My original batteries had been ...dying for a long time. One died a few years back, then the other. I got these because I didn't want to spend a lot of money upgraded to lithium with a drill set I barely use more than a couple times a year. These are direct replacements for the OEM battery packs. I bought a pair of these back in January 2020 and after using a couple times these still hold a charge like they're brand new.
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I bought these for two compatible drill sets. So far... they are working fine. I note, however, that I typically do NOT use either drill/battery for extended periods...as in hours. Rather, short bursts of, say, 15-30 minutes or less. So I cannot speak to for how LONG they hold a good charge. Also, the fit is a tad tight. Not problematic,just tight. So I had to wiggle/jiggle them a bit to get them out. Again, not a problem; I was just used to the the OEM batteries coming off with greater ease. All in all, happy with these.
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I understand these batteries are going discontinu...ed by craftsman. I have several tools that use them, and am not about to toss the tools out, which all work perfectly. These aftermarket replacements are actually better and stay charged, longer than the originals, and are far less expensive. If you have tools and/or garden equipment that uses them, stock up. When you cannot find them anymore, your tools will be useless. The fact that Sears is all but gone, and Lowe’s is now carrying Craftsman, tells me people still like the brand, but replacement parts are getting scarce.
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The battery functions well and lo...oks nearly identical to the original branded battery. The only issue that I have is that there are no markings on the battery whatsoever. so it is impossible to tell if it is actually 3.0 Ah or something else. At this point I have not stressed it at all but it operates and it charges in the OEM charger.
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Looks just like the Craf...tsman product at about ½ the price..(without the little rubber strips along the sides) It arrived about ⅓ charged and I charged it up the rest of the way in the Craftsman charger. Took less than one hour. I haven't used it yet, but it looks good to go to me. I would buy it again. However, time will tell and I will see how long it lasts...the Craftsman batteries were lasting a year or year and a half....
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