Dewalt batteries

[Davey]

Sorry to ask such a basic question - I've "searched" but couldn't find an answer!

I recently purchased the DeWalt XRP DC988L1 18V 2.0Ah Li-ion Cordless Combi Drill: http://www.screwfix.com/p/dewalt-xrp-dc988l1-18v-2-0ah-li-ion-cordless-combi-drill/74113

I'm now looking for a spare battery and I see DeWalt have changed the style of their batteries to: http://www.screwfix.com/p/dewalt-dcb181-xj-18v-1-5ah-xr-li-ion-battery/74382

Is this the right battery for my drill?

It says "compatible with all XR Li-ion DeWalt 18V tools" - does this include XRP Li-ion?

Thank you

 

[crank39]

No, they are 2 different type of fitting, the XRP is the older style range where the battery pushes up into the handle like this...

http://www.screwfix.com/p/dewalt-dc9180-xj-18v-li-ion-nano-battery/62512

The newer style XR tools have batteries that slide onto the handle as shown in your second link

My guess is screwfix will have a lot of the older XRP tools on offer soon so if you don't mind slighty older kit they'll be some good deals knocking around soon.....if not now!

 

[big-all]

yep definately wait for prices to drop or buy a complete kit for little more than a battery price then you will have 2 tools and the charger for the li-ions as the old charger wont work

and i do hope you bought it when it was either the £125 or £149 and not the £250

 

[Davey]

Thanks Guys!

I "only" paid £149 although I didn't tell SWMBO that

It's only for DIY use although I've got a big project coming up soon (extension and new kitchen which I hope to be doing a lot of myself) so I thought it would be useful to get a spare battery.

I didn't think about getting some extra tools as well......mmmmmm..... there's an idea

Cheers

 

[big-all]

i have about 8 tools for the dewalt batteries