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Necessary evil I suppose. Batteries die over time and have to be replace though there are a couple of methods available online (for free) to revitalize old batteries. I haven't had the chance to try them out but will.I got this new batt to always have a dependable unit available. Of the original two I have, one is getting weak and the other one will not hold a charge.I've had no problems charging this new batt with my original charger and it's power seems to be at least 10-15% better than the originals if possible.Will most likely be getting another in the near future.
As a purchaser for a maintenance dept, we use DeWalt almost exclusively. i keep several of these in my desk for this purpose. when the guys have a battery problem, then is not the time to go looking for a new one. i like to have several on hand so that the work is not slowed, we can put in a new one and keep going. Getting these and getting them in good shape has never been a problem. is know where to go to get these batteries and i know they will be in the next day and in good shape.
This has happened with other kits that use the "Same" charger as well. I bought a drill set with charger, and it worked well enough for a while, but when the drill started getting worn out, I purchased a replacement drill kit. If you use the batteries in different chargers(chargers with the same model number), it will kill the battery. Same charger, same model number. Same model number, thinking I would now have twice as many batteries. The new charger just killed the old batteries. I will no longer buy DeWalt products. I am replacing them as they wear out with Makita products which are lighter, cheaper, and the batteries are far better.
I was worried the battery would be out of date but"new in the pack"Relived to see an aug.2009.Would have liked to have been shipped by ups but arrived before shipping date.Great job Amazon. as always.DEWALT DC9096 XRP 18-Volt 2.4 Amp Hour NiCad Pod Style Battery
The batteries arrived on time and replaced the old style batteries. I have one of these already so I know they are better than the old style.
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