Aldi Ferrex Compatible Battery

[V66]

Hi all,

Has any one found a compatible battery for the “Activ Battery’ range that power the last generation of Ferrex own brand tools sold in Aldi.

They’ve been like hens teeth over last few months in store and online.
it’s the 20v or 20/40v size I’m trying to replace with the five slot ( not four slot like most Workzone units).

I’m aware there are units on eBay etc costing four times original price and some adaptive type units that are not far behind in the same price range that give flexibility to use another manufacturers battery ( but you still have to buy a battery on top!)

Happy to pay a bit more ( than original) for a generic if it fits…maybe with a little added value power than original.

Aldi just say that they’ll inform category buyers.

Anyone solved this problem?

thanks in advance
v66

 

[TimboTwo]

Quite frankly, for what that stuff costs, buy new.

 

[StephenOak]

Quite frankly, for what that stuff costs, buy new.

Well, he probably would except, as he said

They’ve been like hens teeth over last few months in store and online.

 

[mattylad]

They should be available in March, so I hear.

IMO Aldi shold not be selling the tools without any power being available for them, the buyer loses several months from the warranty without being able to use them.

 

[V66]

They should be available in March, so I hear.

IMO Aldi shold not be selling the tools without any power being available for them, the buyer loses several months from the warranty without being able to use them.

Thanks for that.
I had not heard that as I have not been able to get customer services or any store staff to commit to anything…. But I did start this quest a few weeks ago now.

I’d just hoped it was about maybe the overall battery shortage issues we’ve all heard about in the press or a churn of Christmas lines being more important.

I’ve had mine a while so no warranty issue in my case…. But I as you say they are still selling ‘bare’ units.
I just wondered if I was missing a generic battery trick….. I’ve posted on two large forums and no-one has come rushing in to tell me x,y or z fits. Looks like I’ll have to be patient then.
Thank again.

 

[mattylad]

There is a Facebook group "ALDI TOOL FANS" and every couple of days someone new joins and asks the same thing.

If your battery has failed then it may be worth looking into opening it up and seeing if you have a defective cell that can be replaced.

 

[V66]

Ok great, I’ll check it out.
Cheers.