Makita 18v Li-ion - what's a good non-OEM replacement

[FenceFurniture]

Have another look here

http://www.power-battery.com.au/POWE...30-battery.htm

3.5, 4.5 & 6.0 for Makita

The 2 x 3.5 that I got earlier are performing faultlessly

Crackajack Ray! I've seen that page in the last couple of days but couldn't find it again. I didn't see the 6Ah batts though. We've got no phone lines here atm, so internet down, and relying on a dongle when it's here.

[NCArcher]

http://www.power-battery.com.au/POWE...30-battery.htm Got 2 of these, came fully charged, only con is they are a bit tight in fit where they slide in to the charger and tool (not the actual electrical contacts) other than that they are great. Postage was an additional $12.50 for the 2 batteries, came very well packed in solid cardboard boxes and bubble wrap, pickup at post office.

Thanks Ray, just ordered two these.

[rwbuild]

Crackajack Ray! I've seen that page in the last couple of days but couldn't find it again. I didn't see the 6Ah batts though. We've got no phone lines here atm, so internet down, and relying on a dongle when it's here.

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[FenceFurniture]

Well, my non-Makita 6Ah batteries arrived yesterday and were immediately put into use. They are about 200 grams heavier than the 4Ah that I got a year or so ago.

I had a long reciprocating saw job to do (high drain) and the batteries lasted very well indeed. I would say that they are definitely the full juice 6Ah. Didn't have any problems getting the charger to recognise them and do what it should.

For $79 each they are a great buy. Good job for spotting it Ray!