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Post by lynx on Aug 13, 2008 18:14:32 GMT
I have the older 14.4v 6280 makita with the 1.3a batteries. Either the charger or two of the batteries are on the way out. I don't want to spend alot on a cordless but was wondering if I got a 2.6a model, can i use these batteries in the bodies of the older drills?
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Post by davyowen on Aug 13, 2008 18:20:56 GMT
If the battery fits and the voltage is the same then you shouldn't have any problems. The A/h reading is just the capacity of the battery.
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Post by lynx on Aug 13, 2008 18:25:55 GMT
Nice one. Thanks
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Post by engineerone on Aug 13, 2008 18:38:10 GMT
certainly with the older dewalt stuff, you can use the 12 volt batteries in the 14 volt machines and vice versa, so i was told by a rep. paul  |
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Post by Scrit on Aug 13, 2008 19:06:12 GMT
In a word, yes. I use 3.oAh NiMH and 1.3Ah NiCd batteries on my Makita drills and impact driver interchangeably
Scrit
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Post by lynx on Aug 13, 2008 21:26:34 GMT
what about the chargers then?
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Post by Scrit on Aug 14, 2008 6:38:58 GMT
So long as your charger supports the voltage you'll be all right - the main difference I find is that my charger (DC1414F) takes twice as long to charge the 3.0Ah batteries as it does to charge the 1.3Ah ones. It won't do 18v batteries (although the 18v charger will do 12 and 14.4v batteries)
Scrit
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