Will the ni-cad chargers (for the blue tools) work on the lithium battery?
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No, chargers for the Ni-Cad batteries will not work for Lithium batteries unless they are the 'duel chemistry' chargers, which will work for both battery types.
1660337
The standard charger is designed for nickel cadium batteries, No problem , Lithium ion might have issues
1898806
The simple answer would be "NO". If you are interested in buying this battery you should already own the charger that is included with the tool purchase. I owned several B&D; tools that used this battery. I do NOT recommend this battery or the different chargers that are available because they are not good quality and have a short life, in my experience.
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Hello,Maybe, but the lithium battery MUST be charged with the lithium charger. If you try charging with the ni-cad charger you will destroy the lithium battery. I have all green tools, no gray tools, so I really don't know. You would be better off buying the lithium version LST10012, which includes the larger 2.6 amp lithium battery & charger. The lithium battery is green on sides black on top. Some auction listings say lithium in the title, but are not. Look closely.Ken
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I purchased this charger for my son, as his old charger had died. He said that it did charge both his old ni-cad batteries, along with the newer lithium batteries. It also has a battery life indicator, that shows whether the battery is capable of being recharged or not. Hope this helps. Keith
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If I were to guess I would say you put it back in the charger after each use. That destroys ni-cad batteries. If you cannot replace the batteries (and then only put them back in the charger when the unit is dead or almost dead) do so, otherwise, you have just been educated on what they call ni-cad memory and why you should get lithium batteries if possible. I have had mine for about six months and I have not yet needed to recharge it and I use it almost daily.
1000230
If it is an 18 volt drill with a shoe mount this battery should work. If it's the high output standard or a Ni-Cad it does not matter. The only problem is the old style battery will not work in the Ni-Cad Charger.
628759
If your old charger is a 12-18 volt 48-59-0255. It is for ni-cad batteries only. Will Not Work. Lithium Ion contain a special circuit that will not work on a ni-cad charger. If your old charger is a 18-28 volt Li-ion & 18 volt Ni-cad 48-59-2818. It will work. Or a charger for only 18 volt Li-Ion will work
474137
I would check with Hitachi, but it looks like the same battery. Lithium Ion rather than Ni Cad.
735176
For the Skil 288 Cordless 18v Drill/Driver you can use the following battery models: Skil SB18C Skil SB18A Both are Ni-Cad, that is my experience. I do not know if it will work with Li-Ion
2081246
No, you will need the lithium charger for the lithium battery. But, your regular battery will work in the 18 volt impact driver.
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Javier, the drill and saw work with the lithium battery. The charger is included as is the battery. Buenas suerte!
628760
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.
1570300
Absolutely! It comes with the drill, flashlight, 2 batteries, set of drill bits and the charger which can be used for lithium and ni-cad battery packs compatible with this unit. Much lighter and lasts longer than ni-cad!
697113
don't know of a ni-cad battery that will fit. If a 12V ni-cad would fit it would work.
1605669
NO!!!! the charger must be designed for lithum. batteries. They make a dual charger but must be designed for lithum
460508
If you mean the big 4 amp battery w/ fuel gage, then yes. I have both ni-cad and li-on batteries; both work.