It’s no secret that changing from one power tool system to another brings challenges. No more so than having to invest in new batteries along with other particular accessories, especially if you find that you need one specific tool. The cost of shelling out for batteries can put people off getting that one item to …
What are Milwaukee High Output Batteries? Simply put, Milwaukee’s High Output batteries deliver up to 50% more power when compared to other batteries within the range. A combination of exclusive technology, improved electronics, better cell density and the resultant power output of the batteries, make the High Output range an incredible sought after accessory. For …
WHAT ARE DEWALT FLEXVOLT BATTERIES? I have to admit, Dewalt Flexvolt confused me. I know I shouldn’t say that, particularly in my line of work, but for complete transparency, it did. Despite all the bumf and blurb from Dewalt, I couldn’t find a simple one-line explanation of what it was. I know what it offers, I know …
Milwaukee have one of the best-regarded ranges cordless power tools around. Their M18 and M12 cordless ranges in particular, boast a superb combination of heavy-duty build quality, cutting-edge technology, and a fair price point, Milwaukee has been growing in popularity in the UK for the past ten years and now easily rivals their yellow and blue cousins! Amongst the raft of recent …
You see batteries these days with different numbers on the side be it 3Ah, 5Ah, or even 12Ah but is that how powerful the battery is? How much better the battery is? Generally the higher the number on the side, the higher the price tag so its commonly accepted that more Ah is better. But …
In this post I hope to give you a run-down of the customer feedback we get here at ITS regarding Li-ion Power tool batteries, we also have some suggestions as to how to get the most out of them and hopefully make them last longer. I suspect that if you’re reading this then you’re one of …
It’s that time of year again, as retailers start lining their shop fronts with seasonal treats, big brands like Makita start releasing their latest power tools for us to drool over! And it’s a pretty exciting new line up from Makita, which includes the BL1850 (5.0Ah battery) and the DHP481 which is going to be one of the best combi …
When buying your cordless power tools, choosing the type of battery that the tool uses is almost as important as the choice of tool itself. Li-ion, NiMH, 3Ah, NiCD, 18V, 10.8V, 1.3Ah… all these terms can become confusing which is why we’ve put together this buying guide. WHAT TYPE OF BATTERY SHOULD I CHOOSE? NiCD …