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  1. E

    Standard Duracell versus Duracell Industrial 9v PP3 MN1604

    10 Duracell Industrial batteries on eBay are about £2 cheaper than the standard Duracell batterie, has anyone experience of using the Duracell Industrial batteries (theses are said to replace the Dracell Procell batteries) or know what the difference between them is? I want to use them in smoke...
    • electricans_son
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    • batteries battery industrial replace standard
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  2. B

    Charging batteries in van

    Can anyone recommend kit for charging drill batteries in the van?
    • Bul
    • Thread
    • batteries charging electricians vans van vehicle
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  3. uksparks

    Charging Leisure Batteries in Parallel

    Hi, This is a question for anyone who can help with DC etc and Leisure Batteries. I have a 500w load at 12v, made up of. 75w car stereo which includes 15w per Chanel, and 425w of LED lights. I have 5x 100Ah Leisure Batteries all connected in Parallel, total of approx 500Ah. My load is 500w...
  4. D

    Solar for my shed

    I have recently been given 2 150w panels 4 130Ah marine batteries and a controller which I will set up on a garden shed I have a few questions I would like to know if I could heat up and boil 6 galls of water for 90 mins using a 2 kw kettle element? (getting to boil takes 25/30 mins) so in all...
  5. uksparks

    Batteries

    Hi, This is what I have been doing today, hooking batteries together! I only managed 24 today as it was sweltering hot in the room I was in, plus it was all a little experimental and had to work out cable sizes etc, crimp them all and so on. Looking good though. This is a 6Kwh unit, 24x 2v...
  6. M

    why cant you send lithium batteries by air mail

    Get a phone call off DHL saying the milwaukee lithium battereries cant be sent. Only 1 can be per package. Can anyone tell me why this is. Airlines are fine with it but couriers arent ? Any ideas
  7. E

    Residual current drain from a leisure battery

    Hi Guys. I have a problem that's driving me nuts. I have a '96 lwb transit camper and am in Spain at the moment. I bought a 50W solar panel and new leisure battery, 96aH I think, both brand new. I also bought a new 15W regulator to control it all. I'm no electrician but I know enough to wire...
    • elaine2303
    • Thread
    • batteries battery charge current drain leisure leisure battery panel power solar
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Auto Electrician Forum
  8. Leesparkykent

    Makita drill.

    Has anyone used one of these and know if it's any good? Was thinking of getting the bare drill as have lots of makita 18v gear and batteries. Makita 36v Cordless Lithium-Ion Tools - Exclusive from Toolstop
  9. S

    Makita BHP451 vs Dewalt DCD985

    Hi guys ! I have just registered here. I have a question about these two drills. I am getting them both second hand. The problem is, i don't know which one to choose. The makita is more powerful(65mm wood), but i heard they have serious problems with the batteries and the gearbox. On the other...
  10. S

    Emergency Lighting Central battery system design

    Hi All, I am new to this site so be gentle please.... My question is this... I have been to an existing job which has 55 slave EMLs throughout the building. We are experiencing volt drop on the longer routes with the LED fitting, approx 40 lights. The LED fittings start to strobe as they hit...
    • stescott1
    • Thread
    • batteries battery capacity central design emergency emergency lighting fittings lighting system testing voltage
    • Replies: 28
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  11. A

    Screwfix AA Batteries

    Anyone use Screwfix own brand batteries in test equipment? My local has 8 for £1.59 (4+4 free) Any thoughts good or bad? cheers
  12. R

    LED Head torch batteries

    Has anybody thought of a decent battery pack for a head torch , I have tried a couple of cheapie head torches in the past ,but not good , I now have a Lenser which is good , but battery life is poor , runs on 3 x aaa batteries , just looking at the idea of a belt mounted battery pack with cable...
  13. Loki

    Makita DHP453RM 18V 4.0Ah Li-Ion LXT Cordless Combi Drill

    Hi everyone, I'm looking at getting the Makita DHP453RM 18V 4.0Ah Li-Ion LXT Cordless Combi Drill from Screwfix & wanted your opinions on if it is any good? It does have a lot of good reviews on the Screwfix website Makita DHP453RM 18V 4.0Ah Li-Ion LXT Cordless Combi Drill | Cordless Combi...
  14. vxwestie

    replacement Bosch 36v batteries

    Ive used Bosch power tools for years without problems, However both batteries on my Bosch 36v SDS have failed within weeks of each other and the drill is just out of warranty. One battery wont hold any charge, one will only hold enough for two rawlplugs There seems to be several option, the...
  15. The Solar King

    Which Cordless Drill?

    Perennial question I know. Some little toerag knicked my Dewalt 18v combi drill and tool folder on Friday. Sorting out a replacement. What do you reckon is a good buy at the moment? A little reluctant to spend over £400.00 to replace the Dewalt.....
  16. G

    For Sale Bosch GOP10.8V-Li 10.8V in L box no Batteries

    Bosch Gop 10.8v li in l box will put some blades in with it. Comes with Charger but no batteries £80 plus postage
  17. N

    0.00 ohms r1+r2 on radial circuit?

    Hi all, I've tested several radial circuits and only getting 0.00 ohms on the r+r2 test (zero'd leads) 2 of the radials only supplies one socket each and are approx. 3 metres in total length. (zs 0.25 and 0.21) Another radial only supplies one socket and is appox. 5m in length. (zs 0.35) The...
  18. M

    Cordless sds- Milwaukee 18v or Bosch 36v

    Hi, I'm looking to get a cordless sds mainly doing commercial so don't really need chisel. Mainly be used for fixings, 12mm anchors etc and maybe the odd 20mm hole. Has anyone used the milwaukee m18 sds?? are 18v sds drills up to the job???. Was looking at bosch 36v aswell but there pricey...
  19. P

    Metrel 3002 battery charger

    Does anyone know where you can purchase a Metrel charger for the 3002 model. Some doughnut on site decided to throw mine away. I have seen one online but I'm not too sure it's a metrel version and I am a little ---- about using third party products on just about anything I own.
  20. Dan

    Summer deals on Screwfix - Worth checking out?

    http://fave.co/1q4eoUb Seem to have a fair few deals on at the moment. Anything of interest?
    • Dan
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    • batteries bought checking deals makita out price screwfix summer worth
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum

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