On Sun, 24 May 2020 17:42:01 -0400, Fred McKenzie
wrote:

In article ,
Clare Snyder wrote:

On Sun, 24 May 2020 16:22:38 -0400, wrote:



They're 12 volt ni-cd.

Don't over think it ... the batteries are history.
12 volt ni-cads must be ~ 15 years old ?
.. the date might be on them.
John T.
I hate throwing out things that can be used - butunless there is a
lithium ion conversion for those tools retire them and replace with a
new set of lithium powered tools. Nicads are just not worth rebuilding
any more - IMNSHO

I agree, and have replaced most of my old Ni-cad tools. The newer
Lithium batteries hold their charge for MUCH longer periods.

If you insist on giving the old tools another chance, see if a company
like "Batteries Plus" will rebuild the old Ni-cad batteries or has
store-brand replacements.

If you do, remember that you have a tool whose battery has a limited
life. You could easily spend more on batteries than the cost of new
tools.

Fred
Another option for 12 volt tools is to add a "cord" and run them off
12 volt lead acid batteries