Makita BL1830 18V 3Ah LXT Li-ion Battery

Perfect replacement for my ailing Makita batteries!

Me ha sorprendido... Hecha en Vietnam. Pesada y fuerte. Se carga bien. Ahora sólo queda usarla y ver cómo se va gastando... Como detalle indicar que me enviaron el modelo nuevo BL1830B... lo que es mejor, y mas interesante.

I have been using this product for a couple of years and it and never failed to hold a charge and recharges quickly. I would buy another one with hesitation.

Batteria originale, dalla quale non ci si dovrebbero attendere delusioni. Fatta la prima carica, non ha presentato difficoltà e anche la potenza erogata appare in linea con la precedente acquistata con il trapano; certamente sarà il tempo a dire se la longevità è valida o meno, considerando che quella originaria ha avuto una durata di uso (con pochi periodi di uso intenso) di circa cinque anni. Arrivata puntualissima, con imballo ampiamente sufficiente a garantirne la consegna in perfette condizioni.

Lithium Ion is a great technology. I love how the batteries hold a near full charge for weeks at a time. Makita has thought out the design of its LXT line very well. Most of the time, when I'm busy with their tools and these batteries, the charge cycle is faster than my drain (or use) cycle. So I can always count on a fully charged battery being ready as I keep going. I know some people that prefer NiMH type batteries – but other than being slightly less costly, I don't get it. I think Lithium Ion is better on all the points that matter... more amp-hour on-demand power, longer shelf life when fully charged, and lighter weight. And forget considering anything that runs on the out-going NiCad technology. I understand that there are some new battery chemistries on the horizon, mostly for low-power devices like cell phones, but for high drain devices such as power tools, Lithium Ion is going to be around for many years.