Rebuilding DeWalt Batteries

[Bill Lewis]

In this recent thread, alot of creekers recomended battery rebuilding. But I had some more questions regarding rebuilding DeWalt batteries. I have (4) 12 V batteries that I would like to have rebuilt. These are an older style that don't seem to have any way to open them up.
Has anyone found a way to open up these batteries for rebuilding? Has anyone taken (or sent) this style of batteries to a battery place for rebuilding? Do the rebuilders work on an exchange basis, taking your old battery as a core?

Fortunately the newest batteries I bought do have screws to open them up. I wouldn't have bought them if they didn't. Well, that and the fact that Lowe's screwed up and put them on clearance for $35 (same p/n, same sku as old style). Otherwise I would have been looking to replace my trusty old 12V I've had for what seems like forever (12+ years).

Funny thing, the original set of batteries lasted a long time, at least 8 years, the second set was rather disappointing, and only last a couple of years. The newest ones have an incredibly long run time. I hope they last a long time too.

[Jeff Sudmeier]

Bill,

Are you looking to do this yourself or have it done? If you are looking to have it done, the best thing to do is to take them to a battery store and ask them. We have had some "Sealed" batteries rebuilt. Bacially they cut them open, re-do them, and then glue them back shut.

[Bob Wingard]

Check these guys out .. .. I've used them and have been very pleased .. .. ..


http://www.primecell.com/what.htm

[Bill Lewis]

Check these guys out .. .. I've used them and have been very pleased .. .. ..
http://www.primecell.com/what.htm

So, approximately, what do these guys charge for a rebuild on a 12V battery?

[Cliff Newton]

$33.00 per the website.

So, approximately, what do these guys charge for a rebuild on a 12V battery?

[Randy Meijer]

I just got a flyer from H/D I think??? They were selling NEW 18V DeWalt batteries for $29.95!!