Makita BL1830 18-Volt, I guess they are all headed..

Overall Rating2.672.672.672.672.67

I guess they are all headed downhill

I replaced a 14.4 Milwaukee NiCad with a Makita LXT and noticed that my old Milwaukee NiCads outlasted these in terms of longevity. Run time is solid, but lifespan is short. Two dead after one year, I’m only a homeowner. I’ve only done a few lengthy jobs such as putting cement board down in a 10×20 room, and building a deck with these, in addition to the other basic tasks of drywall, and other light construction needs. Love the light weight though. Now, I need new ones. Somewhat disappointing.

Update (2/9/2012): This item is currently on sale here for the lowest price I’ve seen. I also found some auctions for this item here.

The featured review for this product, Makita BL1830 18-Volt LXT Lithium-Ion Battery Tools & Hardware, was written by P. Hanley.

The average rating for this item is 2.7 out of 5 stars, according to 3 reviews.

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Reviews (3)

P. Hanley

March 13th, 2010 at 1:13 am    


Overall Rating33333

I guess they are all headed downhill
Rated 3 stars.


Rod Betts

March 17th, 2010 at 6:16 pm    


Overall Rating11111

Poor Battery LIfe
I bought this 18 volt LXT drive just over a year ago. It’s light weight and charge life is great. It drives screws like nothing I’ve ever seen! A 3″ drywall screw can be drive clear through a 2X4. Unfortunately, there’s a serious problem. I’ve now purchased four batteries for this driver and have one left that will hold a charge. If you’ve checked the battery price, you’ll know they aren’t in a price range where you can afford to discard them after only a year or less! Charge life is great but battery life is TERRIBLE! I use this driver for home use not commercial, although I do use it more than most homeowners are likely to.

I wish there was a fix for this. I love the driver and would be happy to buy other LXT tools if only I could afford the batteries. Does anyone know of a way around this LXT killer problem?


Shaw

March 25th, 2010 at 8:25 pm    


Overall Rating44444

Makita 18V lithium battery
I like the small size, low weight, and high power capicity of these batteries and the associated Makita tools. My only complaint is that some of the batteries are tight and very hard to remove from the tools. This problem tends to become worse with use. Also be careful with the charger - is works well but is VERY dellicate and will break / cease to function if dropped or banged around.


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