Re: The next revolution in battery technology?
Guess what?? It's here, but the cheaper method is building the packs yourself. Go to E-Bay and
look for Dewalt 36V Batteries. It will cost you anywhere from $75.00 and up depending on how many
people are bidding. Also Google A123 batteries and look for the "How to Build A123 packs." In the
build thread, there is a how to dismantle the Dewalt 36V pack. One of the better and better priced
chargers for these batteries is the FMA Cellpro 4s charger. FMA also sells the battery packs, if you have no desire to build your own.
BTW.. shipping is $20.00, plus a $2.00 insurance fee. The Dewalt Battery Pack contains 10 individual
cells. Each cell is rated at 3.6 volts and 2300 Mah. a 2 cell battery pack will weight about an ounce
more than the Fromco 2600Mah pack, but will last longer than the 5200Mah pack. At least, that is
what is being said by those who have already tried them.
As is usual, costs for this new technology will be initialy high on the market. The costs will dip slightly
until demand for them grows. It will then go to who knows how high.
Do the research.. you may be happy you did.
Gerald
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