18v Cordless Drills, Best Guides To Drills and Drill Assessories

3 Responses to “Do Higher Voltage Cordless Drills Run Longer On A Single Charge?”

1. Karen L on February 6th, 2010 at 12:03 pm

   Yes, more voltage will give you longer run time as well as more power. If an 18v isn’t too heavy for you to handle easily, that’s a good size. You generally get what you pay for with cordless drills. I’m guessing you probably don’t need professional grade stuff, so go with B &D again or maybe Ryobi. Don’t buy some bargain off-brand. Lithium batteries are good, and lighter than nicads for the same voltage. Get an extra battery while you’re at it and you’ll be good for almost anything around the house. Go see what there is in your local stores, and don’t get carried away buying a kit full of stuff you’ll never use like a flashlight and radio. I’ve been using B & D for a long time for light professional use and it’s been fine though many will say it isn’t so good. It also doesn’t cost like DeWalt or Porter Cable.

2. Corky R on February 6th, 2010 at 12:03 pm

   I’ve been using cordless power tools ever since they were invented. I can remember my first one, which was in the shape of a normal drill motor, and used a whopping 3.6 volts. I was living high on the hog, cause that thing would drive a couple dozen 3″ screws before running down. We’ve come a long way, and just as with a lot of other things, it seems like when we reach a certain plateau everyone starts thinking bigger has to be better. If 6 volts is good, then 9.6 is better, and 12 volt is better and 18 or 24 volts is even better yet. I’ve found, over the years, that my 12 volt stuff seems to have given me better service and lasted longer than anything else that does the same type work. Part of that situation is that I can charge the 12 volt batteries with a car battery charger. When my 14.4 volt or my 18 volt stuff loses a charger, then I’m dead, until I can buy another charger for that voltage, and for the most part they’re not cheap, even used, and then you run the risk of using it a few times and looking for another one. So, I’m sticking with my 12 volt Skil stuff. It gives me good service, good power and run times and I can charge it with my car battery if I need to.

3. FleetTec on February 6th, 2010 at 12:03 pm

   Do not waste your money on Black and Decker products.
   I bought one of theri $39.95 12 volt cordless for around the house. Battery does not last long, will not hold a charge after a while( after warranty runs out ) Worthless. Wil never buy Black and Decker products again.
   Go to Sears and get their 18 or higher voltage stuff. Also get lithium battery if you can.
   I bought a Porter Cable cordless 18 volt drill kit a while back to replace the worthless B&D . Paid like $99 , got 2 batteries with it. Excellent value for the money. Was able to drive a bit over 2 pounds of screws on one battery one inch to 2 and a half inches long.

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