Monthly Archives: March 2015

How to Jolt a Nicad Tool Battery Back to Life

Posted on March 27, 2015 by drillbatterycomau

You have purchased expensive reusable nickel-cadmium batteries in the hopes of saving money in the long run. Instead, you are met with frustration because the batteries no longer hold charge. Fortunately, there is a solution known as jolting, or zapping, … Continue reading →

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How to Recondition 18 Volt Drill Batteries

Posted on March 12, 2015 by drillbatterycomau

It’s sensible to attempt to recondition your 18V Craftsman drill battery before going for the expensive option of purchasing a replacement, if your drill battery pack contains nickel cadmium cells (NiCad). If it contains lithium ion (Li-ion) cells you need … Continue reading →

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How to Rebuild a Nicad 18-Volt Tool Battery

Posted on March 9, 2015 by drillbatterycomau

Battery pack manufacturers are moving away from using nickel cadmium (NiCad) cells and replacing them using lithium ion (Li-ion) cells. NiCad cells produce 1.2 volts while Li-ion cells produce 3.6 volts, so you only need one Li-ion cell for every … Continue reading →

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