Porter Cable 8623 12-Volt 2.0 Amp Hour NiCd Slide Style Battery

by Porter-Cable

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Get more power and run time from this re-designed battery pack by Porter-Cable. By eliminating the "tower cell" that resides in the post of clip-on batteries, this slide-on battery keeps all cells on an even playing field. This prevents premature failure of the battery due to one cell taking more abuse from charging and discharging than the others. An added benefit is that the slide-on style is much easier to remove and replace than typical clip-on style batteries. The 2 amp hour capacity provides more power and longer run time. It fits Porter-Cable's 9866 12-volt drill and 869 flashlight.

From the Manufacturer

Get more power and run time from this re-designed battery pack. By eliminating the "tower cell" that resides in the post of clip-on batteries, this slide-on battery keeps all cells on an even playing field. This prevents premature failure of the battery due to one cell taking more abuse from charging and discharging than the others. An added benefit is that the slide-on style is much easier to remove and replace than typical clip-on style batteries. The 2.0 amp hour capacity provides more power and longer run time. It fits Porter-Cable 9866 12.0-volt drill and 869 flashlight.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3 x 6.5 x 7.2 inches ; 3 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 6 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: B00004SBC7
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 8623
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #82,664 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Porter-Cable battery, September 19, 2005

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Thomas C. Olson - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Porter Cable 8623 12-Volt 2.0 Amp Hour NiCd Slide Style Battery (Tools & Home Improvement)

My 5 year-old Porter Cable drill-driver gets lots of use. I replaced the first original battery through Amazon.com a year or so ago and was satisfied with it. So when the 2nd original battery died last month, I ordered through A.com again.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Hope this battery lasts longer than the original, July 28, 2006

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Larscarp "union carpenter" (Ohio) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Porter Cable 8623 12-Volt 2.0 Amp Hour NiCd Slide Style Battery (Tools & Home Improvement)

Great drill but crappy batteries. I hope this replacement battery lasts longer than the original. I bought this drill because I used one like it at work and really felt it to be a good tool. Our company no longer uses these drills because the batteries don't last. The jury is still out on this replacement. Porter Cable should come up with a better battery for this quality tool. I know that 12v are almost passe but, hey...how about some corporate responsibility? and respect for the customer and need I go on about land fills and throw away thinking.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Maybe time to get a new unit, August 12, 2010

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4America "4america" - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Porter Cable 8623 12-Volt 2.0 Amp Hour NiCd Slide Style Battery (Tools & Home Improvement)

I really love my old Porter Cable drill/Flashlight kit and was disappointed when the batteries died. I put off bying new ones because they are so expensive but I finally broke down. Unfortunately, I think these batteries have been sitting around because I've received two of them and they both show up as weak and will not fully charge. I suppose there could be something wrong with the charger but then it seems to me these have to be older batteries since these tools are no longer made. Unfortunately, I have to recommend discarding the old drill and getting a whole new unit.