Thinking of taking the plunge and replacing my old 18v NiCd stuff with Li Ion (as my batteries are completely screwed)
Can anyone tell me: Are all the Li Ion batteries interchangeable? As in, if I buy a kit that comes with 2Ah batteries will they fit any other De Walt
Li Ion tool? Eg ones that usually come packaged with larger (or smaller) capacity batteries?
*Note I think the "Flexvolt" batteries are different, but from what I can see those are just in the big tools
EDIT to add: particular question: are the 18v Li Ion batteries the same (and interchangeable) with the "20v Max" ones? I suspect it's
just marketing hype and they are the same but I can't find out for sure
Thanks, Chris
[Edited on 27/2/2017 by ChrisW]
They all interchange with different ah ratings but not across voltages, apart from the flexvolt packs which work with 54v or 18v tools.
Dewalt also do an 18v nicad - li-ion adapter if you have any of their older tools.
The chargers also are compatible with lower voltage packs, eg an 18v charger will also do 14.4 and 10.8v packs.
Dave
ETA the 20v max is us/asian branding for 18v, so identical tools and batteries, but no warranty from dewalt.
[Edited on 27/2/17 by obfripper]
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Originally posted by obfripper
ETA the 20v max is us/asian branding for 18v, so identical tools and batteries, but no warranty from dewalt.
In answer, yes they do. The only issue you might encounter is the size of some of their batteries for the tools you're using them in. I've
got drill/driver, impact gun, SDS drill etc., and they're usually designed for the 2-3aH batteries; still a 4-5aH battery in and you can't
stand the SDS up on its base as you normally would. But the other advantage that's already been mentioned is that the LiOn charger covers all
voltage ranges so saves having to lug around multiples.
Have a look at ITS tools as well, as they've usually got some good deals on that match or better those in Screwfix.
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Originally posted by obfripper
Dewalt also do an 18v nicad - li-ion adapter if you have any of their older tools.
Dave
Dewalt DCA1820 should be the one, they're not an official uk product but a usa one.
There's plenty of them on ebay though, but the genuine ones look to be £40-50, the chinese copies about £25.
Dave
Screwfix will have kit and models for them only to be better on price as a lot of the time you won't find a cactus match at other retailers.
We come across this at work most days when quoting against them.
Same as the supermarket TVs etc