[C5-Drammen]

Hello,

Sorry for posting something not relevant to routing, but I feel somehow a little desperate. I have this power drill 12V with ION batteries. The problem is it just wont fully charge - charger stops charging when batteries reaches 11,6V and not as expected 12,5V. This means it operating time is rather short max 4 minutes while running the drill on idle. (battery size 1,5 Ah).
This appears to both batteries included in its package. For info; This drill is used very little since purchase.

I been trying to find any clue on internet but have failed so far.
I would be delighful if anyone reading this thread has an answer or a solution how to fix its problem.
Thanks in advance.

 

[C5-Drammen]

Hello and thanks for many answers. The brand is of high German Quality - AEG. The drill itself is not a big one, just small and handy for for drilling sessions or to screw screws. The model type is a "BS 12C".
I think my problem causes many DIY's to get feeled cheated by the large amount of advertising without anyone warning baterrypowered equipment SHOULD be used and not stored in a cellar for severals months before it gets used next time.
Yes, the price of batteries are completly out of this world. Its like all manufactures cynically wants users to buy new equipment, and this goes on and on.

I was even thinking of charging the batteries with for carcharger - but this could be a very stupid idea...

 

[C5-Drammen]

Yeah, batteries dying is one of the reasons I do not use battery powered tools. Except flashlights, and it's bad enough buying batteries for them. Battery powered tools have their place in the world, no doubt about it. But me, I work in, or close to, my shop. As long as a plug in is handy, no battery tools for me. I can't see any sensible reason why it would cost less to buy a new tool, with battery, then it would cost to buy just the battery. So for me it is either corded tools, or cordless that are hand operated. I'm happy with that.

I totally agree with you JOAT.
I have 2 batterypowered drills. A Bosch GSR 12v - powered with NICD - think I bought it i 2005 and this one an AEG BS12c wich I bought i (I think) 2015. The AEG is hardly been used and its a pity; when you want these tools to be operative - they both let you down cause to battery problems. I also obsevred several tool shops in my area have stopped selling cordpowered tools..

 

[C5-Drammen]

Now that sounds logical - I will do so. But the question remains in tha cause: what causes the one cell to not charge fully up?
I sent both tools to a local serviceman a couple of weeks ago. I'm waiting to see if he has fixed the problem. He mentioned he had a procedure for this common problem. I will contact him and tell him about this info.
Can I , in this "scenario" use a fully charged carbattery and transfer the voltage?

 

[C5-Drammen]

Now that sounds logical - I will do so. But the question remains in tha cause: what causes that one cell to not charge fully up?
I sent both tools to a local serviceman a couple of weeks ago. I'm waiting to see if he has fixed the problem. He mentioned he had a procedure for this common problem. I will contact him and tell him about this info.
Can I , in this "scenario" use a fully charged carbattery and transfer the voltage?