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The Power Tool Battery guide

January 15, 2026June 13, 2013 by Richard Hughes

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 …

What is the difference between 1.3Ah & 3.0 Makita batteries?

January 15, 2026April 16, 2013 by Richard Hughes

We have had a lot of customers ask us just exactly what the difference is between the Ah rating on batteries for cordless tools and in particular the 18V Makita batteries. A common question is: “Do all Ah ratings power all cordless power tools?” We’ve put this guide together to help you choose your cordless tools wisely as a …