Pallets - daft question!

[veggiechicken]

Phew - thought it was my addled brain again Are there generic battery packs or will only a Wickes one fit the drill?

[Stan79]

Yep sorry. My previous post is missing the crucial word!!! Not worth it!

Sorry! Pesky iPhone key pad is too small for my lumbering fingers.

[veggiechicken]

Sorry Stan - do you mean its not worth it? I'm confused - as usual

[Stan79]

Ah ok. I can get battery packs rebuilt cheaper than a new unit but its probably worth it for an own brand drill IMHO.

[veggiechicken]

Its a Wickes 12v Cordless Drill/Driver Kit with 5 position torque control. Means nothing to me except I know where Wickes is

[Stan79]

Thanks Both. It was all neatly packed in its carrying case. - not on the drill. It says 3 hours recharge but it was on for at least 6. On Goggle there are ways to jumpstart a dead battery but I'm not sure I'm up to that
So I now have to decide whether to buy a new battery, a complete new drill kit or live without it as I have for the last 8 years

What model & brand of drill is it VC?

[veggiechicken]

And on the subject of pallets, these have just arrived. They're about 3' square x 2' high.

The nice men said they would be around for the rest of the week if I changed my mind about where to put them. Also there may be a couple more, taller ones and a pallet. When I said all I needed was some soil they said there was a pile of it next door surplus Today just keeps on getting better

[Tripmeup]

Thanks Both. It was all neatly packed in its carrying case. - not on the drill. It says 3 hours recharge but it was on for at least 6. On Goggle there are ways to jumpstart a dead battery but I'm not sure I'm up to that
So I now have to decide whether to buy a new battery, a complete new drill kit or live without it as I have for the last 8 years

Hey VC, I think Lidl had drills as their special recently...might be worth checking..

[veggiechicken]

Thanks Both. It was all neatly packed in its carrying case. - not on the drill. It says 3 hours recharge but it was on for at least 6. On Goggle there are ways to jumpstart a dead battery but I'm not sure I'm up to that
So I now have to decide whether to buy a new battery, a complete new drill kit or live without it as I have for the last 8 years

[Sheneval]

How long did you leave it charging for? Was it - is it still in the drill -if so take it out and see if there is any corrosion -leaks - white mouldy looking bits.

After 8 years it is probably as dead as a dodo

[bearded bloke]

Doesn't sound too good

[veggiechicken]

Some advice about Cordless drills required please!
I put the battery on charge - but its not charging. The red light stays on and there's no life in the battery when I tried it. It hasn't been used for 8 years so is it a write-off?
Just when I've worked up the courage to use it - its defunct

[veggiechicken]

The Nailfree, SFG , uni-pallet raised bed is still standing and makes me very happy!
I may have to cobble together another one

[bearded bloke]

Next project for you VC .................

[Snadger]

Thanks for that Snadge - I'll try stuffing one in the Aga and see what happens
For me, its a pallet a day helps you work, rest and play

Or "A finger of fudge is just enough"...............