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2-pk MILWAUKEE M18 Redlithium XC6.0 High Output Battery

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JB Tools has 2-pk MILWAUKEE M18 Redlithium XC6.0 High Output Battery (48-11-1862) on sale for $139.99 when you apply coupon code HOK72C7B3AS in cart. Shipping is free.
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JB Tools has 2-pk MILWAUKEE M18 Redlithium XC6.0 High Output Battery (48-11-1862) on sale for $139.99 when you apply coupon code HOK72C7B3AS in cart. Shipping is free.
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May 30, 2024 8:08 PM
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FairSwing2033May 30, 2024 8:08 PM
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Milwauke warranty is great. The problem is dealing with these unauthorized sellers. Pretty much no warranty for. List of sellers https://www.milwaukeetool.com/buy-now
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May 30, 2024 8:43 PM
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iIIuminatiMay 30, 2024 8:43 PM
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Quote from FaithfulCable243 :
Just curious if "high output" is worth the extra bucks? Bought 2 5Ah regular milwaukee batteries for $107. If yes I would probably go with HO version
I use the 3.0 HO for my drill and impact. They're the best light weight. It's equivalent of an XC 5.0 but without the weight and bulky size.
I got couple 6.0 and 8.0 HO that I rarely use but they do provide better power when I use it on my leaf blower.
May 30, 2024 8:46 PM
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iIIuminatiMay 30, 2024 8:46 PM
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What I can't believe is Milwaukee not offering rapid charger with the package. They give you the normal slow charger. At least Makita knows how important it is to give us rapid charger for free.
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May 30, 2024 9:37 PM
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NikonShrMay 30, 2024 9:37 PM
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I heard these are great better than the 8s...running xc3.0 and 5.0 and will eventually upgrade.
May 30, 2024 10:00 PM
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eddo617May 30, 2024 10:00 PM
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Quote from SmartClub3571 :
Only if you have high power or fuel tools like saws, sawzall, bandsaw ,etc, ts a must in my opinion. the 5ah will power them fine yes but you're not using the tool to its full extent.its a very noticeable power difference
Mostly agree, definitely for yard tools ie mower, chainsaw, weed eater also circular saws table saws and chop saws
May 30, 2024 10:02 PM
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eddo617May 30, 2024 10:02 PM
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Quote from iIIuminati :
What I can't believe is Milwaukee not offering rapid charger with the package. They give you the normal slow charger. At least Makita knows how important it is to give us rapid charger for free.
Thing is with these batteries you ideally want to slow charge them for better battery performance and life.
May 30, 2024 11:43 PM
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ApprovingPandaMay 30, 2024 11:43 PM
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Quote from trkndude299 :
You may have a bad battery? (or charger)
Contact customer service for a replacement or simply return it to the store of purchase?
When I had a 5Ah battery that wouldn't charge my research turned up quite a few people who had battery packs with individual cells that were out of balance with the rest. It seemed to happen more with the older batteries, newer batteries are getting smarter battery management chips inside.
For my "bad" battery putting it on the charger would immediately indicate it was done charging. Pushing the battery test button would show it was 1/2 full. On a tool like a drill, it would barely move. It was a very lightly used battery, since I have a stash of 5Ah batteries from a deal a few years ago - but old enough that it was out of MILW warranty.
Opening it up - one cell was fully charged, one cell had half that voltage, rest were partially discharged. Charged it with a lithium battery charger, one cell at a time following directions found online. Since then it's functioned fine - holds a good charge, normal Milwaukee charger works as expected.
If you're going to try and fix "bad" tool battery pack, make sure you do your research, understand what you're doing and keep it safe.
My suggestion is to be careful to not buy more batteries than you reasonably can use - because I've never had an issue with batteries that are actively being used. Only seen these issues with batteries sitting around idle doing the self-discharge thing.

That said, I'm tempted to ignore that advice and get some more 6Ah batteries I don't immediately need - but I'm also working at throwing the idle batteries on the charger periodically as well as a preventative.

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May 30, 2024 11:56 PM
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WilliamHBonneyMay 30, 2024 11:56 PM
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That's a lot of money for a few 18650 cells and a BMS board.
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May 31, 2024 12:19 AM
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b00gersugarMay 31, 2024 12:19 AM
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be aware:

a. JB is not an authorized reseller, so it's possible your warranty claims *may* get denied
b. these kits have been available at around $115 many times. i paid $107 for this kit at maxtool (an authorized dealer) back in december.

Quote from WilliamHBonney :
That's a lot of money for a few 18650 cells and a BMS board.
they are 21700 sized Samsung T30 cells. each battery has 10 of them inside. bare T30s sell for about $6 a pop in quantities under 100. that's $120 worth of batteries alone, with no BMS, case or anything else.
so by your own stupid logic, this is a good deal.
Last edited by b00gersugar May 30, 2024 at 05:24 PM.
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May 31, 2024 1:44 AM
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CyanPiranha266May 31, 2024 1:44 AM
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Quote from PurpleEducation9387 :
Nope, I checked the other cells, they haven't moved a bit. The charger charges to 4.1v and stops. I've just been poorly connecting it. It's my first time. There's a coating on the batteries ends and looks like flaking teflon from a cooking pan.
I repair batteries for a living. Once one bank of cells charges to 4.1 the entire battery will no longer allow any other battery charge. If you charge each bank individually it will work for a short period but likely go unbalanced again. You likely have a couple "not as good" cells compared to the ones that are reading 4.1 after charging.
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May 31, 2024 2:51 AM
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HilariousWinter5650May 31, 2024 2:51 AM
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Quote from PurpleEducation9387 :
I have an xc 8.0 ho battery that charged to 3/4 and then to 1/2. I had a single 18650 battery charger that I connected wires to it and then to the battery, and it's taking almost a week to get it back to 100%. It's reading three bars now!
How do I go about doing this for a 9.0 that won't take a charge? I took apart the case and there's one bank where I get a lower reading than others. I bought the $60 battery charger, just not sure how to use it.

It happened after I ran it completely empty on an led light that I rigged up to work with M18 batteries. I'll need to wire in some sort of low voltage protection next time.
May 31, 2024 2:57 AM
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HilariousWinter5650May 31, 2024 2:57 AM
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Quote from b00gersugar :
be aware:

a. JB is not an authorized reseller, so it's possible your warranty claims *may* get denied
b. these kits have been available at around $115 many times. i paid $107 for this kit at maxtool (an authorized dealer) back in december.


they are 21700 sized Samsung T30 cells. each battery has 10 of them inside. bare T30s sell for about $6 a pop in quantities under 100. that's $120 worth of batteries alone, with no BMS, case or anything else.
so by your own stupid logic, this is a good deal.
Go easy on him, kid
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May 31, 2024 3:31 AM
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themacgyverMay 31, 2024 3:31 AM
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I'm having a hard time believing the batteries improve power. It may make power more available (ie run longer at full strength) but it isn't boosting the strength of the tool, run cooler/lighter/more compact.....but just in case anyone was confused on that. I mean what are they doing overvolting their own stuff?
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May 31, 2024 3:53 AM
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lr1120May 31, 2024 3:53 AM
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Quote from themacgyver :
I'm having a hard time believing the batteries improve power. It may make power more available (ie run longer at full strength) but it isn't boosting the strength of the tool, run cooler/lighter/more compact.....but just in case anyone was confused on that. I mean what are they doing overvolting their own stuff?
Power (watts) = volts x amps

The high output batteries are capable of outputting more amps so you get more power at the same voltage.

There are test videos on youtube showing impact wrenches putting out more torque with these batteries compared to the normal version.
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May 31, 2024 3:58 AM
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Wingback73May 31, 2024 3:58 AM
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Quote from themacgyver :
I'm having a hard time believing the batteries improve power. It may make power more available (ie run longer at full strength) but it isn't boosting the strength of the tool, run cooler/lighter/more compact.....but just in case anyone was confused on that. I mean what are they doing overvolting their own stuff?
It is all about current draw. Same voltage, more available current = more power. Nice and simple

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