Blogs

Find Authorized Battery Recycling Locations Near You
Access the feature here: https://www.takechargeofyourbattery.com/disposal/. Just enter your ZIP code and click “Go.”

In general, when you take care of your batteries, they will take care of you. However, purchasing counterfeit or knock off batteries, or when lithium-ion batteries are misused or abused – if they are dropped, punctured, cracked, exposed to liquids, or otherwise damaged – they can become unstable and enter a phase called thermal runaway. Signs include a battery that is too hot to touch, melting, smoking, or on fire.

Debunking Power Tool Battery Compatibility Myths It’s a question that comes up a lot, so let’s get to it immediately. Can OEM power tool batteries be replaced with batteries from third-party component suppliers? The answer is a definitive “no.”  Why not? Because each original equipment manufacturer (OEM) has its own proprietary control circuitry for the […]

Power tools are popular gifts for Father’s Day. They’re always the right size. Dad may appreciate a power tool more than a necktie or some cologne – and it’s more useful, too. Plus, dad will always think of his kids when he uses it on a project. It’s the gift that acts as a constant […]

Buyer Beware: Counterfeit and Knock-Off Batteries Pose Grave Risk  When you get a new power tool, you will eventually be in the market for primary, spare, or backup batteries to ensure future projects receive the power needed to get the job done.  Getting a battery sounds easy enough, right? But there are some things to […]

Why you should recycle your lithium-ion batteries instead of tossing them in the trash Lithium-ion batteries have revolutionized power tools and other devices, providing long-lasting, reliable power that is lighter weight, charges quickly, and holds its charge longer. But, like all batteries, eventually even lithium-ion batteries reach the end of their service life. When this […]