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Makita 192638 6 9120 9 3 5 Volt 1 1 3 Amp Hour NiCad Pod Style Battery

Makita’s 9.6-volt Nickel-Cadmium Battery has a longer run time, lasts longer, and produces no “memory effect.” Its multi-contact terminals ensure a tight connection to the power tool, even under extreme conditions, and the shock-absorbing construction protects the battery cells against dust and vibration. This battery fits all Makita 9.6-volt cordless tools (pod style).

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars New Battery for Old Makita
I got my Makita drill used, several years ago, when a sheet metal construction group replaced their old Makitas with a newer version. My Makita came with two batteries. Recently, just when my sons were beginning a project during which my Makita would be used extensively, one of the old batteries died. I found a 9-3/5-Vold NiCad replacement battery on Amazon; the price was very good, so I ordered two of this item.

The batteries arrived in excellent condition, in the time frame promised. I am very pleased to report that my old Makita is acting like a new drill with the new batteries, and my sons’ project has gone much more quickly because of the “new energy” these batteries provide.

5 Stars Makita Battery
Order one of these. No complaints. It is a Makita brand battery and it appears to be exactly like my old Makita battery. Works great.

5 Stars Makita 192638-6 9120 NiCad pod style battery
My husband was very happy and satisfied (I would say delighted) with this product and Amazon, and he doesn’t usually like to order by internet or catalog!

5 Stars Electric drill battery
The Makita pod style electric rechargable battery is great and at a good price. Arrived in good time.

5 Stars renewed energy
brought my drill back to like new performance. I’m a boat mechanic and use my drill and flashlight all day long. After 5 years the old batteries needed constant charging so i broke down and bought one. I was glad i did and you will be too!

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DeWalt DC9091 XRP 14 4 Volt 2 4 Amp Hour NiCad Pod Style Battery

Step up to the extra power of the DeWALT14.4-volt XRP battery pack. This high-capacity NiCad (nickel cadmium) battery delivers 40 percent more run time than standard NiCads. That means you can work longer—drive more screws, bore more holes—and spend less time swapping out and recharging batteries.

The XRP pack, which stands for eXtended Run-time Performance, will fit all of DeWALT’s 14.4-volt cordless tools and chargers, except its Univolt tools. Finally, remember to recycle your old batteries. –Joseph Truini

What’s in the Box
One rechargeable 14.4-volt XRP NiCad (nickel-cadmium) battery

User Ratings and Reviews

4 Stars Dewalt 14.4 volt battery
The price for these batteries was very reasonable compared to the full price. I would recommend these to anyone needing new 14.4 volt Dewalt batteries.

5 Stars Vince
These XRP batteries are a lot better than the original battery if your drill was made after about 1999. My original batteries only lasted about 3-4 years on my new drill (purchased 2004). I have a Dewalt 14.4V I bought in 1994 and still use the original batteries. One word of caution, the XRP batteries will not fit in the older drill case whether on or off the drill because they are larger. The older case has a more molded appearance on the inside and is double wall plastic.

5 Stars DeWalt 14.4v NiCad replacement battery
I was disappointed in the DeWalt 14.4 volt batteries that came with my drill/driver. When one totally died during a project I sent my wife out to get a replacement battery. She returned with a NiCad version which I loved. It holds a charge extremely well and lasts much, much longer between charges. I was so impressed that I got a second one and recycled my remaining (operable) original battery. It makes using the drill much more practicle.

5 Stars DeWalt Battery
There’s not much to say it’s a battery, but so far it seems to be working great

5 Stars Great power, high output
Bought a set of DeWalt tools, which included two XRP 14.4v batteries and a charger over four years ago. I didn’t really use the set much until the last two years, when I suddenly had a couple of backyard projects. These batteries pack quite a charge, and provides plenty of power and duration, especially for the reciprocating saw and trim saw. Unfortunately, last weekend one of the batteries died out and wouldn’t take a charge anymore (it’s been on the wane for a couple months before that). I’m hoping the other one will continue to work, but now I’m stuck with only one working battery. I came nowhere near the advertised 1,200 charge/discharge cycles, so that was disappointing.

I’ve had these units for more than four years, so I can’t complain about one dying. While I agree that these batteries are excellent, and should be priced accordingly, I’m not sure they need to be quite that expensive. There are companies that’ll rebuild the battery pack, typically with longer-lasting sub-C cells, for less than the cost of a new one (but admittedly not by much). Based on trade reviews, the rebuilds either meet or exceed specifications, and I’m leaning that way not so much for the cost savings, but for the extended runtime.

So, in summary, these are absolutely great batteries. The NiCad technology is proven, dependable, and is suited well for high drain devices such as power tools. However, given the relative cost and simplicity of manufacturing a unit, you should be able to get more performance for less from a reputable battery rebuilder.

EDIT (12/04/2009): Bought a DeWalt DC9310 charger DeWalt DC9310 Heavy-Duty 7.2 Volt – 18 Volt 1 Hour Charger to replace DC9116 charger. The DC9310 was able to charge the dead DC9091 to ~12 volts consistently, indicating two dead cells. Battery is now usable again, but at 12 volts. While not ideal, it was good enough for me to effectively operate all the tools, thus extending the life of the battery.

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Black and Decker PS140 Fire Storm 14 2 5 Volt 1 2 5 Amp NiCad Pod Style Battery

The 14.4-volt Black & Decker stem type Battery No. PS140 FireStorm high output nickel cadmium battery with “no memory” technology provides up to 300 recharges. The “no memory” technology means you no longer have to fully drain the battery before each recharge. The Ni-Cad battery will provide extended on the job usefulness and extended shelf life compared to the older chemical battery technology. –C. Dwight Barnett

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars FIRE STORM
VERY NICE TO BE ABLE TO GET A HOLD OF THESE BATTERYS AT THE LOWEST PRICE ON THE NET.

PLUS FREE SHIPPING!!!! IHAVE RECENTLY PURCHASED VARIOUS PRODUCTS AND HAVE NO BONES TO PICK

WITH AMAZON.

PRICE HAS BEEN VERY SATISFACTORY AND FREE SHIPPING!!!!

2 Stars Poorly designed charger means poorly designed system
I have (had) two 14.4 PS140 batteries and the PS1514BU fast charger for my FireStorm drill. The charger and the batteries have died. I’m not surprised that the batteries have faded, but I am shocked that the charger gave up the ghost. I took the charger apart (it uses T15 security screws), and discovered some surprising points. There is no fuse or power limiting device. The charger failed with an open circuit in the primary of the transformer. I also expected a more sophisticated charging circuit. I do not have much faith in Black and Decker, and I suspect the charger is so poorly designed that it will kill itself trying to charge a battery pack with shorted cells. A sensible charger would not die even if asked to charge a dead short.

Instead of being in the position of needing just two battery packs (a $60 problem), I now need two packs and a charger (a $100 problem). The right approach appears be to chuck everything and get a new drill — one with a more sensible charging system. I wouldn’t trust a new Black and Decker charger because it might die down the road.

Although some people have suggested using a DeWalt charger, there may be a problem with that solution. The DeWalt battery packs have twice the ampere-hour capacity of the PS140, so they may use a higher trickle charge current. Typical trickle charge rates are set to completely charge a battery in 10 hours. Charging batteries at too high a rate will cause the cells to vent and age more quickly.

5 Stars Black and Decker 14.4 volt cordless drill battery
I didn’t feel like driving all over to get an extra battery for my drill and this was a great way to get it quicker in my opinion. When it showed up, very nicely packed, I charged it and it has performed great. I will buy more accessories like this again from Amazon.

5 Stars Amazon Made It Easy!
I had been looking for replacement batteries and could not find them locally without placing a special order. I tried Amazon, and not only did they have the batteries, but at a much better price than I had been quoted. As a bonus they arrived next day! Great Job Amazon!

4 Stars Does the Job
That’s about it. I took off a star because of the price. At least Amazon doesn’t gouge you like B&D does!

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DeWalt DC9091 XRP 14 4 Volt 2 4 Amp Hour NiCad Pod Style Battery

Step up to the extra power of the DeWALT14.4-volt XRP battery pack. This high-capacity NiCad (nickel cadmium) battery delivers 40 percent more run time than standard NiCads. That means you can work longer—drive more screws, bore more holes—and spend less time swapping out and recharging batteries.

The XRP pack, which stands for eXtended Run-time Performance, will fit all of DeWALT’s 14.4-volt cordless tools and chargers, except its Univolt tools. Finally, remember to recycle your old batteries. –Joseph Truini

What’s in the Box
One rechargeable 14.4-volt XRP NiCad (nickel-cadmium) battery

User Ratings and Reviews

4 Stars Dewalt 14.4 volt battery
The price for these batteries was very reasonable compared to the full price. I would recommend these to anyone needing new 14.4 volt Dewalt batteries.

5 Stars Dewalt NiCad Pod
Product works as good or better than the original. If your original NiCad requires frequent recharging you need to get a new one.

5 Stars DeWalt Battery
There’s not much to say it’s a battery, but so far it seems to be working great

5 Stars Great power, high output
Bought a set of DeWalt tools, which included two XRP 14.4v batteries and a charger over four years ago. I didn’t really use the set much until the last two years, when I suddenly had a couple of backyard projects. These batteries pack quite a charge, and provides plenty of power and duration, especially for the reciprocating saw and trim saw. Unfortunately, last weekend one of the batteries died out and wouldn’t take a charge anymore (it’s been on the wane for a couple months before that). I’m hoping the other one will continue to work, but now I’m stuck with only one working battery. I came nowhere near the advertised 1,200 charge/discharge cycles, so that was disappointing.

I’ve had these units for more than four years, so I can’t complain about one dying. While I agree that these batteries are excellent, and should be priced accordingly, I’m not sure they need to be quite that expensive. There are companies that’ll rebuild the battery pack, typically with longer-lasting sub-C cells, for less than the cost of a new one (but admittedly not by much). Based on trade reviews, the rebuilds either meet or exceed specifications, and I’m leaning that way not so much for the cost savings, but for the extended runtime.

So, in summary, these are absolutely great batteries. The NiCad technology is proven, dependable, and is suited well for high drain devices such as power tools. However, given the relative cost and simplicity of manufacturing a unit, you should be able to get more performance for less from a reputable battery rebuilder.

EDIT (12/04/2009): Bought a DeWalt DC9310 charger DeWalt DC9310 Heavy-Duty 7.2 Volt – 18 Volt 1 Hour Charger to replace DC9116 charger. The DC9310 was able to charge the dead DC9091 to ~12 volts consistently, indicating two dead cells. Battery is now usable again, but at 12 volts. While not ideal, it was good enough for me to effectively operate all the tools, thus extending the life of the battery.

5 Stars Vince
These XRP batteries are a lot better than the original battery if your drill was made after about 1999. My original batteries only lasted about 3-4 years on my new drill (purchased 2004). I have a Dewalt 14.4V I bought in 1994 and still use the original batteries. One word of caution, the XRP batteries will not fit in the older drill case whether on or off the drill because they are larger. The older case has a more molded appearance on the inside and is double wall plastic.

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Black and Decker FSB14 FireStorm 14 4 Volt NiCad Slide Style Battery

Rechargeable battery pack. High output nickel cadmium battery. For use with all spring loaded battery style FireStorm II cordless tools.

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Firestorm NiCad Battery
Received this replacement battery promptly and it has worked perfectly so far. Old battery would not hold a charge.

5 Stars B & D Charger
This charger is great because it shows when it is charging and when it is finished.

4 Stars Black & Decker Battery
After going through different websites we were glad to find the Black & Decker Slide Style Battery on Amazon.com. Finding the replacement battery saved us from buying a new power tool for my husband.

5 Stars New In Box = Perfect
The battery came New In Box. If you have to change the batteries it might be time to change the charger too. I had both of them go bad at the same time and a bad battery can kill you new charger. I actually had that happen. I read about it online and it happens quite often. I had to buy two chargers because the disclaimer said to replace both and it will not cover damage from bad batteries. Good for Black & Decker. Bad for Kit

5 Stars FireStorm Review
If there’s anything that makes a person angry on the job, it’s when his tools will not allow him to complete the job at hand. My FireStorm drill needs the best battery available that is fully charged and ready!! This battery fulfills that requirement. Thank you Black & Decker!!!

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