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29th March 2008, 11:34 PM #1Novice
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Charger and batteries for Ryobi cordless drill
I have 'inherited' a non-working 9V Ryobi cordless drill which I would like to try and get functional again. I have been told it is the batteries and/or charger that have died, but I'm having a really hard time finding any reference to the parts I require on the internet. Perhaps the drill is too old? It is referred to as model number BD-1020AR or BD-1020VR (both appear on the owner's manual), the charger is model number BC-72 and the batteries B-72. I don't use a drill often nor for difficult jobs - just drill holes in wood occasionally.
Can anyone advise me whether it is worth pursuing trying to find a replacement charger and batteries? or am I flogging a dead horse?
If I decide to purchase a working drill, bearing in mind it would be just for occasional domestic use, what would you recommend?
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30th March 2008, 12:05 PM #2
Bunnings Special Orders desk will be able to source and price them for you.
Will probably be dearer than a new one though.John
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30th March 2008, 12:14 PM #3
try battery world
there is a place at Dural jchappo for sydneyites will find name and get back to you
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30th March 2008, 01:20 PM #4Novice
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I'll try Bunnings then. I'm in Melbourne, so a Sydney place isn't going to be very useful, as paying for postage would probably put it way out of a reasonable price range.
So - assuming this is going to cost some money (I have absolutely no idea how much) and I decide instead to buy a new drill (or even one on ebay) what would people recommend? Bear in mind it is for occasional domestic use for drilling holes in wood.
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30th March 2008, 05:16 PM #5
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30th March 2008, 07:10 PM #6
as far as the batteryless/chargerless drill goes
For very occasion use a cheapo corded drill would be better, batteries need continual cycling.Traba non folis arborem aestima
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30th March 2008, 08:43 PM #7
Highly likely it will cost you more to get the old unit going that to purchase a new one.
Forum searches yield a lot of results on a common topic like this. Have done one for you here.
In short, I'd recommend one that has 2 batteries, 2 speed, and a 1hr (or less) charger. Will cost you around $100 upwards & will serve you well.
Cheers..................Sean
The beatings will continue until morale improves.