Cordless Drill?

Question

I have a Bosch 12V cordless drill. The drill came with 2 batteries. Both batteries have not been holding a charge.
I have the choices of buying new batteries @$50-$70 each, Have Batteries Plus rebuild the batteries for $40 each.
Or trash the drill and buy a new 14V for around $200.Do you have anyother ideas? Which choice would you go for.
P.S. I do like this drill.

Answer 1

You can shock the batteries. You need a voltage source which is greater than 12V. You could hook up 2 car batteries in series to get 24V. Connect the negative from the car batteries to the negative of the Bosch battery. Then tap the positive from the car batteries to the positive of the Bosch 5 or 6 times. This will remove the little whiskers that internally short out the battery. As far as I know, this only works on Nicad batteries. You might want to use a momentary contact switch to avoid sparks.

Answer 2

I've had several cordless drills and all of them have lasted long enough that replacing the batteries didn't seem worth it. I would go with the new tool. Who knows the charger might give up next. i just got an 18v Rigid. 2 lithium batteries, quick charger and soft case for under 200. With this brand the tool is guaranteed for life, so are the batteries. you can't beat that deal!

Answer 3

I use a cordless drill each day on my job...so i can relate to this situation . What happens as these batteries age they hold less and less charge due to a memory in the charging sequence. Yes, you can have them rebuilt but you are still runninig the risk the outer casing may be bad or even the internal connenctions .......sorry but the best bet is to buy new and have the others recycled.....

Answer 4

If you can get a new battery for $50, is it worth considering a rebuild for $40. I would not buy a 14V drill, I would get a 36V lithium battery drill.

Answer 5

This site is recommended by a woodworking forum that the members have used and swear by. The owner(?actual member) states that their rebuilt batteries are a cheaper alternative to buying new ones and that they actually last longer than the original. Its where I'm sending 4 of mine.

Answer 6

I think you should buy new batteries, because why get a new one if you like it, and you can get that 14V when the one that you have now will mess up, because drills dont last too long, and you should keep it as long as it works.

Answer 7

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Answer 8

it is best to get a drill with lithium ion batteries they have a better life span. I love ridgid tools

Answer 9

if you are a diyer dont spend your money on bosch, try firestorm 18 volt from b&d the drill comes with two baterries &charger. you can catch it on sale for less than 75.00 with 2 year warranty. in two years buy another.

Answer 10

I'd go new. It sounds like the batteries have/had a MEMORY and over time it's been lost with frequent charging or short time charging