Makita LCT: Makita BL1815 18-Volt 1.5 Ah Compact Lithium-Ion Battery

Product Details

Product Dimensions: 3 x 6.8 x 9 inches ; 1.1 pounds
Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
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ASIN: B000UZQK8G
Item model number: BL1815

By : Makita
Price : $62.49
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Item Description

From the Manufacturer
Makita BL1815 18-Volt 1.5 Ah Compact Lithium-Ion Battery
18V, 1.5AH Lithium-ion Battery, Built In Memory Chip, Memorizes The Usage History Communicates With The Charger, Less Weight, Lithium-ion Battery Weighs 40% Less Than Ni-MH Or Nickel Cadmium, Anytime Charge, Lithium-ion Batteries Have No Memory Impact Can Be Charged At Any Time, Charging Technologies Controls Current, Voltage Temperature To Maximize Battery Life.

Technical Details

1.5 Amp Hours
For use only with Makita Chargers DC18RA;DC18SC;DC24SA
5X lower self-discharge keeps battery cells active and ready to use after long period of storage
Charging at any time will have no effect on the battery
Battery's built-in Memory Chip communicates with the charger to maximize battery life

Makita BL1815 18-Volt 1.5 Ah Compact Lithium-Ion Battery

Buyer Reviews

I have owned a set of Makita tools with the LXT batteries for a couple years now and I have noticed definitely zero power loss or any other challenges. I use them rather frequently whether constructing concrete types, decks, remodels, etc. I can consider of 3 things that may possibly be happening to the batteries of those who have commented on poor overall performance or longevity (1) Occasionally, batteries can be poor from the factory (I have however to personal a milwaukee tool with the new "V" or "M" series battery that holds up past a couple of months. I have both V28 and M12, and have had ALL packs replaced) (2) It is achievable to have a bad charger which is damaging the batteries itself, or (3) Maybe the users are taking them all the way to the point of stalling and total discharge, and for that the batteries are really not created to do. It is most beneficial that once you notice the battery pack is wearing down, to grab a fresh one particular and put the discharged on the charger to cool down and refresh. Also, if the batteries are being stored for most of their life, it is ideal to preserve the charger plugged in and rotate batteries by way of it to preserve almost everything active and refreshed. Lithium batteries have computer system chips and sophisticated circuitry, allowing them to consistently be charged with out harm. Ni-Cad on the other hand are not supposed to be charged over and more than once more simply because they commonly have memory effects and lifetime charging limits. It is finest to largely, not totally, discharge a Ni-Cad prior to replacing back onto the charger. Because a customer only has ultimate manage of this final variable, it is a beneficial concept to read the owners manual and discover out what the manufacturer thinks is top operating practices. Only those who are applying the batteries and tools know how they are getting treated, and you may fairly nicely be carrying out everything perfect and not fall into this third category. Getting that my kit is from a couple years ago, and my newest battery packs (purchased just for continued use considering that I have several LXT tools) were purchased last year sometime, it is probable that the newer batteries are of a lesser good quality, and that would be unfortunate. What I can say is this I personal quite a few Dewalt tools, which I have only had to replace a couple Ni-Cad battery packs in the past 5 years. (Dewalt tools are mainly made in Mexico) I have owned Countless Milwaukee tools in which their Ni-Cads held up pretty nicely, but their Li-Ion line is absolute crap. Quite a few years ago when their tools were nonetheless produced in the US, their quality was impeccable. Their tools are now created entirely in China. (Yes, a lot of of the Makitas are also) I personal numerous Bosch as nicely, and their batteries and tools are proper up there with Makita's good quality. As far as Skil, Black and Decker, and any other less expensive or knock-off brand goes, I would personally by no means buy them. For 1, you are supporting China, and secondly you would be purchasing a tool that is undependable. Hitachi has an superb warranty, and tends to make outstanding air nailers, however I am unsure of the high quality you could find in their power tools, each corded and cordless. I hope this was valuable.

I went ahead and invested in a pair of these batteries despite the mixed critiques, figuring I'd at least get a year out of them with the warranty. So far, they've performed just fine, even on tools that are supposed to only use the BL1830. I mainly use them on the BHP454 drill (note: this is 1 of the tools that is keyed for the 1830 pack) and BTD141 impact driver when I'm not going to be utilizing them for lengthy, so the decreased runtime doesn't bother me. I also use them on the angle grinder and recip saw (soon after removing the little tab on the tools) for light function in tight spaces. I would not want them to be my only batteries, but they are a great addition to a couple of the bigger batteries if you have a few tools that can use them.
These slim packs are very handy on the drill, impact, and flashlight- the lighter weight and smaller size are noticeable, specially with the smaller (BDF/BHP452) drills. However, buyer beware when it comes to making use of them on the 'heavier' tools, as they are keyed for the larger batteries for the reason that they can draw alot more present than these smaller batteries can supply devoid of damaging the cells. So you probably should not slap one of these on your circular saw and go ripping 2x12s all day, or you'll kill the pack particularly speedily. Makita isn't trying to screw you into purchasing more batteries, they are trying to make positive you don't kill your batteries.
A different note, thinking about how quite a few complaints of defective packs there are: do not run these batteries down to absolutely nothing, and attempt not to store them totally charged. Operating them into the ground is a positive way to damage the cells, and I've read estimates of up to 20%/year capacity loss for a totally-charged pack, compared to as low as two%/year for a pack stored 40% charge.
And of course, like any cordless tool/battery acquire- shop your possibilities prior to shopping for batteries separately. I got the BHP452HW kit for only $50 additional than two batteries. That is a low-priced, quick way to have a spare drill or driver and charger for about the home, or to sell to recoup the extra cost.
I am knocking off a single star because Makita doesn't do a fine job of letting people know that these slim packs only perform on certain tools- and not pretty quite a few, either. That's been a complaint for years now, and it really is nonetheless not mentioned anywhere in their literature or webpage- even my nearby Makita dealer didn't know they weren't compatible with all LXT tools. It is not like it really is regular practice- Bosch's and Milwaukee's slim packs fit their whole lineup, AFAIK.
Update: More than 18 months later, and each my tiny packs are still kicking. I figured 1 would be toasted, it got left on my LED flashlight for probably close to a year, and I could possibly have charged it once that whole time. Surprisingly, a single of my fullsize packs died recently... it is inside a few months of the age of the mini packs, depending on regardless of whether it was an original from my kit or from a rebate. Moral becoming it would appear that battery pack failure is fairly random, absolutely not restricted to the 1.5aH batteries.