tired rechargable batteries

ptjl | Posted in John White on May 3, 2008 05:57am

I own a wonderful Bosch 13.3 volt drill driver and the batteries have run their useful life. Replacing the batteries is cost prohibitive. I can buy a new unit with two batteries for about the same cost as two replacement batteries. I hate the thought of throwing away a perfectly good drill driver. I though I saw a reference somewhere to companies that will rebuild the rechargeable batteries for a reasonable cost. do you know where I can locate this service? I would also be interested in finding anyone who has tried the rebuild service.

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JohnWW | May 05, 2008 12:50am | #1
If you do a google search for "battery rebuild service" you'll find several companies that can do the job. I have no direct experience with any company so it might be worth asking on the regular Knots site. With luck you might get some feedback about specific rebuilders.

John White
firewoodworker | May 09, 2008 10:26am | #2
I had the same problem an opted for a new drill.
I wired up my old drill with a cigarette plug and keep it on my boat. That way I always have a useable drill available as I have no way of recharging a cordless away from the dock.
Bob

ptjl | May 10, 2008 06:17am | #3
thanks for the suggestion. I have already purchased a new drill. I am going to try a battery rebuild. the old bosch has a wonderful feel. it is nice to have one set up for drilling and one for screw driving.