george [dicegeorge] wrote:
Several tools with rechargeable batteries have failed,
one is a LIDL nailer/stapler, with a 18volt 1.3amp battery.

Could I dismantle the battery case and power the stapler from the mains
using something like Maplin's

High Power Multi-Voltage Universal Laptop Power...
* Universal input voltage for use all over the world with suitable
travel adaptors
* Adjustable output voltage DC 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 18.5, 19, 19.5, 20,
22, 24V
* 6 amp to 8.5 amp current; dependent on voltage setting
http://www.maplin.co.uk/high-power-m...r-supply-98766


OR
Triple Power Supply
* DC 0 - 30V (2.5A), fixed DC 5 and 12V (0.5A) outputs
* Current can be limited from 0 to 2.5A using the ‘current’ control.
Triple Power Supply

OR something cheaper?

[g]
Very unlikely to be usable. Peak current from nicads is far greater than
the supplies you list.

The battery you quote would be 18v 1.3Ah which is NOT the same as 1.3amps

Just buy new nicads for it.
Bob