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ok, so maybe it’s a given that you shouldn’t have 2 different amp batteries on an x2 tool (ie. have a 4amp and a 2amp on an x2 sawzall). But I was thinking that would be really convenient if, say you were using a drill with a 2amp battery and a 4amp on your multimaster and you needed to make a quick cut with your sawzall but you don’t want to go back to your truck to get it, could you just use those batteries you have with you without worrying about damaging the tool/batteries? And maybe it would only be fine if the batteries and Tool both had star protection, thoughts?
Most X2 tools have the fuel gauge and will not let you use batteries that are too low. A fully charged 2.0 and 4.0 should work fine until the 2.0 threshold is reached.
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FYI, I stuck a 2.0 and a 5.0 in my 2x Rotary Hammer, works fine. The tool flashes the battery gauge when the 2.0 drained too low, to prevent overdrain and battery damage.
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Yup it’s fine. It will indeed stop when the 2.0 goes low.
cool, thanks guys! I was just concerned since if you use 2 AAs (or AAAs, etc.) with different charges one’ll explode.
Hahaha no 🙂
But keep in mind that a compact pack can deliver half the current of a fatpack. Some high drain X2 tools like the Rotary hammer/ Recip could take a little performance impact if you start putting on compact battery packs.
Fat packs ( 3.0 amp and up ) are advised to get the most out of your tool’s performance but not required for it to work 🙂
eyeshot wrote:
On 21/06/2017 at 4:09 PM, eyeshot said:cool, thanks guys! I was just concerned since if you use 2 AAs (or AAAs, etc.) with different charges one’ll explode.
LOL That made my day.