The Dewalt DC9096 XRP battery packs are designed for 18 volt Dewalt cordless tools. They are specially engineered to give you up to 40% more run time compared to other 18 volt batteries.
After owning these batteries for a while now, I feel that I have enough hands on time with them to do an adequate review. First off, I've been reading a lot of gripes with the Dewalt DC9096 XRP batteries. I suspect this is because they are still based on NiCd battery technology. While batteries that utilize this technology have a limited shelf life, there are many things that you can do to maximize the life of your Dewalt NiCd batteries.
Once you research all of the pros and cons with regards to NiCd battery technology, you will get much better use and life from them. It is not uncommon to get up to and sometimes more than 2 years of heavy usage from the Dewalt DC9096 XRP batteries.
Rechargeable batteries no matter what technology they are based on will not have infinite shelf life. The main differences between the different technologies is the way you must maintain them for maximum life. Granted, while on the job, this can be hard to do sometimes. I recommend the 15 minute charger for these special circumstances. Although do not make this your main charger. Habitually charging the batteries in this type of charger will significantly reduce the life of your battery. When possible, always recharge the Dewalt DC9096 Batteries slowly and after they have cooled down. It is always a good idea to have enough spare batteries to get the job done. This will allow you to get the max service life from the batteries while getting the job done efficiently.
In conclusion, I would recommend the Dewalt DC9096 XRP batteries for your Dewalt cordless tools. They are a solid product from a reliable company. Just be sure to learn about the battery technology also so that you can get the most service life possible from them.
Many times, the Dewalt DC9096 batteries can be found at deep discounts by shopping online. Read reviews and compare prices before buying to be sure that you are getting the right product that fits your needs and the right price for your budget.
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