Best Buy:Makita BL1815 18-Volt 1.5 Ah Compact Lithium-Ion Battery
Product Description
18V, 1.5AH Lithium-ion Battery, Built In Memory Chip, Memorizes The Usage History & Communicates With The Charger, Less Weight, Lithium-ion Battery Weighs 40% Less Than Ni-MH Or Nickel Cadmium, Anytime Charge, Lithium-ion Batteries Have No Memory Effect & Can Be Charged At Any Time, Charging Technology Controls Current, Voltage & Temperature To Maximize Battery Life.
- 1.5 Amp Hours
- For use only with Makita Chargers DC18RA;DC18SC;DC24SA
- 5X lower self-discharge keeps battery cells active and ready to use after long period of storage
- Charging at any time will have no effect on the battery
- Battery's built-in Memory Chip communicates with the charger to maximize battery life
Makita BL1815 18-Volt 1.5 Ah Compact Lithium-Ion Battery Reviews
Makita BL1815 18-Volt 1.5 Ah Compact Lithium-Ion Battery Reviews
| 58 of 60 people found the following review helpful:  Excellent batteries as compared to other high-end brands, By Eric O. (California) - See all my reviews This review is from: Makita BL1830 18-Volt LXT Lithium-Ion Battery (Tools & Home Improvement) I have owned a set of Makita tools with the LXT batteries for a couple years now and I have noticed absolutely zero power loss or any other problems. I use them quite regularly whether building concrete forms, decks, remodels, etc. I can think of three things that may be happening to the batteries of those who have commented on bad performance or longevity; (1) Occasionally, batteries can be bad from the factory (I have yet to own a milwaukee tool with the new "V" or "M" series battery that holds up past a few months. I have both V28 and M12, and have had ALL packs replaced) (2) It is possible to have a bad charger which is damaging the batteries itself, or (3) Perhaps the users are taking them all the way to the point of stalling and complete discharge, and for that the batteries are truly not made to do. It is best that once you notice the battery pack is wearing down, to grab a fresh one and put the discharged on the charger to cool down and refresh. Also, if the batteries... Read more 21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:  Works fine for me..., By BF (OR) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase This review is from: Makita BL1815 18-Volt 1.5 Ah Compact Lithium-Ion Battery (Tools & Home Improvement) I went ahead and invested in a pair of these batteries despite the mixed reviews, figuring I'd at least get a year out of them with the warranty. So far, they've performed just fine, even on tools that are supposed to only use the BL1830. I mostly use them on the BHP454 drill (note: this is one of the tools that's keyed for the 1830 pack) and BTD141 impact driver when I'm not going to be using them for long, so the decreased runtime doesn't bother me. I also use them on the angle grinder and recip saw (after removing the little tab on the tools) for light work in tight spaces. I wouldn't want them to be my only batteries, but they're a great addition to a couple of the larger batteries if you have a few tools that can use them.These slim packs are very handy on the drill, impact, and flashlight- the lighter weight and smaller size are noticeable, especially with the smaller (BDF/BHP452) drills. However, buyer beware when it comes to using them on the 'heavier' tools, as... Read more 17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:  Premature battery death gets covered by extended warranty, By This review is from: Makita BL1815 18-Volt 1.5 Ah Compact Lithium-Ion Battery (Tools & Home Improvement) As many other reviewers have noted, the Makita LXT line of tools are excellent when the batteries are functioning properly. I have had 4 of the tools, with 3 batteries total, a little over a year with just occasional serious hobby use. One of my 1.5 amp-hour batteries has failed after about 6 recharge cycles, but beyond my 12 month battery warranty. The Makita service center said the battery has an internal memory counter of the number of charge cycles: mine did indeed show 5. The batteries *should* last about 1,000 charge cycles. The rep told me that if a battery has fewer than ~150 cycles, they replace it free, independent of age.I know this is not a substitute for working right the first time, but in my experience it appears Makita is making a good faith effort on the battery problem. Despite this serious blemish, I think I would make the same Makita purchase decision again. |
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