FREE delivery Wed, Feb 21 on your first order. For the DC500 Vacuum, the DW074 and DW079 Rotary Lasers, the adapter is functional but the tools’ battery doors will not fully close. DCA1820 Dewalt 20V Battery Adapter for Dewalt 18V Tools Compatible with 20V MAX XR Lithium Battery DCB200 DCB201 DCB203 DCB203BT DCB204 DCB205 DCB206. The 20V MAX Li-Ion Battery Pack Adapter for 18V NiCd tools is NOT COMPATIBLE with 18V DeWALT radios, 18V DeWALT nailers, DC020 or DC022 Worklights, nor the DCS370 Bandsaw. WARNING: THE ADAPTER IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH ALL DeWALT TOOLS. Includes: (1) 18V - 20V MAX Adapter, (2) DCB203 20V MAX XR Lithium Ion Batteries (2.0Ah), 12V/20V MAX Charger. Do not use adapter with premium batteries (DCB200, DCB204, DCB204BT, DCB205) in 18V Compact drills DC970, DC759. Use with DCB201, DCB203, DCB203BT compact batteries. This kit includes two 20V MAX XR Lithium Ion batteries, and 20v charger so you can be ready to convert immediately.
This adapter requires the use of 20V MAX Chargers - this will not fit in DEWALT 18V Chargers. I'm still running them hard.The DEWALT DCA2203C 20V MAX Battery Adapter Kit for 18V Tools allows for use of 20V MAX batteries in most DEWALT 18V Tools.
The other two are showing signs of age with their full-charge run time declining slightly. One recently decided it was time to retire and refused to take another charge. The introduction of this battery adapter is awesome now we can start transitioning towards newer technology, bit by bit, piece by piece. You can go to hardware store, home center, or today and get an 18 volt NiCd battery, or even a brand-new 18 volt tool. That's simply incredible, considering the modern system of 20V MAX tools has been out for 4-5 years.
Was it an "engineered obsolescence" sales scheme? Although many people bought new cordless tool sets, lots left to shop elsewhere, swearing off the brand as they went out the door.ĭeWalt on the other hand, has supported tools that last for a seriously long time. The DEWALT DCA2203C 20V MAX Battery Adapter Kit for 18V Tools allows for use of 20V MAX batteries in most DEWALT 18V Tools. People would end up purchasing new tools, rather than ordering older batteries from the factory. It was odd, even though each generation was a same voltage, NiCd battery, there would be a slight change to a a bump or ridge on its case, preventing interchange between versions. It was common that I'd bear the brunt of a shopper's frustration when they learned that each year's version of the store-brand tools had an battery configuration incompatible with the prior model. Years ago, I worked a second job, at a department store selling their popular exclusive brand of tools. They've outlasted and out performed any other brand of cordless tools I've owned by several years, leaving me a bit of a fan-boy. I've had my own set for about 8 years, and all the tools are still going strong. They're certainly the most common brand on the construction sites I've visited. DCA1820 18V to 20V Adapter Write a review Allows for use of 20V MAX Liithium Ion batteries in most 18V DEWALT tools.
This Adapter will not work with 20V/60V FLEXVOLT Batteries. Do not use with premium DEWALT batteries in DC970 or DC759 tools. Requires use of DEWALT 20Volt MAX charger. It's been one of the most popular lines of professional-quality cordless tools, for a very long time. Compatible with most DEWALT 18Volt tools and allows for use of 20Volt MAX compact batteries. I believe DeWalt's 18 volt line of cordless tools has been in the market for about 20 years. I've run it through its paces for a month on a variety of my tools. When DeWalt gave me an early-bird chance to try out their new battery adapter and bring modern battery technology to my older tools, I couldn't wait to put it in action. Regular readers of this blog know that I've been personally wielding DeWalt 18 volt cordless tools on my projects for years.