can i use the lithium battery with my 18 v nicad system
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As long as the tools are have One + labels either type of One + battery should work fine. You do need to make certain that you use the correct chargers though! Do NOT mix up the chargers! Lithium requires a much more advanced charging system.
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No, The old nicad charger will not charge new lithium batteries . The new lithium batteries will work on old One+ tools.
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Scott, Yes according to the manual it can be used on 18V Nicd batteries. The settings allow for charging and discharging, it is also allows you to select amp charge rate.
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I purchased the XR (extended run) NiCad batteries for this unit, but you can use the XRP lithium packs with it.
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I don't see why not as long as it is 18 volt and will fit. Keep in mind that Lithium ion does not develop as much torque as Ni-cad since it discharges at a slower rate.
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Hello! I have several 18V Ryobi Lithium batteries. This is where I use the this charger. Works great! RCH
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18v is the past (NiCad), they will be retiring this line. 20v ( Lithium Ion) is the future, it is lighter, no "memory" to deal with. If given the choice to start, with go with 20v system, that the future in B &D; cordless.
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You can use the Lithiom Ion batteries as long as they are 18 volt. The charger that comes with the set is a Ni Cad charger so it will not charge the Lithiom Ion batteries.
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These lithium will work on the older NiCd. 18V. XRP. Tools. They will give you much more battery life.
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I really don't think so, but I would check the Ryobi website FAQ. One immediate test you can do in the store is if the Li-Ion battery even fits into the old NiCd receiver.
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YES, I have both 18v Nicad and 18v Lithium batteries and they both work, although when using the Lithium battery the tool seems to have more power. Maybe just my imagination. To my knowledge all 18v DeWalt batteries will work in all 18v DeWalt tools. I really like mine, well worth the money.
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Yes,18 volt is 18 volt as far as Dewalt tools. The charger is different for lithium than ni-cad.
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You will need the charger for lithium batteries. The NICAD charger will not work with the lithium batteries, however, the lithium charger will charge both batteries.
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I know that Milwaukee makes chargers that work for Nicad and v18 LION batteries. BUT, I am not sure if their early Nicad chargers are compatible. What I do know is that the V18 batteries are some of the worst I have seen, and you probably don't want them even if they are compatible with your charger.
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You need a lithium battery charger. You can also purchase a Charger that. will charge both lithium and NiCD batteries . Do not try to charge a lithium battery with a NiCD charger.
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I have an 18v Ni-Cd battery that charges most of the time and a lithium-ion battery that charges no problem. So, it may be a little finicky with the Ni-Cd batteries, but works fantastic for the Lithium-Ion batteries!
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See answer from Alex - he is correct. New charger charges NiCad and Lithium Ion. Old NiCad only compatible with NiCad.