Conor Posted September 12, 2021 Posted September 12, 2021 Standard cordless drill with two 5ah batteries and charger for £150... Considering that the batteries are £100 each, great value. https://www.screwfix.com/p/makita-dhp453ste-18v-5-0ah-li-ion-lxt-cordless-combi-drill/487kg# 1
Declan52 Posted September 12, 2021 Posted September 12, 2021 Very good deal with 2 batteries and a charger as you say. Getting the drill for about £20. Buy an bare 18v Makita impact driver and that's you sorted, £60+.
dpmiller Posted September 14, 2021 Posted September 14, 2021 but knowing B&Q they've found a way to cheapen those batteries. 5Ah maybe, but crappy cells that will only power smaller devices perhaps...
Conor Posted September 14, 2021 Author Posted September 14, 2021 5 minutes ago, dpmiller said: but knowing B&Q they've found a way to cheapen those batteries. 5Ah maybe, but crappy cells that will only power smaller devices perhaps... I'll find out soon enough!!!
markc Posted September 14, 2021 Posted September 14, 2021 I love my makita battery stuff but I buy Yaber 5ah batteries and so far I can’t tell the difference.
Conor Posted September 17, 2021 Author Posted September 17, 2021 I can confirm the batteries are the real deal - after a quick charge I can't notice any performance difference between it and my original 3ah battery in my circular saw. The drill tho.... not so impressive. guess i'm too used to brushless motors. I't'll be going on ebay soon. 1
Nickfromwales Posted September 18, 2021 Posted September 18, 2021 (edited) 21 hours ago, Conor said: I can confirm the batteries are the real deal - after a quick charge I can't notice any performance difference between it and my original 3ah battery in my circular saw. The drill tho.... not so impressive. guess i'm too used to brushless motors. I't'll be going on ebay soon. I've bought 2 sets, maybe I will buy another two. The cheapest I could find a 4-pack of 5.0's was £260-£270, so for £300 I couldn't say no. I now have 2x drills, 2x chargers, and 2 x cases up for grabs if anyone wants them? I'll put them up on Market Place here over the weekend, or PM me with an offer anybody I already have the heavy duty brushless drills / impacts, plus an identical brushed drill as a backup, so these are completely superfluous to my requirements and need new homes. The warranty can be claimed by the new owners for 3 years trouble free motoring. I will register the batteries only in my name. Edited September 18, 2021 by Nickfromwales
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