joemontague Posted September 10, 2016 Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 Does anyone use the aftermarket batteries on ebay thinking about trying some out so much cheaper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bremon Posted September 10, 2016 Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 Hugh Jass bought some recently. Most people I talk to avoid them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Jass Posted September 10, 2016 Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 Indeed I did buy some knock-off Dewalt batteries. I wouldn't buy them on Ebay, however. I purchased through Amazon and it just so happened to be on fire sale. As Bremon said most avoid them, myself included, but the reviews for what I bought were good with a low failure rate. I spent $46 (usually $80) for 2 5ah batteries that are usually about $200 for the Dewalt brand so there was no way I could pass it up. The initial quality impressions is very positive, the contacts engage tight into the tool, the cases are of good moldings and seem to be durable. The LED battery indicator is many times brighter than the Dewalt brand...so much so they actually double as a makeshift flashlight. I haven't gone through more than one recharge cycle on either battery yet (they shipped fully charged) but I'm liking what I see so far. https://www.amazon.com/Enegitech-Lithium-5-0Ah-Batteries-Dewalt/dp/B01EBYNMFA/ref=sr_1_11?s=power-hand-tools&ie=UTF8&qid=1473548504&sr=1-11&keywords=dewalt+battery 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnarlyCarl Posted September 11, 2016 Report Share Posted September 11, 2016 Interesting, Hugh. Yeah I avoid them myself, can't say I want to take the chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khariV Posted September 11, 2016 Report Share Posted September 11, 2016 Reading the reviews, it looks like people are generally happy if they can charge them. There may be issues with working with all Dewalt chargers. Personally, I'd stay away from aftermarket batteries in any tool that's under warranty. Lithium ion tool nowadays have computers inside of them that will rat you out if you use an off branded battery. You can usually find good deals on batteries with kits or as bonuses to get them cheaper than full retail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboS1ice Posted September 11, 2016 Report Share Posted September 11, 2016 Haven't bought any aftermarket batteries, tend to avoid themJimboSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phffter Posted September 11, 2016 Report Share Posted September 11, 2016 bought a pair of reman dewalts complete waste of munney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joemontague Posted September 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2016 Why does everyone avoid them are they bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bremon Posted September 11, 2016 Report Share Posted September 11, 2016 You're just dealing with an unknown quantity at that point, and most guys have too much money invested in their tools to mess around much. Most job sites you go with what you know; techniques, tools, brands, even batteries. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joemontague Posted September 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2016 I understand just wanted everyone's opinion I'm not going to take a chance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnarlyCarl Posted September 11, 2016 Report Share Posted September 11, 2016 4 minutes ago, Bremon said: You're just dealing with an unknown quantity at that point, and most guys have too much money invested in their tools to mess around much. Most job sites you go with what you know; techniques, tools, brands, even batteries. You must have meant quality... I'm just guessing tho, since edit still seems to be useless, and you can't change it if you tried..... But yes, I know I won't have an issue if I stick with a trusted name, no warranty questions on the tool if I use OEM batteries, too much money in the tools to take the chance that it may damage the tool(s) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bremon Posted September 11, 2016 Report Share Posted September 11, 2016 Precisely. And what's up w edit lately? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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