Makita BL1815-2 18-Volt 1-1/2 Ah Compact Lithium-Ion Battery, 2-Pack

by Makita

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

2 Pack 18V Compact Lithium-Ion Batteries

Product Description

Includes 18V LXT Lithium-Ion 1.5 Ah Compact Batteries (2 pk) - BL1815-2

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000UZPJJ2
• Item model number: BL1815-2
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,736 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #8 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Power Tool Accessories > Cordless Tool Accessories > Chargers & Converters

Customer Reviews

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Better than expected (with update), October 6, 2008

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Woodsmithy (Green Bay, WI USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Makita BL1815-2 18-Volt 1-1/2 Ah Compact Lithium-Ion Battery, 2-Pack (Tools & Home Improvement)

After reading all the other reviews, I expected to have problems with the 1.5 AH but they work fine. I did a time test with the flashlight and they lasted 2 hours each. Using it on the impact/driver for handy work it lasted all day. This may not be the toughest test but they work good as a back-up battery, and are a lot less expensive and weight considerably less than a 3 AH.

I did talk to a Makita dealer who wishes to remain anonymous, and he said that were problems with the 1.5 AH when they were first released.

UPDATE
I have frequently used 2 of these batteries over the last 6 months without a problem. They are much lighter than the 3AH which gives the drill a better balance. I use them for all but the most demanding jobs. From my perspctive, it seems that Makita fixed whatever problem there was.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great battery packs, March 22, 2010

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Jonathan Turner - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Makita BL1815-2 18-Volt 1-1/2 Ah Compact Lithium-Ion Battery, 2-Pack (Tools & Home Improvement)

I own and am a big fan of the Makita 18-volt system but only have the smaller tools - drill and impact drill.
I use these 1.5 Ah packs (the small ones) rather than the 3.0 Ah packs (the big ones) for the weight advantage. The small packs with Makita's already-lightweight tools make a really convenient carry item for any job. Sure, you can use bigger packs and/or tools but for the impact and standard drill I find the light weight is more of an advantage than the extra life. The small pack lasts about all day as it is and the charger turns around a drained battery to full charge in only 10-15 minutes.

If I were using the heavier-duty tools - circular or recip saws for instance - I would likely want the larger packs. For that use the difference in tool weight isn't much and they need the extra energy, IMO. Personally I still go to corded tools for those jobs.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Great tool, bad batteries, May 2, 2009

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CJN - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Makita BL1815-2 18-Volt 1-1/2 Ah Compact Lithium-Ion Battery, 2-Pack (Tools & Home Improvement)

I just keep my fingers crossed that I'll get more than 10 months from this set of batteries. I love the impact driver. It is my favorite tool, and I use very often. 2 years old now & this is the 3rd set of batteries.