Michael Soldan
Well-known Member
Theres been a lot of interest in a topic about batteries for cordless tools. There are many opinions on type and quality of tool and battery combinations. I thought I would throw this in...this is just my experience and my opinion that carries no greater weight than anyone else's.
I have worked for two contractors, the first chose Black and Decker tools, the second DeWalt. I thought enough of DeWalt that I have purchased several. I have owned other cordless tools in the past . This is what I see. Batteries need to be used and they need to be charged up before any kind of storage. Tools that are not used in several months will be far more likely to have battery related problems and if they have been stored without fully charging them they will be problematic as well. Our DeWalts on the job site were used daily and the batteries were put on the chargers at the start of the day while we used up the batteries that were charged the night before. In three years I can't recall one battery failing us or a tool failure. I think that all of the other cordless tools on the market are just as good and have just as many virtues. Taking good care of batteries,making sure the contacts to the charger and tool are clean..all important. If your cordless tool is only used for a purpose her and there and has no continual or daily use I think thats a factor in your battery life. Once again, this is just an opinion..no more important thatn any one else's!
I have worked for two contractors, the first chose Black and Decker tools, the second DeWalt. I thought enough of DeWalt that I have purchased several. I have owned other cordless tools in the past . This is what I see. Batteries need to be used and they need to be charged up before any kind of storage. Tools that are not used in several months will be far more likely to have battery related problems and if they have been stored without fully charging them they will be problematic as well. Our DeWalts on the job site were used daily and the batteries were put on the chargers at the start of the day while we used up the batteries that were charged the night before. In three years I can't recall one battery failing us or a tool failure. I think that all of the other cordless tools on the market are just as good and have just as many virtues. Taking good care of batteries,making sure the contacts to the charger and tool are clean..all important. If your cordless tool is only used for a purpose her and there and has no continual or daily use I think thats a factor in your battery life. Once again, this is just an opinion..no more important thatn any one else's!