Makita 192296-8 1201 12-Volt 1.7 Amp Hour NiCad Pod Style Battery

by Makita

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

12-volt (1.7Ah) rechargeable nickel cadium battery.

Product Description

12V HIGH CAPACITY BATTERY 1201

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5 x 5 x 5 inches ; 1.1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B00004R9LY
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: MAK192296-8
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #137,585 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

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9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars "High Capacity" is Relative, January 2, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Makita 192296-8 1201 12-Volt 1.7 Amp Hour NiCad Pod Style Battery (Tools & Home Improvement)

1.7AH is no longer "High Capacity". Be careful about which type of battery your 12V Makita takes--thumb springs, end clip, both, or the new MForce slide design. If yours can take the thumb spring batteries, then spend $... more on the 2.0AH version. Your old charger will likely take it but may not take the newest NiMH batteries. Plus, the NiCd's have a longer shelf life.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My 5 stars to balance the unfair 2 star rating!, February 8, 2008

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Nic Prada "GratefulFeatHead" (Duh! The Valley, dude! Totally!) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Makita 192296-8 1201 12-Volt 1.7 Amp Hour NiCad Pod Style Battery (Tools & Home Improvement)

The 2 star review is unfair because I suppose he expects the manufacturer to pull all the batteries that say "high capacity" on them and trash em or whatever because there's newer technology available. Here's some actual information about my experience with this battery. I've had 4 Makita 6311d's as my main guns in my cabinet shop and I use em every day and have for years. All 6 batteries are still working quite well but for some loss of power due to me using the wrong charger for the last year or so.
I do appreciate the advice regarding the newer 2.0 etcetera but to give 2 stars to a fine battery because it's outdated is just wrong. I suppose last year's model Ferrari should get 2 stars since there's a newer version available! (just an example of the ludicrous review; i don't know what's available in the Ferrari department) I have an old Ford Model "A". Maybe I should dump it in the river since there's newer technology available. Nothin' like a Taurus, eh?! The Victrola's outta here!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Battery, September 27, 2010

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Ed J - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Makita 192296-8 1201 12-Volt 1.7 Amp Hour NiCad Pod Style Battery (Tools & Home Improvement)

This is a genuine Makita battery. Other batteries are often advertised in a way that makes you think they are Makita. This battery was installed in an impact wrench that I have had for years and it worked perfectly. It charges quickly and has plenty of strength. It is a replacement for the original model of Makita battery and fits and works fine in my wrench.