Anybody ever try the NiCd/Welder zap trick?

Kinja'd!!! "crowmolly" (crowmolly)
11/29/2014 at 11:19 • Filed to: None

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I've got a bunch of DeWalt 18V batteries that barely hold a charge and I don't really want to spend the $$ to replace them at this point.

So I'm thinking about firing up the Miller and introducing the batteries to DOCTOR WATTS .

Anybody tried it?


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Kinja'd!!! Funktheduck > crowmolly
11/29/2014 at 11:27

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I haven't but I know there's a risk of batteries blowing up

Kinja'd!!! crowmolly > Funktheduck
11/29/2014 at 11:47

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Yeah, that's why I was asking beforehand. I'd use full gear and a heavy welding blanket if I decide to try it.

Kinja'd!!! You can tell a Finn but you can't tell him much > crowmolly
11/29/2014 at 12:09

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If you do this post the video so we can enjoy watching you blow up your batteries.

Kinja'd!!! desertdog5051 > crowmolly
11/29/2014 at 12:18

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I did 2 DeWalt 12v batteries. They worked good for about 6-9 months and then slowly died again. Put alligator clips on the battery terminals and zap the clips so you don't mess up the battery contacts. Now I take dead/dying batts to Interstate Batteries place. $30-$35 to rebuild them with new cells.