Will my 18V XRP Lithium Ion batteries work with this toolset and how are they different form the 18V "nano" batteries?
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I believe nano is the same thing as lithium ion. The old X RP were nickel cadmium and they will work as well and much cheaper
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XRP Lithium batteries will work wherever XRP NiCads will and they are not interchangeable with the Dewalts that use the nano type, different interfacere. Some day I may go nano but not until all my XRP tools die.
774041
The charger will work, but the included 18 volt battery works with the 18 volt tools only.
730350
No I am afraid this is a regular lithium battery DC9181. I bought the regular NiCd XRP with another set. I like this lithium since it is not XRP it is 1/3 the weight. Nice if you are using for extended periods. More battery changes but saves arm at end of day. Charges by time next one runs dead.
971480
As far as I have experienced 18v dewalt cordless tools will universally fit 18v dewalt batteries of each type (xrp,compact,etc)
2045053
It is not the same, but they are interchangeable. The PC18BL is a lithium-ion battery and the PC18B is a NiCad battery. They use the same chargers and will work on the same tools. Porter Cable made a fairly large series of tools that will work with all of their batteries of this same physical design.
1127563
I purchased the XR (extended run) NiCad batteries for this unit, but you can use the XRP lithium packs with it.
1491673
Based on Dewalt's website all the 20v Max tools are compatible with the new 20v XR (4.0a) batteries but I have not personally purchased any of the XR batteries, http://www.dewalt.com/tools/cordless-batteries-dcb204.aspx.
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The 18v XRP lithium ion battery's can be substituted with the 18v nicad battery's. The connection points are the same.
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The batteries will work with all the 18v brush motors. Just not the compact 18vs.
894502
The Batteries work pretty much as advertized. However I have never had electric tools with 18v before so I can't give you a direct comparison.
730349
Yes, I bought the kit and got the XRP batteries. Very powerful and holds charge longer. Love it.
768205
18 v is 18v , should charge regardless of type storage media,nicad or lithium!
1127561
DC9180 18V XRP™ Li-Ion Battery Pack is compatible with DEWALT® 18 Volt tools
2150979
This battery pak will work in any 18 volt Black & Decker tools. I have several and they can be interchanged.
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Ben, I bought this tool and battery as a pair and have not tried my other 18 volt STD batteries but I would see no reason why it would not work, maybe shorter run time but that woud be it I would think.
1062063
Yes All the batteries work with all the tools. The old charger will not work with lithium Ion batteries. This charger works with all batteries. Throw that brick away once you get this charger.
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I bought a Lithium Ion battery which fits my collection of 18v tools but not either of my 2 older chargers ...FYI.