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Milwaukee Accessory 48112230 Power Plus Battery Pack

Milwaukee Accessory 48112230 Power Plus Battery Pack

(81 customer reviews)

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Description:

18v battery pack. Power Plus battery pack. 18V battery, 2.4 Ah.

Features:

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18v battery pack

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Power Plus battery pack

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18V battery, 2.4 Ah.

Product Details:

Product Length:	0.0 inches
Product Width:	0.0 inches
Product Height:	0.0 inches
Product Weight:	0.0 pounds
Package Length:	6.4 inches
Package Width:	4.3 inches
Package Height:	3.1 inches
Package Weight:	2.6 pounds
Average Customer Rating:	based on 81 reviews

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Customer Reviews:

Average Customer Review: 2.5

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141 of 142 found the following review helpful:

All hope is not lost....Jun 08, 2006
By DP
Yes, my batteries also seemed to die after relatively little use. I even sent my charger back to Milwaukee since I had trouble believing that both batteries would die so quickly.

After the charger was confirmed functional I contacted Milwaukee again asking for guidance. They recommended jump-starting my batteries (I suppose to get it above threshold as has been noted in a few other reviews).

I did not bother to jumper it as suggested but rather just pressed a standard nine volt battery against the leads for about 30 seconds (the single lead is positive). Sure enough, I then loaded each battery into the charger which lit up and charged the battery with no problem (and the batteries are again working fine). Compared to a third party repair ($35 plus shipping or a new battery $50) this was a pretty cheap alternative - I only wish Milwaukee would have suggested it much sooner (or posted it).

39 of 39 found the following review helpful:

Thanks to DP for saving my "dead" Milwaukee batteries with a cheap 9VSep 09, 2006
By AHDNAP
For those who, like me, are frustrated with dead Milwaukee batteries, DP's trick -- place a standard 9V battery against the leads on your dead Milwuakee battery for 30 seconds (single lead on your Milwaukee is positive, the double lead is negative) -- sure did work for me. Thanks to DP for saving me $100+.

The folks at Milwaukee deserve to be sued not only for making crappy batteries but for not publicizing this incredibly easy (and cheap) way to fix them. This ought to be on their website's FAQ.

32 of 33 found the following review helpful:

Milwaukee batteries are a bummerDec 23, 2004
By Tom O. Kobzina "Disgruntled"
I purchased several 18-volt Milwaukee portable tools about a year ago. The tools are first-class. The batteries, on the other hand, only last about a year, regardless of how often you use them. Unless you are a heavy user of Milwaukee portable power tools, the expensive, short-life batteries make the investment not worthwhile.

20 of 20 found the following review helpful:

Don't panic, guys. This is not the end of the world. DO NOT throw your batteries away.May 17, 2006
By ND "Andy"
I emailed Milwaukee regarding this issue and obtained a crucial information regarding this battery and it charger. If your battery voltage falls below 3V, the charger won't recognize it.

With that, I did a test with my "dead" 18V battery. I disassembled it (unscrewed the 5 Torx screws on the battery pack and open the top part) and used a regular AC-DC adaptor (mine was a 15VDC output @800mA but I think anything AC-DC adaptor with more than 3V output will do) to charge it manually - connect the positive output from the adaptor to the positive pole of the battery pack and negative to negative - for 1 hr. That will bring the battery's voltage above the 3V limit. Re-assembled the cover and plugged it back to the charger and voila, it recognized the battery and charged it to full. Plugged it back into my drill and it worked like it used to.

With all that said, still, I will not buy any Milwaukee product in the future. I'm still pissed at the way they handled this situation. They blamed ME for not taking good care of the tool, not a flaw in their design. I still don't know why their charger won't charge the pack when its voltage falls below 3V. I left all my power tools (Milwaukee, DeWalt, Hitachi, Makita) unused for 4 months when I went abroad and by the time I came back, Milwaukee's 18V was the only one that wouldn't take a charge.

Disclaimer: please proceed with the above mentioned instructions ONLY if you know what you're doing (basics of DC current, polarity...) I will not be responsible for your loss of properties and/or lives when you decide to do this.

Update (Sep 24, 2010): Just learned Milwaukee had a recall on these batteries a few years ago. Called and asked them if it's still in effect and it is. Took my batteries (they are the ones with the "Power-Plus" label, which qualify the recall) to a local Milwaukee Service Center and they swapped them on the spot without a question asked (well, they did ask for my name/address/phone number). Yay for Milwaukee even though I was extremely pissed in 2006 when I found out about this issue and contacted them just to find out they denied their problems altogether. Haven't bought a single Milwaukee tool till after this. This recall does not affect the star rating on this battery. They suck. Go for 18V Li-Ion. They cost about the same nowadays.

If you still have these batteries (dead or alive), call them up. The recall is still in effect, guys. Once again, it doesn't matter whether your batteries are dead. They'll just swap it for a brand new one for you. Good luck.

20 of 20 found the following review helpful:

Not worth the priceDec 12, 2004
By Ladyfire
Two of these batteries came with my drill. The drill has seen occasional heavy homeowner use. The first battery failed to take a charge shortly after the warranty expired - battery warranties are 1 year. The second started failing shortly after. According to other Amazon reviews, this is a known problem.

I absolutely LOVE the drill. It's a real workhorse, but $175 for batteries every 2 years is outrageous.

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