main down side with drills is the batteries, replacements are just so expensive compared to the original cost of the unit.

Colin.

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I've found a place that will re-cell a battery pack with decent Panasonic or Sanyo cells for a fraction of the cost of a new unit, can't lay my hands the exact details at the moment but if I come across them I'll post them.

In the meantime, try Google!

re-cell a battery pack with decent Panasonic or Sanyo cells for a fraction of the cost of a new unit

We just had 3 X 24V Dewalt batteries done and was only charged £45, as you can see getting them revamped costs a fraction of the price of a replacement battery.

Who does that? That is a major saving!

As for fav drill, it has to be the makita 24v above the bosche 24v but only just. makita has more grunt and handles better although the bosche recharges quicker.

There is a company called re-cell that is vey reasonable, and I think you have a choice of cell quality fitted.

I've found a place that will re-cell a battery pack with decent Panasonic or Sanyo cells for a fraction of the cost of a new unit, can't lay my hands the exact details at the moment but if I come across them I'll post them.

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Oddly enough, they're called Recell!

Dewalt XRP 18V for the internal more delicate stuff LOL, and a Dewalt DW004 (24volt rotary) for the heavy stuff. Used to use the 24volt bosh - but I killed it LOL, better battery but the dewalt needs no effort at all to punch through walls.

Dave - I like the sound of recycling/refurbing the batts - who does that? - any links for me for future reff??

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Also look out for Atlas Copco, fine drill that was, for and non hammer work, until it was stolen

I've found a place that will re-cell a battery pack with decent Panasonic or Sanyo cells for a fraction of the cost of a new unit, can't lay my hands the exact details at the moment but if I come across them I'll post them.

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Oddly enough, they're called Recell!

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Dewalt XRP 18V for the internal more delicate stuff LOL, and a Dewalt DW004 (24volt rotary) for the heavy stuff.  Used to use the 24volt bosh - but I killed it LOL, better battery but the dewalt needs no effort at all to punch through walls.

Dave - I like the sound of recycling/refurbing the batts - who does that? - any links for me for future reff??

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Erm.

ok - spotted that, bit tired last night LOL

I've got a 24volt ryobi SDS, seriously reccomended its was half the cost of a bosch/dewalt and asaide from having a slightly shorter battery life its the same drill