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Hey JC/Gang,
I had (I think) a good idea for a sticky. Battery technology and care is a popular topic on many forums including this one. Why not make a sticky regarding battery tech that answers some common questions? I’m thinking:
Nicad
Pros
Cons
Charging Tips if used daily (follow the manual)
Charging Tips if used infrequently (not found anywhere in the manual)
Expected life cycle if treated well
Shelf life
Storage Tips
NiMH
Same breakdown as above
Lithium Ion (non-DeWALT)
Same breakdown as above
Lithium Ion (DeWALT Nano)
Same breakdown as above
I found this post – it even mentions DeWalt Nano. I’m not sure how accurate the information is, but maybe this would be a good starting point for a authoritative sticky?
http://forum.drc.su/cordless-power-tool-batteries-nicd-vs-nimh-vs-liion-vt4187.html
Batteries are a sticky subject all together… no pun intended. I would be up for creating a board dedicated just for FAQ for batteries and anything else tool related.
