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Can a universal battery charger damage a power tool battery?

If your original battery charger kicked the bucket and you replaced it with a universal charger, you might be damaging your power tool batteries. The charger that your battery came with has the circuitry and sensors to know when the battery is too hot or overcharged.

Are cordless power tools bad for your battery life?

Cordless, battery-powered tools are extremely convenient, allowing you to work wherever you need to without being close to an outlet. However, you could be inadvertently shortening the life of your power tool batteries, and one of the power tool accessories that every homeowner should have could be to blame.

How to choose a battery for a power tool?

Pick a charger or charging mode suitable to the application and run time needs. According to Power Tool Institute, original manufacturer batteries contain innovative technology to monitor battery health, cell balance, temperature and other critical functions designed to help maintain longer-lasting tools.

Why do you need a battery pack for a power tool?

Some battery packs are designed to help direct water away from internal electronic components. It’s important to store your power tool batteries where they won’t be exposed to water, liquids or make contact with metal objects such as keys, coins, screws or nails, which can present safety hazards .

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