buy new batteries, have batteries plus rebuild them

This. I had MTO Battery rebuild two of my old 14.4v Dewalt batteries last year for less the price of one new 20v. So far I've been very satisfied.


https://www.mtobattery.com/

 

[ZRX61]

So here's what happened:
I went to Lowes today & everything worked out rather well in the end, even though it started out as a total ***********.
I shall post the details in the new tools thread

 

[ddawg16]

The Li battery technology is changing quickly. I'm at the point where rebuilding is a poor choice.

Buy a new pack with the latest technology battery. Good chance it will last longer than a couple of technology cycles.

 

[joe_padavano]

Your first mistake is assuming that any product information in an Amazon ad is correct...