DIYbanter - View Single Post - Lithium Ion or NiMH power tool "systems": Which one?

Jim Yanik

wrote in :

I was originally looking to buy a Dust Buster type
device but all the consumer ones have built in
rechargeable batteries....such that once the battery
dies you have to throw away the whole unit. Very
wasteful!!

I had the local DeWalt service center replace the built-in NiCd pack (after
10 years of use)in my B&D Dustbuster,it was cheaper than buying a new DB.
I did NOT "have to throw the whole thing away".
I still have it,still use it.

I recently came across many power tool "systems" where
you buy the battery units separate and they can be
slipped on various hand tools such as drill, chop saw,
and hand vacs!

Curious which brand/model is the best value in terms of
light weight, stamina, etc?

Is Li-Ion better than say NiMH?]

Yes. no self-discharge.You can store it for 6 months and have it ready to
use without having to recharge it first or replace a failed battery pack.

Any brands to consider such as Black and Decker new GPX
system? Milwaukee's?

Makita,other Name brands too.
I'd not pick Black and Decker cordless power tools,myself.

I'm only buying the hand vac and battery system for
now..... but since I have no other power tools "might"
need the drill or saw at some point.

A drill/driver is useful. Maybe a circ saw.

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Jim Yanik
jyanik
at
kua.net