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Search this site for quality OEM makita batteries for all your Maktia power tools. We do not list off brand Makita battery replacements unless the orginal OEM battery is no longer available. OEM batteries will always offer the best value as all genuine OEM Makita batteries are built to manufactuer specifications and quality standards.
Here is short list of terms and their meaning to help you understand the differences between the types of batteries and which battery you should choose for your particular application.
What Is Mah?
Battery specifications will show a term called Mah. This refers to the total charge capacity of the battery. The higher the Mah number the more storage capacity and running time before it needs recharging. Mah does not refer to the power of the battery, the power of the battery is expressed as voltage.
Ni-Cad Battery
Many Makita batteries are of the Ni-Cad type due to the excellent service life. A nickel cadium battery can charge and discharge many times before the battery wears out. The batteries are more difficult to damage than other batteries such as litium Ion batteries which are permanently damaged if fully discharged.
Ni Cad batteries can take deep discharging for long periods and under reasonable working conditions offer good service. For long term storage Ni Cad batteries are often stored fully discharged. A key benefit is cost compared to Lithium Ion batteries. See Makita 9000 for 9.6v Ni Cad batteries.
It is difficult to read into claims of life expectancy because there are so many variables that can affect the life of any battery. Ni Cad batteries are hazardous to the environment due to the cadium content which is very toxic. Ni Cad batteries should be disposed of properly and never in a landfill.
Li-Ion Battery
Lithium-ion batteries are common in consumer electronics with one of the best energy to weight ratios and no memory effect. Li Ion batteries have a very slow loss of charge when not in use. A key benefit of using lithium-ion batteries is the high open circuit voltage that can be obtained compared to NIMH and NICad batteries. The amount of power that can be transferred at a lower rate of current means longer operation.
A big benefit ( especially for professionals) is the rapid charge cycle. The Makita 18v Rapid Charger can fully charge a 1.5 Ah in about 15 to 20 minutes. The 3.0 Ah about 40 minutes. For power users on a job site this battery performs very well and is the battery of choice.
A Li-Ion battery must never be fully discharged or permanent damage will result and the battery may not be able to take a charge. As soon as a power drop is noticed charge the battery. The Makita 1830 battery is a Li Ion battery designrd for all 18v Makita power tools.
NiMH Battery
Some Makita batteries now feature nickel metal hydride batteries, the major difference is that the NiMH battery uses a hydrogen-absorbing alloy for the negative electode instead of cadium. Applications of NIMH technology can also be found in most, if not all, hybrid vehicles. This type of battery can tolerate a full discharge without permanent damage. You can find the Makita 1834 battery for all 18v makita power tools.
Power output is similar to the Ni Cad battery, are less costly to produce than LI Ion batteries making them a good choice for power tools. Battery manufacturers of NiMH rechargeable batteries claim up to 1000 charge cycles, but again, variables can effect these claims. Check out Makita 14.4 battery for nickel metal hydride batteries for your 14.4 v makita power tools.
The Memory Effect
The memory effect is a loss of charge occuring over a period of time from re charging. Ni Cad batteries suffer the most from repeating the charge discharge cycle. The battery tends to "remember" the smaller capacity with less and less charge per cycle . All batteries have a limited life and will over time lose the ability to hold a charge. For most applications the NI Cad battery is very cost effective compared to Ion Lithium and is a primary reason many Makita batteries are Ni Cad for many of the Makita power tool line.
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