When it comes to charging your power tool batteries, it’s important to know what to do when something goes wrong. One common issue with Milwaukee chargers is a flashing red and green light, which indicates a problem with the connection between the battery and charger. But don’t worry, there are steps you can take to…
Slot a Makita battery into a charger and you are greeted by flashing lights, and maybe a catchy jingle depending on your charger. But what do these lights mean? Let’s have a look! So you’ve just got a Makita charger or maybe you’re borrowing someone else’s tools. You plug the battery into the charger and…
If you’re in the market for some power tools, you’ve probably come across the names Metabo and Hikoki. But are they the same thing? Or are they completely different brands? Let’s find out! First off, let’s clear up any confusion: Metabo and Hikoki can be considered competitors in the power tool industry. However, they are…
Hey DIYers! Have you ever looked at your Hikoki charger and thought to yourself, “there’s only one light, how can it mean so many different things?!” Don’t worry, we’ve all been there. It can be a bit confusing at first, but once you understand what each light indicates, you’ll be a pro at using your…
If you have recently purchased a Stanley Fatmax V20 power tool then you may be wondering what the different lights mean, well let’s jump in and find out. Watch The Video Prefer this content in video form? Then watch the quick video below. Flashing Green Light This means that the battery is charging and it…
Bauker batteries are not that well known, but if you have ever gone to ToolStation then you have probably seen the Bauker range and the Hawksmoor garden range which also use these batteries. And they are cheap tools, so you may well have been tempted. But as we all know the batteries are often a…
1. Remove and re-insert the battery within five seconds and the melody will change. 2. Every time you remove and re-insert the battery the melody will change, cycling through the pre-sets. 3. When the desired melody sound comes out, leave the battery cartridge inserted and charging will begin. When a “short beep” mode is selected,…
If you have just got yourself a Ryobi power tool then you may well be wondering just what all the flashing lights on the charger mean. Well, let me help you out with this handy guide to what all of the lights on a Ryobi charger mean. Solid Red Light The single solid red light…
Milwaukee batteries are expensive, like all high-end power tools. There really is no getting away from it. This means you want to get the most out of them, and also want to know how long they will last before starting to lose their ability to hold a charge. So just how long does a Milwaukee…
Everyone knows that power tool batteries from big brands can be stupidly expensive. So if you are on a budget then you may have well had a cheeky peek at all of the knock off batteries available all over Amazon and eBay. But do these batteries work? And are they worth buying? Do the batteries…
Milwaukee is a well-known power tool brand, but they are also well known for being a little expensive. Is this tag earned, or is it a little unfair? Let’s have a look and get this joiner’s perspective. So are Milwaukee tools expensive? Well yes and no. They are definitely one of the more expensive popular…
Milwaukee tools are a highly popular American tool brand, but are Milwaukee tools still made in America? Or are they now made in China like everything else? Let’s have a look and find out. Well, I happen to have a Milwaukee drill sat here next to me, so let’s have a look at where it…
Using cordless tools in the UK can often involve them getting wet, after all, we are all too aware of how much it rains over here. But this can cause obvious concerns, like can your power tool batteries get wet? Let’s have a look at Makita batteries in particular and see if they can get…
Using cordless tools in the UK can often involve them getting wet, after all, we are all too aware of how much it rains over here. But this can cause obvious concerns, like can your power tool batteries get wet? Let’s have a look at Milwaukee batteries in particular and see if they can get…
If you have just got yourself a nice, new, shiny Milwaukee tool and have just plugged the battery in to charge you may be a little confused by all the different lights on the charger. What do the light on a Milwaukee charger mean? And which ones should you worry about? So here is the…
The battery cells used in a power tool battery are what can make or break it, and with many of them being manufactured by a small number of companies it can be an easy way to compare and contrast different batteries. So with that in mind let’s open up a new Milwaukee battery and have…