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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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DEWALT DC730KA Heavy Duty Cordless 14 4 Volt Compact Drill Driver

The heavy-duty DeWalt DC730KA Drill/Driver is a compact, cordless tool back by the power of a high-performance frame-less motor. With the ability to deliver 300 unit watts of maximum power and dual speed capability, this versatile drill/driver makes it easy to take on tough tasks, while the 1/2-inch ratcheting chuck prevents bit slippage, so you get more precise results. At just 4.3 pounds and 8.2 inches long, it’s comfortable to use for a sustained period of time, and it’s a perfect fit for jobs in tight spaces. Also offering the extended tool life provided by all-metal planetary gears, a built-in LED that makes it easy to see your work surface, and convenient onboard storage that prevents misplaced bits, this tool is built around features users need. Also included in this kit is a one-hour charger, two 14.4-volt batteries, a screwdriver bit, and a durable kit box for easy transport. This DeWalt high-performance industrial tool is backed by a 3-year limited warranty.

User Ratings and Reviews

4 Stars pretty good
Good drill driver, 14v is better than 12… You will notice that when you release the trigger in 2nd

speed(only 2nd) that it grinds to a stop. That is normal according to a Dewalt repair tech I showed to in person.

This thing drives good, a bit better than the 12v, and drills good, I use 2nd speed for drill even though they say use speed 1 in manual. Is a bit shorter than my old 12v but is a bit heavier too. But ok.Worth 135$. Too bad the Panasonics are so stupidly overpriced.

4 Stars Nice drill for the money
Overall I would recommend this product to anyone needing a quality drill but does not require the extra power of an 18V unit on a daily basis. As a result of not being an 18V unit, it is substantially less bulky and easier to handle in tighter corners. Dual batteries is nice in that you can be charging one while the other is in use — something I had to do very frequently during a recent home renovation.

5 Stars Great Product
Shipped faster than expected and is powerful, light weight, and just all around a great buy

4 Stars carry case design
The drill itself is performing very well. It’s the DeWalt carry/storage case that needs improvement. My previous drill was a Makita, its carry/storage case had room inside for me to store a 35 piece drill driver set in its own hard case. This allowed me to grab the drill in its case and go, without having to remember to carry the drill driver set separately like I have to now with the DeWalt. The DeWalt case is actually larger than the Makita, but there is too much space wasted on plastic molding. The interior space could easily be reconfigured to accommodate a case for drills/drivers.

Richard

Rutland, MA

5 Stars Dewalt Drill/Driver
I have several DeWalt tools. I consider them to be industeral stringth. I also have another 14.4 drill older model. This model defently outpreforms my older model. Its also more compact. Good tool.

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Milwaukee 48 11 1830 V18 18 Volt 3 0 Amp Hour Lithium Ion Slide Style Battery

The Milwaukee 48-11-1830 v18 18-volt 3.0 amp hour lithium-ion slide style battery provides up to 50-percent longer run-time than 18-volt NiCd batteries. It has superior cold weather operation and allows near full run-time performance down to -4 degrees Fahrenheit. It is a 14.4-volt nicd battery weight with 18-volt power. It features v-technology batteries that provide fade-free power until the end of discharge. It comes with a 5-year/2000-charge warranty and is compatible with all Milwaukee 18- to 28-volt batteries.

User Ratings and Reviews

4 Stars Milwaukee Lithium Ion Battery
I have no issues with this battery. I bought a new cordless sawzall, and charger with this battery and everybody is working fine. This battery works with my old Cordless 18v drill(slide on). I needed a new battery and charger so i bought these after reading which will work with my older cordless. Some wont so buy the right unit. They also will turn off not just slow down when out of a charge, but they work about as long as the older batteries. Time will tell if they hold up over the years. Good Buy

5 Stars works great
Bought the V18 with a quick charger. It was fully charged in 45 minutes. That was a week ago and I’m still using it about 1 hour daily in my Milwaukee worksite radio. It still has a strong charge. So far, I’m very pleased with this purchase.

4 Stars cold weather performance my ass
I for one can tell you these batteries WILL NOT LAST in cold weather. We set out on jobs in cold weather, and by cold I mean 30degrees, these batteries died in 1/8 the normal time they do. This cold weather statement is a flat out lie. now in warmenr temps you cannot beat them, they run all day. We’ve been using milwaukee tools for 3 years now and they ROCK, but please PLEASE don’t belive the cold weather hype

4 Stars Does the job…

Purchased an older 2007 Milwaukee Drill without battery and charger from UBID . This battery combo works great with the drill. The tool is well balanced. Drill time is repectable aa well as the torque.

Cons:

The only issue with Milwaukee now is that the battery will not fit the case the drill came in…

5 Stars Powerful & Long Lasting, But Make Sure This is the One You Need
Earlier this year Milwaukee completely revamped their 18V Lithium-Ion tool lineup and changed how the battery packs fit. This is the older style which is also compatible with older Milwaukee 18V tools that originally came with Ni-Cad batteries. I have had two of these packs for about a year now and they are both still working very well. Keep your eyes open, because there are some amazing clearance deals around on the old generation Milwaukee 18V tools. Over the past year I’ve gotten the circular saw, hammer drill, vacuum, Sawzall and a flashlight all at less than 25% of the original street prices.

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Black and Decker FSB18 FireStorm 18 Volt NiCad Slide Style Battery

If you’ve got Black & Decker tools that run on 18-volt batteries, you may as well stop reading here and just click on “Add to Shopping Cart.” This Ni-Cad battery is a must-have for all Black & Decker tool owners.

Black & Decker has built in a “no memory” technology that gives you 500 recharges (and more, we’ve heard) without ever losing capacity. And we could be wrong, but we think these do seem a little more powerful than the batteries that come with Firestorm and other Black & Decker 18-volt tools. But like those, these slide super-easily on and off tools, so even smaller hands have no trouble with them.

We bet you’re headed over to the “Add to Shopping Cart” button now. Excellent choice.–Kris Jensen-Van Heste

What’s in the Box
18-volt nickel cadmium slide battery

User Ratings and Reviews

1 Star Cannot be charged
There is no problem with shipping. However, the battery itself simply cannot be charged. and it is too much trouble to return as it came in with the plastic wrap. Too bad!

1 Star VERY disappointed!
I give a rating of ZERO since I never received the product. Twice I had to return my shipment because the stock-pullers sent the wrong batteries! I finally had to get a full refund and go elsewhere.

Doesn’t seem that the Firestorm FSB18 is available any longer.

3 Stars Review
The battery seems to be as good as it gets today. Battery technology needs improving. The battery last about one year. That seems adequate.

3 Stars NOT LABELED FIRE STORM AS SHOWN
I AM NOT SURE IF I RECEIVED THE FIRE STORM OR NOT. I CERTAINLY ORDERED THAT BRAND NAME. I RETAINED THE CARD THAT WAS ATTACHED TO THE BATTERIES….THEY HAVE A DESIGNATION OF HPB18. THERE ARE NO WORDS NOR DESIGNATIONS OF FIRE STORM ON THE BRAND VARIETY PACKING SLIP. THUS I WANT TO KNOW JUST EXACTLY WHAT I RECEIVED????

HERB WELDON,

5 Stars FireStorm 18 Volt NiCad Battery
Received the replacement battery for my 18 Volt B&D drill. Seems to charge fast and has plenty of power.

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Makita DC18RA Rapid Battery Charger for Li Ion Batteries

7.2V-18V, Lithium-ion Charger, Technology Controls Current, Voltage & Temperature To Maximize Battery Life, Central Processing Unit (CPU), Analyzes Data From The Battery’s Memory Chip, Forced Air Cooling Fan, Cools The Battery By Forcing Cool Air Through The Battery’s Built In Air Vents, Fast Charging Quickly Charges An 18V, 3.0A Hour Lithium-ion Battery In Only 45 Minutes.

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars fast charger
This is much better and faster charger than the older style makita sold with the original lxt tool kits.

4 Stars nice charger
this charger is great. full battery after 15 min whats to think about. This charger has a fan on the bottom, it seems to suck up any and all construction site mess. haven’t had a problem yet but it makes you wonder what its doing with the dirt.

5 Stars Makita Li-Ion Charger
Great purchase. The product was a great price plus it was shipped promptly. I’m very pleased with the purchasing process. I would definitly buy from this seller in the future.

5 Stars Nice
I haven’t done the voltage and charge-discarge test to test it right (and am not the guy to do that,) but I sell batteries, solar electric products and such for a living, and the sound, action and ultimate performace so far is killer. If you get, let’s say, B&D ‘Firestorm’ 18 volt batteries, the charger is DUMB and doesn’t know when the battery is charged, when to lay off the battery and keep a voltage-sustaining charge to it (instead of cramming amps into a charged battery and overheating and killing your battery over time.) This one seems to do it right. The Makita stuff is really good, esp. this ‘lithium’ line of product. I have 6 different tools and they all are really, really good.

The Makita lithium hammer drill is 3 times faster than the B&D CORDED hammer drill I had. I did 200 block-penetrating, hurricane shutter drills with the B&D and then decided to get the Makita.

SO much easier, quiter and quicker with the Makita (and it’s a cordless!.) I could have saved myself a lot of time and hearing using quality tools like Makita. Live and learn.

Mt

5 Stars Makita DC18RA
I know nothing about Makita products. This one I ordered for my father. The shipping was fast and I got what I wanted. He was happy and so was I. Thank you.

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