Battery required is confusing. Picture: lithium ion, specifications: NiCAD, description: DC9181 lithium ion, buy all three: DC9096-2 NiCAD
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This tool uses any Dewalt battery except the new square style Lithium ion batteries.
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Not sure of the question but Nicad are still a great battery. better in cold weather and i have like a zillion of them. just get the new tool which takes either battery. THANKS DEWALT!!!!!! Keep making them.DarrellK
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it is confusing. i looked at it and i assumed that it included them. if you are going to sell items like that, it would be best to clarify it more.
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It was confusing to me too, but somehow I figured it out. Maybe I asked DeWalt for help. I bought two of the DC9180 lithium-ion batteries. Lithium-ion seemed like the better choice for use in my DeWalt drill, my DeWalt vacuum (DC515), and my DeWalt battery charger (DC9320). Amazingly, the instruction manual for the drill does not say anything about the proper battery. But it does mention batteries in the section about product warranty. It says that there is two years's worth of free service on these battery packs: DC9071, DC9091, DC9096, DC9180, DC9280, and DC9360. On the drill itself there is no mention of batteries. It was confusing to me too, but somehow I figured it out. Maybe I asked DeWalt for help. I bought two of the DC9180 lithium-ion batteries. Lithium-ion seemed like the better choice for use in my DeWalt drill, my DeWalt vacuum (DC515), and my DeWalt battery charger (DC9320). Amazingly, the instruction manual for the drill does not say anything about the proper battery. But it does mention batteries in the section about product warranty. It says that there is two years's worth of free service on these battery packs: DC9071, DC9091, DC9096, DC9180, DC9280, and DC9360. On the drill itself there... » Read More It was confusing to me too, but somehow I figured it out. Maybe I asked DeWalt for help. I bought two of the DC9180 lithium-ion batteries. Lithium-ion seemed like the better choice for use in my DeWalt drill, my DeWalt vacuum (DC515), and my DeWalt battery charger (DC9320). Amazingly, the instruction manual for the drill does not say anything about the proper battery. But it does mention batteries in the section about product warranty. It says that there is two years's worth of free service on these battery packs: DC9071, DC9091, DC9096, DC9180, DC9280, and DC9360. On the drill itself there is no mention of batteries. « Show Less
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Hi u can use either battery I use the 9096 nicad it's cheaper than lithium ion advantage to lithium ion is it will last longer before a charge but nicad is great
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I think the best idea is to search on Amazon or on Google or some other search engine. Be sure to use the exact brand, product number and relevant description of the Lithium Ion battery. Pays to shop around and check the shipping costs and taxes off web now in place.
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Lithium ion cells dont have memory like nicds. No need to drain then fully charge. Use it as you want straight out of the box
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Drill is backwards compatible with 18 volt nicad batteries. It came with 2 lower capacity (not XRP) Li-ion DeWalt batteries. The charger works for NiCad and Li-Ion batteries. I like the lower weight of the drill and Li-ion battery, BUT I HATE the Li-Ion battery because it cuts off without warning and you cannot squeeze any more out until you recharge. They do it because they don't want a Li_ion battery to blow up with somebody so basically they have protective circuitry built in to monitor each battery cell. But it sucks when you are up on a ladder and have no warning that the battery will give out on the next screw. Drill is backwards compatible with 18 volt nicad batteries. It came with 2 lower capacity (not XRP) Li-ion DeWalt batteries. The charger works for NiCad and Li-Ion batteries. I like the lower weight of the drill and Li-ion battery, BUT I HATE the Li-Ion battery because it cuts off without warning and you cannot squeeze any more out until you recharge. They do it because they don't want a Li_ion battery to blow up with somebody so basically they have protective circuitry built in to monitor each battery cell. But it sucks when you are up on a ladder and have no warning that the battery will... » Read More Drill is backwards compatible with 18 volt nicad batteries. It came with 2 lower capacity (not XRP) Li-ion DeWalt batteries. The charger works for NiCad and Li-Ion batteries. I like the lower weight of the drill and Li-ion battery, BUT I HATE the Li-Ion battery because it cuts off without warning and you cannot squeeze any more out until you recharge. They do it because they don't want a Li_ion battery to blow up with somebody so basically they have protective circuitry built in to monitor each battery cell. But it sucks when you are up on a ladder and have no warning that the battery will give out on the next screw. « Show Less
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1 Lithium ion and I bought another one , an alcyon 1400 mAh NB-11L Lithium Ion Replacement Battery
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Looking at the image, the label specifically says rechargeable Lithium-ion battery. I assume it is. I purchase the single pack version to this battery and thought it is by reading the label.
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Yes, you can use either Lithium-Ion Battery (PC18BL, PC18BLX or PC18BLEX) or Ni-Cd Battery (PC18B). You just need to be sure to use the correct charger. Charger PCXMVC is the best choice as it is dual-chemistry.
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This is a Lithium Ion battery. Fully discharging will not improve performance (capacity). That only worked for NiCad cells. Fully charging before the first use is always recommended.
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I have no idea. I have used it now for over a year: it plugs directly in to the light socket, works exactly as described, and is powered by the electricity it's plugged in to... so (a) I am not sure what sort of Li-ion battery it may use, (b) not sure that it matters, and (c) the product has worked very well for me in very cold weather, very hot weather, and in continuous usage for over a year.
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I have two that are about a year and a year and a half old and both are NiCad. The newer ones may well be Li/Ion as the other ones, Dewalt, Porter Cable, etc. are going with Li/Ion.
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Ni-Cad batteries are the older technology ones. NiMH and Lithium are the newer ones and should be purchased when possible. Also, charge your phone overnight then take it out of the charger until it needs charging again. Don't leave it in the charger stand all the time, this "cooks" the battery and shortens the life.
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I guess I misunderstood what Jack was asking. This is the model I am using with our Earthwise weed trimmer, which is not NiCd, just Lithium Ion. Sorry about that and I'm glad you caught that.
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This will only work with the old style NiCad battery. Lithium Battery does not work.
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They can both be used in all the 8 volt tools interchangeably but the the 9096 battery is larger and has a MUCH higher capacity, and will last about twice as long on each charge. The 9096 has 2.4 amp hours, and the 9098 only 1.2 amp hours.Both use NiCad chemisty which is less expensive than the smaller and generally better lithium ion technology, that is also popular today, but takes a different charging system. NiCad is not as powerful as NiMh per ounce, but has much better performance at cold temperatures, and also holds a charge longer.
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For the Skil 288 Cordless 18v Drill/Driver you can use the following battery models:Skil SB18CSkil SB18ABoth are Ni-Cad, that is my experience.I do not know if it will work with Li-Ion
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The battery doesn't indicate its type but the charger says for Ni-cad or Metal halide only. So, I'm pretty sure it is Ni-cad.
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Short answer is "yes" the lithium ion works the same [but better] than the nicad. Suction-wise, I've got to agree with Michael; The unit is an overall very weak performer. We don't even use the thing; it sits new [used once or twice] under the shop apron brake wholly ignored in favor of ANY alternative. Seriously, do not waste your time with this device.