"Darryl Ramm" wrote

Geez where is your man tool lust? :-)

DeWalt 36 Volt systems uses the A123 batteries or t least their
chemistry (DeWalt may call that nano-phosphate, same stuff, different
name). I think there are companies using that, and there have been
disputes between companies maybe breaching A123 patents/IP).

My SureFire tactical flashlights run on CR123A Lithium.

I have plenty power tool lust, but not the wallet to match it! :-)

I am locked in, so to speak, to the B & D firestorm line of battery powered
18 volt tools. At last count, I have 11 functioning batteries, 4 drills
(one is a 1/2" hammer drill) an impact driver, two radios, 3 rapid chargers,
circular saw, reciprocating saw, two random orbital sanders, chain saw,
flashlight, dustbuster type vacuum, and probably a couple other tools that I
have forgotten to mention.

To replace them with the latest and greatest technology now available would
be overly expensive. If I need more power than 18 volts, I have plenty of
plug in tools, a 2500 watt inverter, and a 2200 watt Honda generator. Until
all of the B & D tools die, (they don't seem to die even with very tough
use, building houses and more) I'll stick with what I have, and "try" to
ignore all the new stuff. It's better that way. "sniff, sniff." ;-)
--
Jim in NC