Battery question?

[12seclx]

Ok, I have a 18v Snap-On impact wrench and the battery
just recently bit the dust.... So, I've been looking at my options
on a replacement.

#1. buy a new battery from Snap-On for $89 + $22 for an adapter since they've went to a different way of attaching the battery to the impact.

#2. buy a "rebuild" battery for $85. Same battery as I have now. It says it should last 500-800 cycles I believe... 1 year warranty.

#3. buy a $7 manual that shows how to rebuild a NiCd battery. This option almost sounds too good to be true.

If anyone has been down this road or would like to offer their .02, I would appreciate it. :D

[cstreu1026]

Who makes the manual? Did they tell you what kind of supplies you need? I would assume you might have to replace the annode, cathode, and/or electrolyte.

[Pitbull1052]

I deal with this quite often working for Cincybell..... we typically just replace them with the newest version the rebuilt one's don't seem to hold the same charge. But $7 bucks does sound worth a shot....

[facemelter71]

Rebuilding is easy.Just have to know how to solder a little bit.And as long as you can unbolt and seperate the case that holds the batteries its even better.

[12seclx]

Thanks everyone!

Looking for the right fix. Didn't know what kind of quality the rebuild ones would be. I'll steer clear of them.

[Timido]

There is a Battery Store in Harrison that is suposed to sell just the cells you can install them yourself. I have a couple batterys I need to replace or rebuild. Let me know how it goes for you

[Ranger50]

I was quoted $51+tax from the local Batteries Plus chain store to rebuild the battery pack for my POFS MAC 1/2" impact.

Brian

[mailman]

Crack the case open- you will find a bunch of AA-sized nicads all soldered together. Buy a bunch of nicad cells and solder them together just like the old ones. Badda bing.

I build battery packs that way all the time for model airplanes, and it is usually significantly cheaper.

[Jeff88coupe]

If your going to rebuild the battery pack...I'd see if you can get Nickle metal hydrid cells to replace the nicad ones with. They usually hold at least 25%+ more power (mA) than the nicad cells. NiMh cells are all i'll use in my digital dive camera and strobe light setup....can't swap batteries out underwater.

[NUTTSGT]

Ebay it and buy a new one.