Does My Old Cordless Screwdriver/ Drill Set Still Hold Up?

ugoleaf · Post by **ugoleaf** » Mon Oct 25, 2021 2:51 am

Hi. I bought this set back in 2011 from US since it was at least twice as expensive to buy locally.

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Does this set still hold up by today's standards? It has NiCAD batteries...

Grendel · Post by **Grendel** » Mon Oct 25, 2021 6:41 am

What do you mean by "still hold up"? If it still works as it should and the batteries charge and hold their charge then i would say the answer should be yes. No need to replace it just because it's only ten years old. In my workshop i have a couple of 14.4v dewalts with nicads still in use one of which dates from 2005 . The batteries don't seem to have the life they used to but i have several which compensates for that.

Rorschach · Post by **Rorschach** » Mon Oct 25, 2021 6:58 am

Use it till the drill or the batteries die, then upgrade to Lithium. No need to do anything now if it still works.

Argyll · Post by **Argyll** » Tue Oct 26, 2021 8:59 am

You can buy an adaptor for these that converts from Nicad to Lithium. I have one in my workshop. However, you will need to buy a lithium battery and charger.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/DCA1820-Batter ... 2844&psc=1

......Or you can buy compatible Nicad batteries.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/DC9096-Battery ... 5840&psc=1

I'm led to believe DeWalt still make original Nicad batteries which are due to be phased out spring 22. I'd buy a couple of sets of bushes as well just as spares.

if I were you though I'd just buy a new lithium drill with a couple of batteries.

big-all · Post by **big-all** » Tue Oct 26, 2021 1:36 pm

last time i looked 2 genuine nimh dewalt batteries was the same price or more than a spanking new dewalt drill and 2x5ah batteries