I can't find a site for Makita customer questionier/service about recharg. bat.s now made by China, was Japan?
I have a Makita cordless drill. Back about 6 years ago when I purchased the drill, it came with a factory rechargable "Japan Made" battery. When I needed to replace the battery, it cost 50.00 and is now made in China (it's labeled PA09 9.6 v 1.3Ah) It is not holding a charge. It's useless to spend .00 on a battery when I can purchase a new drill w/factory battery for about 0.00 Makita make. I've had it for just 2 years. I'd like to know if there are other rechargable batteries for cordless tools made in China that are having the same problem. I can't find a site to inquire or see if this is an ongoing problem. I'd like a refund or a better replacement.
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Bad rechargeable batteries are usually killed by "dendrites," needlelike metal whiskers that short out the plates. Supposedly, they can be cured by giving the battery a jolt with an arc welder. Check Youtube or Google for demos and instructions.
Probably most welders know this trick. Some might be willing to try this for you for a small fee, say a tenspot or a case of beer. If that fails, buy a new drill with a higher voltage battery.
Makita sold a lot of drills based on their reputation of using the best batteries in the business.