How to Improve Power Tools Battery

A power tools can be an excellent tool for home improvement jobs or commercial jobs. There are many different volt sizes of batteries for a cordless drill. They come in 9 volt, 12 volt, 18 volt and some 24 volt. Of course, the higher the voltage, the stronger the drill.

MAKITA 7000 Power Tools Battery
Ni-Cd, 1500mAh, 7.2V
Price: AU $ 31.57

• Improve a power tools battery and make it last longer by charging your battery completely when you first buy a cordless drill. Many people make the mistake of charging it for only 10 or 15 minutes. This actually lowers the life of the battery. Manufacturers recommend a full charge the first time you use a cordless drill because the battery has a memory. If it's not charged completely the first time, the battery's memory will consider that a full charge, and the battery won't last as long as it should on a charge.

• Keep your power tools battery strong and improve its performance by charging it completely after your battery runs down. The way to tell if your battery is fully charged is to look for a red and green light on the charger. When the red light is on, your battery is charging. When the green light is on, the charger has cut off and your battery is fully charged.

DEWALT 632003-2 Power Tools Battery
Ni-Cd, 1700mAh, 7.2V
Price: AU $ 35.25

• Clean the power tools battery contacts as a way to improve its performance. Batteries usually have two contacts (one negative and one hot). Use a rag and clean away any dust or debris on the contacts. Make sure that your cordless drill contacts are also clean of debris.

• Know that you can improve a cordless power tools battery by upgrading the battery that comes with the drill you've bought. Some companies have started making lithium batteries for your cordless drill. These batteries are stronger and last longer, therefore you can do more work with less charges.

MAKITA 1433 Power Tools Battery
Ni-MH, 2200mAh, 14.4V
Price: AU $ 70.44