Re-Celling batteries - who's good?
 

My Bosch batteries (14.4V 2.6Ah NiMh's, supplied with Bosch blue pro
tools) are getting to the point where I'm swapping them onto the
charger all the time - not much capacity, and even if unused self
discharge all too quickly. They're probably around 4 years old and on
busy days, even when new, would be cycled several times a day - so I
think they've done their time and until very recently delivered
excellent results.

So I can either buy new ones from an official supplier (around £75
each), get them from a reputable ebay trader (around £45 for someone
I can be confident is selling genuine kit), find a deal on a new tool
with higher capacity cells in the bundle (probably a bit less than 2
new cells from an official supplier - though there's no particular
tool I need right now) - or I can have a look at getting them re-
celled.

Anyone done this and can make a recommendation?

I'm looking for a re-celling service that will produce results as good
as new genuine cells from bosch, rather cheapest.

Re-Celling batteries - who's good?
 

wrote in message
...
My Bosch batteries (14.4V 2.6Ah NiMh's, supplied with Bosch blue pro
tools) are getting to the point where I'm swapping them onto the
charger all the time - not much capacity, and even if unused self
discharge all too quickly. They're probably around 4 years old and on
busy days, even when new, would be cycled several times a day - so I
think they've done their time and until very recently delivered
excellent results.

So I can either buy new ones from an official supplier (around £75
each), get them from a reputable ebay trader (around £45 for someone
I can be confident is selling genuine kit), find a deal on a new tool
with higher capacity cells in the bundle (probably a bit less than 2
new cells from an official supplier - though there's no particular
tool I need right now) - or I can have a look at getting them re-
celled.

Anyone done this and can make a recommendation?

I'm looking for a re-celling service that will produce results as good
as new genuine cells from bosch, rather cheapest.

With that sort of use I'd be going ebay. Being a cheapskate, I just
successfully re-celled one of my Ryobi packs myself, but my use is VERY
much lighter. The soldering was quite fiddly and ISTR the cells cost over
£20.

Incidentally, how can you be sure your ebay trader is really selling genuine
kit?

Re-Celling batteries - who's good?
 

wrote:
My Bosch batteries (14.4V 2.6Ah NiMh's, supplied with Bosch blue pro
tools) are getting to the point where I'm swapping them onto the
charger all the time - not much capacity, and even if unused self
discharge all too quickly. They're probably around 4 years old and on
busy days, even when new, would be cycled several times a day - so I
think they've done their time and until very recently delivered
excellent results.

So I can either buy new ones from an official supplier (around £75
each), get them from a reputable ebay trader (around £45 for someone
I can be confident is selling genuine kit), find a deal on a new tool
with higher capacity cells in the bundle (probably a bit less than 2
new cells from an official supplier - though there's no particular
tool I need right now) - or I can have a look at getting them re-
celled.

Anyone done this and can make a recommendation?

I'm looking for a re-celling service that will produce results as good
as new genuine cells from bosch, rather cheapest.

I'd be interested in knowing that as well. My 14.4v Mak is showing the same
symptoms.


--
Dave - The Medway Handyman
www.medwayhandyman.co.uk

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wrote:
My Bosch batteries (14.4V 2.6Ah NiMh's, supplied with Bosch blue pro
tools) are getting to the point where I'm swapping them onto the
charger all the time - not much capacity, and even if unused self
discharge all too quickly. They're probably around 4 years old and on
busy days, even when new, would be cycled several times a day - so I
think they've done their time and until very recently delivered
excellent results.

So I can either buy new ones from an official supplier (around £75
each), get them from a reputable ebay trader (around £45 for someone
I can be confident is selling genuine kit), find a deal on a new tool
with higher capacity cells in the bundle (probably a bit less than 2
new cells from an official supplier - though there's no particular
tool I need right now) - or I can have a look at getting them re-
celled.

Anyone done this and can make a recommendation?

I'm looking for a re-celling service that will produce results as good
as new genuine cells from bosch, rather cheapest.

Do a Google on Sanyo or Panasonic sub c cells of the correct capacity -
you'd need 12. And weep.

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In message
,
" writes
My Bosch batteries (14.4V 2.6Ah NiMh's, supplied with Bosch blue pro
tools) are getting to the point where I'm swapping them onto the
charger all the time - not much capacity, and even if unused self
discharge all too quickly. They're probably around 4 years old and on
busy days, even when new, would be cycled several times a day - so I
think they've done their time and until very recently delivered
excellent results.

So I can either buy new ones from an official supplier (around £75
each), get them from a reputable ebay trader (around £45 for someone
I can be confident is selling genuine kit), find a deal on a new tool
with higher capacity cells in the bundle (probably a bit less than 2
new cells from an official supplier - though there's no particular
tool I need right now) - or I can have a look at getting them re-
celled.

Anyone done this and can make a recommendation?

I'm looking for a re-celling service that will produce results as good
as new genuine cells from bosch, rather cheapest.


I've used these guys before, for large DeWalt packs and they did a good
job, maybe worth a phone call.
--
Bill

Re-Celling batteries - who's good?
 

In message , Bill
writes
I've used these guys before, for large DeWalt packs and they did a good
job, maybe worth a phone call.


Would be worth saying who they are I suppose !!!!!!

http://www.strikalite.co.uk/
--
Bill

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Incidentally, how can you be sure your ebay trader is really selling genuine
kit?

By reputation/feedback and because they're selling lots of Bosch
professional tools.

And by price - there's several traders selling "fits bosch" and about
£25, but for around £45 there's 3 reputable looking sellers.

Re-Celling batteries - who's good?
 

Bill wrote:
In message , Bill
writes
I've used these guys before, for large DeWalt packs and they did a
good job, maybe worth a phone call.


Would be worth saying who they are I suppose !!!!!!

http://www.strikalite.co.uk/

The page cannot be displayed



--
Dave - The Medway Handyman
www.medwayhandyman.co.uk

Re-Celling batteries - who's good?
 

Dave Plowman (News) wrote:


Do a Google on Sanyo or Panasonic sub c cells of the correct capacity
- you'd need 12. And weep.

I just did & didn't find much that made sense. Could you be a little nore
specific please Mr P?


--
Dave - The Medway Handyman
www.medwayhandyman.co.uk

Re-Celling batteries - who's good?
 

The Medway Handyman wrote:
Dave Plowman (News) wrote:


Do a Google on Sanyo or Panasonic sub c cells of the correct capacity
- you'd need 12. And weep.

I just did & didn't find much that made sense. Could you be a little
nore specific please Mr P?

That should be more :-)

I did find this, which is interesting;
http://www.kichline.com/chuck/fixit/makita/Default.htm


--
Dave - The Medway Handyman
www.medwayhandyman.co.uk

Re-Celling batteries - who's good?
 

On Fri, 20 Feb 2009 08:09:27 GMT, The Medway Handyman wrote:

Bill wrote:
In message , Bill
writes
I've used these guys before, for large DeWalt packs and they did a
good job, maybe worth a phone call.


Would be worth saying who they are I suppose !!!!!!

http://www.strikalite.co.uk/

The page cannot be displayed

'tis OK here.
--
Peter.
You don't understand Newton's Third Law of Motion?
It's not rocket science, you know.

Re-Celling batteries - who's good?
 

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The Medway Handyman wrote:
Dave Plowman (News) wrote:


Do a Google on Sanyo or Panasonic sub c cells of the correct capacity
- you'd need 12. And weep.

I just did & didn't find much that made sense. Could you be a little
nore specific please Mr P?

Basically, good provenance cells of that type will cost the thick end of
10 quid each if bought in small quantities.
'No name' ones from a reputable specialist perhaps half that.

So in conclusion if a genuine Bosch battery can be bought for 45 quid
you'll not get one re-celled to the same standard for less.

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Dave Plowman London SW
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Yup - just had a look inside my battery back (11 cells in a block,
plus 1 cell above in the part that couples with the tool) - rather
fiddly to get back together as something that will remain reliable
after a few drops.

The price of 12 suitable cells is coming out around £40 too - so
probably won't do it myself.

Re-Celling batteries - who's good?
 

I did find this, which is interesting;http://www.kichline.com/chuck/fixit/makita/Default.htm

It seems to be saying that it's not worth tinkering with worn out
battery packs.

Either buy new, or get them professionally recelled if this option is
significantly cheaper (in my case the cost of the cells seems to be
about the same as a new battery pack from ebay).

Re-Celling batteries - who's good?
 

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,
RubberBiker wrote:
Either buy new, or get them professionally recelled if this option is
significantly cheaper (in my case the cost of the cells seems to be
about the same as a new battery pack from ebay).

Provided the warranty the re-celler provides is as good as a maker's one.

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Dave Plowman London SW
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PeterC wrote:
On Fri, 20 Feb 2009 08:09:27 GMT, The Medway Handyman wrote:

Bill wrote:
In message , Bill
writes
I've used these guys before, for large DeWalt packs and they did a
good job, maybe worth a phone call.


Would be worth saying who they are I suppose !!!!!!

http://www.strikalite.co.uk/

The page cannot be displayed

'tis OK here.

And here now, piggin wasn't this morning.


--
Dave - The Medway Handyman
www.medwayhandyman.co.uk

Re-Celling batteries - who's good?
 

wrote in message
...
My Bosch batteries (14.4V 2.6Ah NiMh's, supplied with Bosch blue pro
tools) are getting to the point where I'm swapping them onto the
charger all the time - not much capacity, and even if unused self
discharge all too quickly. They're probably around 4 years old and on
busy days, even when new, would be cycled several times a day - so I
think they've done their time and until very recently delivered
excellent results.

So I can either buy new ones from an official supplier (around £75
each), get them from a reputable ebay trader (around £45 for someone
I can be confident is selling genuine kit), find a deal on a new tool
with higher capacity cells in the bundle (probably a bit less than 2
new cells from an official supplier - though there's no particular
tool I need right now) - or I can have a look at getting them re-
celled.

Anyone done this and can make a recommendation?

I'm looking for a re-celling service that will produce results as good
as new genuine cells from bosch, rather cheapest.

I used this firm some while ago.
Good to deal with and the batteries are still holding up.
http://www.re-cell.co.uk/

Nick.

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In message , Huge
writes
On 2009-02-19, wrote:

I'm looking for a re-celling service that will produce results as good
as new genuine cells from bosch, rather cheapest.

Dunno if this guy does them;

http://www.bikesandbatterys.co.uk/

Looks interesting.



But I was dead pleased with the UPS I bought from him. I fully intend to
buy all my batteries from him in future.

(And never go in Bedford Batteries *ever* *again*.)

Their delivery drivers look good though!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What did they do to offend you?



--
Bill

Re-Celling batteries - who's good?
 

Yikes!

I have just got a quote back from http://www.strikalite.co.uk/ for
recelling my batteries - £90 each.

Re-Celling batteries - who's good?
 

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,
RubberBiker wrote:
I have just got a quote back from http://www.strikalite.co.uk/ for
recelling my batteries - £90 each.

Doesn't surprise me. The actual makers of power tools will buy in cells in
huge amounts - and have a regular order from the suppliers. No small firm
will get near the discount they get. Although I reckon there is a bit of a
conspiracy to keep sub c cells at an artificially high price on the retail
market. They probably account for the bulk of larger sizes made - yet
usually cost more than 'standard' ones.

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