M12 batteries

[joedodge]

So I'm using the m12 ratchet like crazy at work and the impact but find I chew through batteries pretty fast they recharge fast though. I'm thinking of getting the upgraded batteries anyone else chew up batteries pretty quick

 

[firebox40dash5]

1.5ah or 20ah? The only thing I've used that really eats them up it the Hackzall, I can kill a 2.0 pack in 5 minutes with that using it hard, but that's to be expected. The 4.0ah packs are nice, but add a lot of bulk and a bit of weight.

Got an impact? Use the impact when you can, it's a lot easier on batteries. I swap batteries in mine about every 3 days.

 

[Mori55]

My batteries seem to last pretty long, but i'm not in a shop study wrenching. Are you talking about the new batteries or the bigger one ones ? I know the bigger ones are to bulky.

 

[joedodge]

Aid say on my light and ratchet and 3/8 I act I've killed half the battery by lunch or so that's usually when I top one of them off. There the standard batteries that come with the tools

 

[cheechi]

I have all 1.5's and I can run the hackzall for about 20 mins max, but usually 8-12 is more typical. Usually its cleaning with a wire brush or using a pruning blade recently.

I also have an 18v sawzall and a corded one, so I don't push the 12v harder than it should be.

 

[joedodge]

i got ya. i think ill have to get some bigger batteries my ratchet and light kills the standard batteries