[Shop-talk] #!@#*@* Cordless Drill Batteries!!!

[Pat Horne]

My main concern with converting any tool to a different type of battery 
is whether the charger for the old battery type will charge the new 
batteries completely, and not over charge them.  I have no idea how 
close Lithium Ion battery charging specs are to NiCads.

My uncle is working with a new (several year old) battery technology 
that I can't remember the name of. They are used in remote controlled 
airplanes to power the plane's engine. They are really finicky with 
their charging. If not charged exactly correctly the batteries explode!

Peace,
Pat

Thusly spake Randall:
>> There is no reason you couldn't pick up replacement cells 
>> (online or locally) and rebuild the pack yourself, if you can 
>> afford the time...
>>     
>
> This has got me wondering about converting the pack (& charger) to Li-ion.  
>
> Any suggestions on how to safely make permanent connections to the new cells
> ?  
>
> Randall
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