Learn which skil 18v battery is right for your needs
I have been in the power tool game for quite some time now, and I can tell you one thing; there are a hell of a lot of power tools on the market. Some of the most popular brands producing power tools these day are: Dewalt, Makita, Skil, Milwaukee, Bosch, Hitachi. They all make a huge selection of different power tools, ranging from cordless screwdrivers to cordless impact wrenches and tables saws. They also have to provide different sized batteries, from 7.2v to 18v and higher, to fit all of their different sized models. Then of course you got accessories and replacement parts. There is no doubt that this can be very confusing for beginner users. Choosing the right power tool and batteries for your personal needs can take some time. The first thing you need to do is decide on a brand. The last thing you want to do is mix and match. This will only cost you a lot more money and cause even more confusion. I have chosen, for the most part, to use skil 18v power tools and batteries. When you have an 18v power tool, it means that you can only use 18v batteries. This is important to know when you first make your decision on which manufacturer to do with. Try to buy tools that have the same voltage in order to make your life easier. Obviously this is not always possible, but try to keep an eye on it.
When you buy a skil 18v power tool, you will most definitely need to purchase some batteries as well. If you don't buy any right away, you will only delay the inevitable. Then you may risk being at the job site with no fresh battery, which can be a serious hassle. You may not see the need to buy additional batteries at the time that you buy the tool itself, but they will die eventually, and usually at the most inconvenient times. Therefore, it is recommended that you have at least one additional 18v battery as a backup.
Skil make a huge selection of power tools, batteries, chargers and other accessories. You must make sure that, when buying any additional Skil parts, you know if they are compatible with you model type. Even when you have narrowed it down to the parts that are compatible, you will have to make a choice. Here is the Skil 18v battery offering:
SB18A-LI (Lithium Ion Slide Pack): compatible with model #2815
SB18B-LI (Lithium Ion Battery): compatible with models #2810, #2887, #2895, #2897, #4570, #5850, #5995, #7305, #9350
SB18A (Slide Pack Battery): compatible with models #2887, #9350, #5850
SC118B-LI (Lithium Ion Battery with Charger): compatible with models #2810, #2887, #2895, #2897, #4570, #5850, #5995, #7305, #9350
180BAT (skil 18V Battery): compatible with models #2866, #2867, #2866, #2868, #2870, #2882, #2892, #2884, #2885, #5800
This pretty much covers the skil 18v battery range. All of these models are great and made to last a long time. There is a selection of chargers that fit each model, so make sure to also get an extra skil charger so you can charge two batteries at the same time. The charge time is not very long on these things, thus an extra charger will allow you to use your power tools for an extended period of time without any downtime.
Remember to always follow the instructions included with your tool or battery. Do not abuse your tools or accessories as this may void the warranty. Skil usually provides a one year limited warranty on all of their products. If you have lost the owners manual for your tool or battery, you may find it at the skil website. Their site also has many other helpful information and tips on how to properly use their their 18v tools.
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