How to Increase the life of power tool batteries ?

How to stop buying expensive batteries so often. How to increase the life of your power tool battery. Works for all rechargeable batteries. (9 volt, 9.6 V, 12 volt, 14.4V, 18 volt, 19.5 volt, and higher.)

MAKITA 192595-8 power tool battery
Ni-Cd, 1700.00 mAh, 9.6 V
Price:AU $44.62
Do you feel better when you are in a controlled environment? Your power tool batteries do too. Remove the batteries from the power tool. You should store the power tool in the climate controlled area also. They perform better at room temperature.

MAKITA 193127-4 power tool battery
Ni-MH, 3300.00 mAh, 24.00V
Price:AU $162.92
Place the plastic protective cap on the battery for saftey reasons. If left uncapped you could recieve a shock or they could cause a fire if the terminals contact a metal surface. Place the batteries in a environmentally controlled area (example a closet). Batteries will last in most situations twice as long as leaving them in a cool, hot, cold or damp garage or vehicle. Charge the batteries about once every 45 days, just to keep them fresh in case you need to use them and you know you will ( example Christmas lights, gifts etc.).

• If you follow these simple steps your batteries could last up to twice as long in charging life and save you money by not having to buy new batteries so often and these days that's a big difference. I had a 12 Volt drill that had batteries that lasted 10 years and by the time it was time to get new batteries I opted for an 18 volt drill upgrade. Happy charging!
• Always keep the terminal plastic cap on the batteries when not in use for they can shock you or cause a fire if they contact a metal surface across the terminals. Be safe!
• In todays economy this is a way to save some moneybecause let's face it btteries are out of sight in price.
• Yo can buy a new drill with battery and charger for almost the same price as just buying a battery.

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