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Makita 7.2 Volt Battery

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Dave (NE)

09-22-2004 09:10:02




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Anyone know where I can purchase the Makita 7.2 volt battery for my cordless drill for a reasonable price. The ones I have are apparently shot, but the drill is in good condition and I'd like to be able to continue using it. From what I've seen, when I've been able to locate the battery, it costs $30 to $40, which makes it hard to justify considering the cost of a new drill. Dave




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Leland

09-24-2004 16:39:51




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 Re: Makita 7.2 Volt Battery in reply to Dave (NE), 09-22-2004 09:10:02  
Were I live we have a battires plus that rebuilds them, but just as cheap to buy new ones I order mine at menards cheaper, or lowes or whatever you have.



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T_Bone

09-22-2004 22:41:05




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 Re: Makita 7.2 Volt Battery in reply to Dave (NE), 09-22-2004 09:10:02  
Hi Dave,

Just split the old case apart and see what is needed. Some battery packs have a diode that burns out to protect the NI-cads. IF not then you can replace the bad battery and put the case back together on some brands.

T_Bone



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Kendall

09-22-2004 15:43:53




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 Re: Makita 7.2 Volt Battery in reply to Dave (NE), 09-22-2004 09:10:02  
Check on ebay. There are some non makia brands for around $16. The makita branded ones seem a little less than retail stores. Batteries Plus may be able to rebuild them. Since its dead, nothing to loose by cutting it open and see what it takes to solder in new cells.



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rhouston

09-22-2004 12:22:48




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 Re: Makita 7.2 Volt Battery in reply to Dave (NE), 09-22-2004 09:10:02  
I've heard that if you put the battery in the freezer for a couple of hours then try to charge it you can get some more life out of your old ones. I haven't tried it myself.



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Zane(WA)

09-22-2004 11:54:46




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 Re: Makita 7.2 Volt Battery in reply to Dave (NE), 09-22-2004 09:10:02  
A person could replace the Ni-Cd batteries by cutting open the plastic case, purchase individual batteries and wire up a new set with the same capacity and size. Would cost less than OEM.



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TheRealRon

09-22-2004 10:56:53




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 Re: Makita 7.2 Volt Battery in reply to Dave (NE), 09-22-2004 09:10:02  
Same problem. I called batteries.com and they said forget it. When my last 7.2v dies I'll buy another Makita, but I'll buy a couple of extra batteries for it!



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rhouston

09-22-2004 12:28:00




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 Re: Makita 7.2 Volt Battery in reply to TheRealRon, 09-22-2004 10:56:53  
by the time you need new batteries the xtra's will already be on their last legs. I purchased an extra right after I got my 9.6 volt Makita. both batteries went bad within a month of each other.



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BB

09-22-2004 10:31:00




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 Re: Makita 7.2 Volt Battery in reply to Dave (NE), 09-22-2004 09:10:02  
I think you are out of luck. I have the same problem with my Craftsman 15.6v. One of my batteries is dead. A new one cost about $50. I can buy a new Craftsman 15.6v with two new batteries and a drill set for $69.95. Go figure. I am thinking I will buy a new one. Then I will have 2 drills and 3 batteries.



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MAC,IL

09-22-2004 09:41:07




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 Re: Makita 7.2 Volt Battery in reply to Dave (NE), 09-22-2004 09:10:02  
Dave: Me thinks 30 bucks is about the going price on these battery's. I ran into this with a cordless drill I had. I just tossed the whole unit. But its the same way with rechargeable lanterns, dustbusters and about anything Bat operated. 2/3 the price of a new unit. I guess you pay for the convenience maybe. It has become a throw away world. You can google search for a 7.2 battery for that unit, but the price is about the same anywhere.Does make you wonder tho, how much these things actually cost to make.

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