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. 2 Pack DCA1820 for Dewalt 18V to 20V Adapter Convert Use with DCB201, DCB203, DCB203BT Compact Batteries, for DEWALT 18-Volt Tools, 20-Volt MAX Lithium-Lon (2 Packs) 4. 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. 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. As a substitute, DEWALT created a corded power supply adaptor for the miter. Years ago, I worked a second job, at a department store selling their popular exclusive brand of tools. FlexVolt batteries are compatible with all DEWALT 60 and 20-volt DEWALT 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. This adapter allows you to use selected DEWALT 20-Volt MAX. It's been one of the most popular lines of professional-quality cordless tools, for a very long time. Add versatility to your toolbox with the DEWALT DCA2203C 20-Volt MAX to 18-Volt battery adapter kit. Carve away the plastic using a saw & utility knife or a Dremel. The rail must also be thinned slightly near the entry point. I believe DeWalt's 18 volt line of cordless tools has been in the market for about 20 years. Each slide channel on the drill body must be deepened about 1/8' to allow the DeWalt battery to slide in. 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.

Dewalt 20 volt battery adapter