BatteryRebuilders-good job & question

[Curt Harms]

There have been posts about batteries dieing and replacements costing more than a new drill. I have an older P-C 14.4 drill. The batteries were just tired, they wouldn't hold a charge for long and the drill lacked torque. I sent one to be rebuilt on a thursday. I got it back the next wednesday, shipped USPS both ways. I only live about 120 miles from them which probably helped.

I put the rebuilt battery on the charger for a couple hours, took it off and let it cool for a while. I tried a countersink in oak, fine torque. Tried a 1 1/2" forstner bit, still plenty of torque. The cost was was $36.63 plus shipping to there; return shipping is included. Cost varies with voltage, higher voltage=more cells=more cost.

Now for the question/opinion. When I put my nose close to the cooling vents, I smell a slight "electrical" odor.The brushes are not externally servicable. Is it worth having the second battery rebuilt, or is the drill headed to the great toolbox in the sky?

Thanks

Curt

[Chris Padilla]

Curt, I think all my drills (mostly Festool ones) smell like that if I put my nose to the vents...especially when they've been working hard and are getting hot!

[Curt Harms]

Curt, I think all my drills (mostly Festool ones) smell like that if I put my nose to the vents...especially when they've been working hard and are getting hot!

Thanks Chris. This 'un would only be suffering from chronological age, not hard livin':)

Curt

[Jason Abel]

Thanks for the great feedback! I think you should get the other battery rebuilt....;) :p

[Robert Mickley]

Jason, I take it you rebuit the battery? If so I was wondering do you advertise in the farm and dairy?

[Jason Abel]

You are correct, I did the rebuild for Mr. Harms. What is the farm and dairy and is there somewhere I can view the advertising details?

Thanks,
Jason