Over the years I have collected at least 25 plug-in chargers for various battery powered tools/lights, etc. After the "thing" they charge dies or gets lost, I throw the chargers on a shelf thinking I might use them for something. Anyone out there ever do this? Any good ideas what to do with these chargers other than throw them away? Too bad there is no standardization of chargers.
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Extra Chargers
- Thread starter Wes Tex
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rsanter
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No, sell them or throw away...
I have been known to save a few of the wall wart power supplies as I have had times to use those on something else by just changing the end out
Bob
I have been known to save a few of the wall wart power supplies as I have had times to use those on something else by just changing the end out
Bob
Almost every thrift store I walk into has a shelf full of chargers like you're talking about. Guess there's alot of devices that go bad and the chargers are fine.
If you are just going to toss them, perhaps you should donate them to the local Goodwill or something.
If you are just going to toss them, perhaps you should donate them to the local Goodwill or something.
The Ratchet Man
Well-known member
Over the last month, I've been selling my extras on eBay. I've made about $56 dollars on 5 chargers after fees and shipping. Nothing extravagant but good money for something I'm not going to use. They were Nextec standard and Tek4 standard so they weren't anything fancy.
neophyte
Well-known member
Old chargers might be worth something to someone looking for a charger for an older cordless tool.
Some tool companies have modified the chargers mount on their newer tools, so it can be hard to find a charger that will work with older batteries, or you may need a special adapter for the charger, and parts like that are sometimes a pain to find even if their still in production.
With older tools it's also possible to replace the battery cells with newer better ones that may make the tools work better than when new.
Some older cordless tools were simply modified versions of corded models, so the build quality may be better than what is currently available.
Another thing is you should check the charger for the amperage rating on the battery end. Some European brands like Bosch made industrial quality chargers with higher amperage ratings that can charge batteries very quickly. If you happen to have one of these rapid chargers they can definitely be an improvement for older tools that use NiCd or NiMH batteries. Usually the amperage ratings at the battery terminals are 5 to 8 amps.
Some tool companies have modified the chargers mount on their newer tools, so it can be hard to find a charger that will work with older batteries, or you may need a special adapter for the charger, and parts like that are sometimes a pain to find even if their still in production.
With older tools it's also possible to replace the battery cells with newer better ones that may make the tools work better than when new.
Some older cordless tools were simply modified versions of corded models, so the build quality may be better than what is currently available.
Another thing is you should check the charger for the amperage rating on the battery end. Some European brands like Bosch made industrial quality chargers with higher amperage ratings that can charge batteries very quickly. If you happen to have one of these rapid chargers they can definitely be an improvement for older tools that use NiCd or NiMH batteries. Usually the amperage ratings at the battery terminals are 5 to 8 amps.
I cut the plug/transformer off and toss the wire into the scrap box.
Outlawmws
Well-known member
I'll keep a 12V or 6V wall wart, as those have potential re-use, but mostly it is scrap unless you can connect with someone in need of that particular charger as The ratchet man has. Eprey is your friend in that case...
Canadian Charlie
Banned
I just started investing in rechargeable tools (drill and screwdriver) so I can't help. I'm in stage one