Skip to Content.
Sympa Menu

homestead - Re: [Homestead] Homestead tools

homestead AT lists.ibiblio.org

Subject: Homestead mailing list

List archive

Chronological Thread  
  • From: Gene GeRue <genegerue AT ruralize.com>
  • To: homestead AT lists.ibiblio.org
  • Subject: Re: [Homestead] Homestead tools
  • Date: Fri, 19 Nov 2004 17:02:43 -0700


The batteries used on cordless tools are dry cells. If they are charged at too high a voltage they heat up. If there is a malfunction they can heat to the point of ignition.

Another thing the guy at the DeWalt store said was on that issue of heat. I said that future purchases would be 18 volt rather than my present 14.4. He said I should reconsider because the smaller batteries have fewer cells and cool down faster after load stops, which increases battery life. The big die young.






Archive powered by MHonArc 2.6.24.

Top of Page