Makita batteries

[rocketmanbkk]

Does anyone use the Makita lxt range?

Genuine batts are £50+ fit bl1830

Copy batts £20

Is it a case of buy cheap but twice?

Any experiences?

Thx

Rct

 

[jewellers]

I purchased a genuine Makita battery when I first got my drill/driver and wanted it for my radio so I had 3 batteries on the go.
That was around 8 years ago and it still holds a charge and works fine so it pays to get genuine.

 

[joni os]

Makita batteries have micro chip that talks to charger and this can cause problems. Have replaced two batteries and one charger in past 3 years of moderate use. Running battery right down seems to increase chance of failure. Genuine parts available on line at substantial discount.

 

[jtsplumbing]

I've replaced about 4 For drill & saw Increased amp hr. for less than half price never had any problems with copy battery's

 

[Alex Knight]

I've had 3 genuine ones, one died after 2 year's, the other two still going after 5 years
Bought 3 fakes last February and they're still just about working although sometimes hassle charging them

 

[rocketmanbkk]

Thx all

I might buy 2 fakes & see how they go.

Will buy another genuine also at same time.

Cheers again

 

[Millsy 82]

I bought a few fake dewalts a few years back, the worked fine just didn't hold the charge for as long but didn't really make much difference. I can't say how long they lasted as after a year I went service and maintenance so never used them.

After about 3 years with no use I sold all my kit and recharged the batteries the 2 real ones still charged and worked the fakes didn't.

 

[josh]

Have recently bought two new makita batteries and a dewalt one offline from a seller called "powertoolmate" selling on ebay at a very competitive price, might be worth having a look.