Anyone in Raleigh area have a new(ish) 12v Makita battery?

[merrill77]

My drill, a 12v Makita, is feeling quite lack-luster lately. I like it, and it seems to be in good shape, except for a lack of power. The motor sounds great, the armature is clean and the brushes look good, so I'm thinking it is the batteries. I have 3 batteries and they all give the same poor result...but that isn't surprising since I rotate the thee evenly. I want to try a fresh new battery in the drill before I plunk down cash for new batteries.

Considering the 2 new batteries are going to be about $120, I'm considering simply replacing the whole thing. Seems like such a waste, though.

 

[Skymaster]

I havent tried this myself but I have read in various forums ways to "fix" weak batteries.
Take one battery toss it in your freezer for a full overnight visit, then take it out and let is sit until it finally gets back to room temp, than recharge it. This is supposed to help alot.
I wood b curious to hear the results:gar-Bi

 

[Rob]

I've replaced good drills because replacing the battery would cost the same amount. I've two Makita 14 volt batteries that wont hold a charge, but refuse to toss the drill. I need to investigate getting them rebuilt.

 

[merrill77]

I've looked into that - the cost of the rebuild isn't far from the cost of replacement...at least the rebuilders that I've found

 

[junquecol]

I've looked into that - the cost of the rebuild isn't far from the cost of replacement...at least the rebuilders that I've found

MTO Battery.com Jason will do you RIGHT! Google MTO Battery.com and see what pops up.

 

[Canuck]

MTO Battery.com Jason will do you RIGHT! Google MTO Battery.com and see what pops up.

+1

Jason rebuilt a pair of Bosch 13.4 batteries for me about two years ago and they are still going strong!:icon_thum:icon_thum:icon_thum:icon_thum (For a lot less than new!!!)

Wayne