2007-02-23 18:31:14 · 14 answers · asked by Percy 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
either is fine i have a 14.5 volt cordless be lost without it can do anything even drill into brick
2007-02-23 18:51:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The power in a cordless drill has come a long way in a short time. They used to lack power. But I have a 9.6 and it holds it's power for over 3 months, and will drill through concrete and do any domestic jobs I ask of it.
So if it is just domestic DIY you are doing, then don't waste good money on anything too fancy. My drill cost about £15, $30.
2007-02-24 03:28:22 · answer #2 · answered by Bunts 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi Percy
I live in England & here we would consider 14.5v ok but tend to go for makes like Bosch, or Dewalt or Makita
Depends on what use they are for?
I have three smaller 9.6v Bosch drills that are light to use & great for drilling, countersinking & drywall screwing MDF etc
They not as heavy as the 14.5 drills so don't make your arm ache if you putting up ceiling plasterboards & stuff, also easier to tuck in your pouch
For heavier work like drilling hard walls or concrete etc I always use a 240v or 110v SDS mains drill., again a bosch or Hilti
2007-02-27 18:56:14 · answer #3 · answered by healer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
14.5 is dead on but i would recommend going for a more well knowing name like Bosch or Panasonic.Paying abit more now means it will last you longer.plus what ever brand you finally go for the most important thing to do to help your cordless last is to fully charge and discharge your battery for the first few times.This will extend your battery loads
2007-02-24 06:04:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not so much the voltage, look for the current best for hammer drill is 2a.h. or over.
2007-02-27 06:35:12 · answer #5 · answered by peter_electro 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends what type of work you are planning to do. I'd class both these brands as low-end for occasional light DIY work only. If you are planning anything major, I'd suggest Bosch, Makita, DeWalt, Metabo, Hitachi or even Black & Decker.
2007-02-24 07:07:42 · answer #6 · answered by David W 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i had erbaur drill and it lasted six months but got a lot of work wouldn't touch macalister with yours if it for diy just now and again it will be fine but if gets used a lot try a ryobi they are good drills but if it proffesional i stick with dewalt
2007-02-24 10:10:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its not the voltage that counts, its the amp hours."ah" look for one at two or above if your planning to use the drill a lot.
2007-02-27 13:43:31 · answer #8 · answered by want to walk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
24 volt best
2007-02-24 18:22:39 · answer #9 · answered by Robert C 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
De-Walt great.... whatever you do, make sure you get one with a single handed chuck, that is, the chuck locks (will not rotate) when you stop. Makes life so easy.
2007-02-26 04:13:10 · answer #10 · answered by johncob 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋