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I have been told that Batteries Plus may be able to rebuild them. Don't quote me on that however. I haven't taken mine in yet.
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I've tried to run the batteries flat; clamping the trigger on, then recharging and then completely discharging again, it's never made a difference - when the battery stops holding a good long charge it's time for new batteries, however the replacement batteries often cost more than the drill did originally.
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'93 F-250, - most original at 252K miles, rebuilt E4OD 220K miles
I've tried to run the batteries flat; clamping the trigger on, then recharging ...
For reconditioning to be successful, it has to be on a cell-by-cell basis. You can't do the entire battery pack at once.
When a dormant cell won't hold a charge overnight, it's all but certain that it's suffering from dendrite growth.
(see Can you shock a cell phone battery? )
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Douglas Campbell, P.E.
1986 Isuzu P'up, 177,673.8 miles.
- Hella headlights (highly recommended)
- DOT C-2 back end (also recommended)
- R-12 air conditioner converted to R-406a. Saved ozone and money
- 4.1:1 final drive converted to 3.4:1. Quieter, better mileage but it's a good thing I live in the flat Midwest.
- 9/22/2007, age 21: Still running well when reluctantly sent away for reincarnation, due to body & frame rust.
Last edited by drcampbell; 02-05-2008 at 08:30 AM.
Not trying to be overly picky - but I thought that the branched growths that occur in batteries were called "Dendrites" from the from Greek word "dendron," which means "tree.."
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Auto Hubs & Cab Clearance Lights. Autometer water temp, tranny temp, & vaccuum
gauges. Line-X Bedliner, & the "incredible self-locking tailgate." White Night Backup
Lights & Volvo-eating Class V Hitch. Reverse Sensors.
... I thought that the branched growths that occur in batteries were called "Dendrites" ...
Right you are. I have corrected my posts on the topic.
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Douglas Campbell, P.E.
1986 Isuzu P'up, 177,673.8 miles.
- Hella headlights (highly recommended)
- DOT C-2 back end (also recommended)
- R-12 air conditioner converted to R-406a. Saved ozone and money
- 4.1:1 final drive converted to 3.4:1. Quieter, better mileage but it's a good thing I live in the flat Midwest.
- 9/22/2007, age 21: Still running well when reluctantly sent away for reincarnation, due to body & frame rust.
Last edited by drcampbell; 02-05-2008 at 01:47 PM.
Batteries Plus rebuilt my Milwaukee 18 volt packs. At the time, 1 yr ago, they could only rebuild the packs if they had removable tops with screws. If its sealed, they would not attempt the rebuild.
Batteries Plus rebuilt my Milwaukee 18 volt packs. At the time, 1 yr ago, they could only rebuild the packs if they had removable tops with screws. If its sealed, they would not attempt the rebuild.
Some may, we've had one guy carefully cut it open with a razor blade and repair them before.
The Rigid stuff at home depot though warantees the batteries forever though...
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