For years, one of the missions of the Power Tool Institute (PTI) has been to warn tool owners and users about the dangers posed by counterfeit batteries.

“The quality will remain long after the price is forgotten.” That’s a well-known quote from Henry Royce, co-founder of luxury car brand Rolls-Royce.

Shopping for a gift for Father’s Day? Power tools are always the right size. Plus, dad is sure to enjoy using them more than a tie or some cologne.

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.

Power tools and their batteries are rugged instruments designed to perform tough jobs, but they still require care to maintain safe, optimum performance.

It’s no secret that lithium-ion batteries are great for power tools. They can be recharged hundreds of times with greater energy output compared to other rechargeables.