The battery pack for my Hilka drill no longer holds a charge. Hilka say its not worth buying a new pack as this would be more than a new drill. The drill is top quality so its worth spending a little time to see if the pack can be repaired.
The pack contains 12 - 1.2v batteries linked together. However these are slightly smaller than the standard rechargeable batteries available, which if used would not fit into the battery pack casing. Any Ideas gratefully received.

Regards,

Rogerinfarnham

Roger higgins, January 2008

Rechargeable cells come in several sizes, most tools seem to use the Cs size cell ( C sub) .... have a google for them in the US... saw them there for $2 a piece, which is nearly free!

3tinybones, April 2008

Maplin have small NiCads but they are around 3.99 each!
Suggest a short lead to a 12v lead acid battery!

Regards

Bob Miles, February 2008