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From: Dave Plowman (News) on 13 Dec 2009 18:15
In article <37aVm.68148$de6.47221(a)newsfe21.iad>,
Jamie <jamie_ka1lpa_not_valid_after_ka1lpa_(a)charter.net> wrote:
> The secret here guys is! don't keep your batteries on the
> charger!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
> When ever I get ready to use it, I use what ever is left in a
> battery and if I suspect that I'll be a heavy user, I'll just pop in
> the spare battery and charge the other. when finished, they all go back
> into their carry case for storage or at least, the charger becomes
> unplugged.

> I do the same for my laptops!... I don't keep them plugged in when
> not in use.

> I don't generally have battery problems.

That was certainly true of many of the crude chargers found on low end
power tools - often no more than a DC supply with a series resistor. But
good modern ones shouldn't do any harm if left on.

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From: Jeff Liebermann on 13 Dec 2009 19:13
On Sat, 12 Dec 2009 15:45:25 -0800 (PST), infiniteMPG
<57classic(a)gmail.com> wrote:

>I have a great Black & Decker 24VDC FireStorm Hammer Drill that works
>GREAT.

Incidentally, all such things that work GREAT are usually discontinued
by the manufacturer:
<www.firestormtools.com>

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