Michael McKenna Posted January 6, 2013 Report Share Posted January 6, 2013 While the jacket isn't technically a tool I'd appreciate any insight people might have. I bought the jacket and found the standard M12 lithium battery (model #48-11-2401) doesn't have enough power for an acceptable runtime even on the lowest setting. I found that the battery lasted only about 1.5 hrs on low. Since I don't want to load my pockets with extra batteries I tried my M18 standard size battery (model #48-11-1815). On high I get almost 3hrs but with more battery bulk. To me this is an acceptable runtime but if I could get even more time that would be better. So here's my question: would the M12 XC have more runtime than a standard M18?M12 XC = 3 amp hours - 32 wattM18 standard = 1.5 amp hours - 27 wattNot having an electrical engineering background does the M12 XC have more juice/runtime than the M18? I know there are factors like which heat setting (L, M or H). I typically wear it at medium. Does the 12v vs. 18v have any bearing?Thanks for taking the time to read and comment.Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted January 8, 2013 Report Share Posted January 8, 2013 Well, I can't say for sure, but it's certainly a plausible theory. If it were me, I'd jump straight to the new 4.0ah M12 XC batteries.Homedepot.com has them for $79 HERE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted January 8, 2013 Report Share Posted January 8, 2013 WTH?!?!?! What's up with these stupid ads? As far as the jacket goes, I got nothing but do you like the coat, I was thinking of getting one? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric - TIA Posted January 9, 2013 Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 Wow that's a great question. I agree with Conductor and would go with the M12 4.0Ah battery. I will have to check with mine and see how long it runs on the M12 XC 3.0 Ah battery.Overall I think the coat is very nice. If you buy one, you have to buy one that fits a little snug. If the jacket is big on you, I guess it doesn't heat as well. The only thing I don't like about the jackets are you just can't throw it in the washer when it gets dirty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted January 9, 2013 Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 Can they be dry cleaned? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opcruzer Posted April 26, 2013 Report Share Posted April 26, 2013 I can get 2-3 hours on low-med with my 1.5 hour batteries and have not tried the XC batteries yet. I love the coat and get alot people asking me about it. I agree with the post above, you need to try one on before buying because it needs to fit snug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR99 Posted April 30, 2013 Report Share Posted April 30, 2013 This could be a huge seller for Milwaukee The problem is Home Depot has no jackets to try on in store so you can get the sizing right plus people need to see it in person to get an idea on how it works. Milwaukee really should have a nice kiosk so you can order the m12 jackets and even get the embroidering done on the high vis models, and besides dealing with the jackets it could be used for ordering tools that a local store would never inventory. I bought 3 different sizes to try, and you should have seen the reactions from the csr people they had no idea anything like this was out. I also get a ton of people asking me why my jacket glows in the middle of winter they love the idea with the packs having the ability to power cordless tools. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted April 30, 2013 Report Share Posted April 30, 2013 This could be a huge seller for Milwaukee The problem is Home Depot has no jackets to try on in store so you can get the sizing right plus people need to see it in person to get an idea on how it works. Milwaukee really should have a nice kiosk so you can order the m12 jackets and even get the embroidering done on the high vis models, and besides dealing with the jackets it could be used for ordering tools that a local store would never inventory. I bought 3 different sizes to try, and you should have seen the reactions from the csr people they had no idea anything like this was out. I also get a ton of people asking me why my jacket glows in the middle of winter they love the idea with the packs having the ability to power cordless tools.Agreed. Demo jackets would be a great idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opcruzer Posted May 7, 2013 Report Share Posted May 7, 2013 If you go to your local contractor supply store they will have them. Around here the one I use is Tool Depot www.tooldepot247.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Julian Posted December 3, 2016 Report Share Posted December 3, 2016 My local Fastenal store has a few in stock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp56 Posted December 3, 2016 Report Share Posted December 3, 2016 On 4/30/2013 at 2:03 PM, DR99 said: This could be a huge seller for Milwaukee The problem is Home Depot has no jackets to try on in store so you can get the sizing right plus people need to see it in person to get an idea on how it works. Milwaukee really should have a nice kiosk so you can order the m12 jackets and even get the embroidering done on the high vis models, and besides dealing with the jackets it could be used for ordering tools that a local store would never inventory. I bought 3 different sizes to try, and you should have seen the reactions from the csr people they had no idea anything like this was out. I also get a ton of people asking me why my jacket glows in the middle of winter they love the idea with the packs having the ability to power cordless tools. I agree Milwaukee missed the ball on marketing these items, I was explaining this to my sister one day she was shocked why I was wearing only a hoodie when it was so cold out.. then she said she wanted one and trust me she knows nothing about tools or would she ever need to......but wants a heated item like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnarlyCarl Posted December 3, 2016 Report Share Posted December 3, 2016 My answer to extended runtime without the added bulk of a larger pack: .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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