Can you use a 20 V battery in an 18 v drill?

So yes, 18V and 20V MAX systems operate with the same amount of voltage. Let me say it again: 18V batteries and 20V MAX batteries produce EXACTLY the same voltage. Still, the guts of each battery cell do vary from brand to brand—even within a single brand.

Can you replace battery in cordless drill?

For some brands, including Ryobi and Ryobi-made Craftsman cordless tools, replacement batteries are reasonably enough priced to make replacement a viable option. If you do buy a new drill, look for a tool whose batteries can be used with other cordless tools from the manufacturer.

How long does an 18V drill battery last?

Battery Life At the end of the day, you can expect an average of about two to three years from your Li-ion cordless drill battery, depending on how much you use it. A Ni-Cd battery will last less, but it’s also more dependent on how often you use and recharge it.

Are 18V drill batteries interchangeable?

Cordless drill batteries are not interchangeable between other manufacturers’ cordless drills. Manufacturers do, however, make cordless tools that can run off the same cordless battery. For example, a cordless drill, reciprocating saw and circular saw made by Dewalt should all be able to use the same batteries.

Can you overcharge an 18 volt battery?

Keep battery from overheating. Don’t Leave Battery on Charger: Unless your tool instructions specifically say to store the battery on the charger, be sure to remove it after charging is complete. Overcharging can damage a battery and shorten its life, and not all chargers shut off automatically.

What is the difference between 1.5 Ah and 4.0 Ah?

A high-capacity battery pack, such as a 3.0Ah or 4.0Ah 18V pack, has double the number of battery cells as 1.5Ah and 2.0Ah packs. A 2.0Ah battery pack will have five 3.6V cells – each with 2.0Ah capacity – connected in series, and a 4.0Ah pack will have two sets of five batteries connected in parallel.

Are Milwaukee and Ryobi the same?

Ryobi and Milwaukee are both owned by Hong Kong based manufacturing company Techtronic Industries. Although they share the same parent company, Ryobi and Milwaukee are not the same; in fact, their positioning in the market is very different.