Anyone have any luck with aftermarket batteries to replace the 9.6v Makita NiCD stick batteries? I have perfectly good tools I hate to have to replace. Seems like I cannot find batteries anywhere except on Amazon anymore.
Anyone have any luck with aftermarket batteries to replace the 9.6v Makita NiCD stick batteries? I have perfectly good tools I hate to have to replace. Seems like I cannot find batteries anywhere except on Amazon anymore.
The 9.6v OEM batteries were known to be high quality batteries. My brother worked as a manufacturer's rep for them a few years ago (while I worked at Hilti). I would probably buy the low priced aftermarket ones though and save the money. If your original batteries lasted this long though it might be worth it to you to have OEM.
I still use my 9.6 tools. I too would opt to the generic batteries. One trick I do is about every 3rd use completely drain battery before charging. If you can find the old Makita trickle charger they work great for resetting the battery memory. My two batteries have lasted 8 years so far. Those old Makita cordless are great tools.