DIY: Salvage high discharge 18650 cells from Makita tool battery for free

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  • Опубликовано: 6 ноя 2017
  • This is the entire salvaging process of a Makita power tool battery. These are high discharge 18650 cells and you can basically power anything with them. The sky is the limit. Actually the sky is not the limit as you can fly a drone with it, too! Here are some other videos where I used the batteries for:
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    3. Plexiglass cutter: • DIY: Home made Cordles...
    4. More to come...

Комментарии • 361

  • @phoenixstacia527
    @phoenixstacia527 3 года назад +18

    "The most common reason is cancer...skin cancer..I'm just kidding." You're so funny n 😍. Love your accent. Simple, clear communication. Informative. Thank you.

    • @Magisktification
      @Magisktification 2 года назад +3

      The fact that the batteries are labeled fukushima somewhat confirms its likely cancer 🤯

    • @brandondeyoung2771
      @brandondeyoung2771 13 дней назад

      Also...green..dead give-away they're radioactive.

  • @geminaritz
    @geminaritz Год назад +166

    Making use of the ruclips.net/user/postUgkxcJ22tnHH9l1vjdIdEIG27iOG55P7LXI8 reconditioning plan, I just saved 2 auto batteries from being completely junked. The guides were very simple to follow. I wish I would have found this years ago! You may use the guide to recondition any battery type

  • @toyhawker
    @toyhawker Год назад +4

    18650 cells are actually named for their dimensions. 18 means 18mm diameter, 65 means 65 mm length, and 0 means cylinder configuration. Thus 18650.

  • @strontanium
    @strontanium 7 месяцев назад

    this is by far the most detailed and educative on reviving dead 18650 bli-on battery cell video ever..kudos bro..

  • @anthonykalerkaler3517
    @anthonykalerkaler3517 6 месяцев назад +1

    I look forward to more Makita DeWalt Craftsman

  • @adrockmstar3239
    @adrockmstar3239 3 года назад +5

    Great video! I absolutely love the way you talk!! Makes me laugh! But not at you, it just makes me happy.

  • @darkbyte2005
    @darkbyte2005 3 года назад +1

    Great video, I tried it with a dead 18650 and old rc lipo and the 18650 came into life and I was going get a new one... Don't need to now.... Thanks for the great tip...

  • @NinjaRastaMon
    @NinjaRastaMon 6 лет назад +14

    rolling off the surface you pull from with the pliers is a nice technique

  • @Lorddarthvader1701
    @Lorddarthvader1701 4 года назад +6

    Just watched about a dozen of your videos. New sub too. Man did I learn a lot with your videos, glad I ran upon them....Not throwing anymore packs away.....great information

  • @giveme5
    @giveme5 4 года назад +12

    Wow, what An eye opener!
    Great job man. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. Much appreciated. All the best 🙌🏻

  • @TxRiverElf
    @TxRiverElf 4 года назад +6

    You are an excellent teacher. I love your videos!

  • @SVSunnyJim
    @SVSunnyJim 5 лет назад +3

    Wow, really talanted teaching there. Very easy to understand and follow. Got myself a few spare batteries now!

  • @liamstacey419
    @liamstacey419 4 года назад +2

    best analysis of the system that I have seen. Thanks a million.

  • @johncooper7242
    @johncooper7242 6 лет назад +6

    brilliant tutorial very clear and thorough thank you

  • @TRYtoHELPyou
    @TRYtoHELPyou 6 лет назад +4

    You are remonding me of all of the batteries i got lyin around! I gotta get on it. Nice project :)

  • @88ElevenShop
    @88ElevenShop 3 года назад +2

    That's some great content and production value. That kit looks great.

  • @Tembel_Kopek
    @Tembel_Kopek 5 лет назад +3

    Really enjoyed watching, thumbs up!

  • @LD-zd5fr
    @LD-zd5fr 3 года назад +1

    EXCELLENT video and very clear, calm explanation. Great way to recycle cells for IOT remote sensors. Thanks a million!!!!!

  • @nedcherry2066
    @nedcherry2066 6 лет назад +4

    Very informative!!! Thanks for posting.

  • @FlexBnt
    @FlexBnt 5 лет назад +5

    Good work champ, clear concise and simple in demonstration. Good on yea sport👀🗣👍

  • @rjinnh3933
    @rjinnh3933 4 года назад +6

    I've been saving battery packs for years and salvaged some of the cells but indend to do a binge salvage some day soon.

  • @Gerrit-Max
    @Gerrit-Max 3 года назад +2

    Now I know how to repair my own power tool batteries.
    Thanks for a great video.

    • @johncoops6897
      @johncoops6897 11 месяцев назад +1

      No you don't. You still need to capacity test, match and spot weld them back together. Also, when a pair of cells drop to under voltage limit, the BMS will often lock the pack so it will never charge again even with new cells.
      There is a lot more to it than the very first steps shown in this video.

  • @ericloso4758
    @ericloso4758 5 лет назад +4

    Watching just to hear this guys accent it's great!!

  • @chuckmaddison2924
    @chuckmaddison2924 4 года назад +1

    This is a brilliant idea.I have been using new Aldi power tool cells for an electric scooter and skateboard. I use 26 cells ,13 series 2 parallel.

  • @brandonreid2351
    @brandonreid2351 2 года назад

    Dude. Thank you. I am encouraged by this.

  • @iancampbell582
    @iancampbell582 2 года назад +1

    Thats a very unique accent you have.Sounds like a mixture of deep south and European.
    I am only guessing though as i am Irish.
    Great video and very easy to follow.
    Much appreciated.

    • @vuaeco
      @vuaeco  2 года назад +1

      "European" because I watch too much British television! :D

  • @JodBronson
    @JodBronson 6 лет назад

    Good Video for all of us to learn! Thank You!

  • @hglim738
    @hglim738 6 лет назад +1

    Thanks for the useful tips!

  • @jo9732
    @jo9732 Год назад

    Please become an electronics teacher. You are doing be world a great service with your videos.

  • @Gkuljian
    @Gkuljian 6 лет назад +1

    You're great! Loved this video.

  • @tbos.
    @tbos. 3 года назад +2

    You’re the battery guru. Thanks

  • @bkipad
    @bkipad 3 года назад +1

    Very nice instruction, thanks. Love the magnet hack!

  • @Kevin-gx8lc
    @Kevin-gx8lc 4 года назад

    Really helpful, thanks for sharing. Greetings from Southport UK.

  • @mikespark72
    @mikespark72 5 лет назад +1

    excellent video mate! very informative! thanks a lot!

  • @eddiejoeplebani497
    @eddiejoeplebani497 5 лет назад

    Thank you ever so kindly, enjoyed your video.

  • @dimik3855
    @dimik3855 4 года назад

    Might be a good idea to cut the plexi with a fan on and an open window, or do it outside. I love resourceful people!

  • @daveed1797
    @daveed1797 4 года назад +1

    Microwaves have that security screw too.
    The first time i was presented a screw like that
    and i didn't have the tool for it. I used a punch balanced
    on the center pin and managed to break it and then i could use the regular
    torx to loosen the screw.
    very informative about the batteries. i knew there was a difference
    i just didn't know what that was. Thank you!

  • @rickhutson4564
    @rickhutson4564 5 лет назад +21

    A FYI. The cells in parallel are always going to be the same because a electrical connection is made between the two. There is no way to measure individual voltage when they are electrically connected by the metal strip.

    • @jimcatx3090
      @jimcatx3090 4 года назад +5

      Rick Hutson ya he said that in the video

  • @makeyourownsawdust9225
    @makeyourownsawdust9225 3 года назад +1

    Excellent tutorial. Many thanks.

  • @mowwow1998
    @mowwow1998 6 лет назад +1

    Thanks for a very informative video.

  • @SheriffMayorTV
    @SheriffMayorTV 4 года назад +2

    Great video, very informative!

  • @BlueprintDK
    @BlueprintDK 6 лет назад +1

    Just got a batch of hilti power tool batteries.. Samsung R25 2500mah. My project is a 15ah 29.4v pack only bottom balancing without BMS but with low volt alarm and lowered charging 28.5'ish.. Like your videos.!

  • @kalleklp7291
    @kalleklp7291 3 года назад +1

    Excellent video..! I learned a thing or two there, thanks a lot for sharing. :)

  • @jessekoch3480
    @jessekoch3480 Год назад

    Way to go - I have a Vax Blade to fix and this may help.

  • @alexlongoria3893
    @alexlongoria3893 5 лет назад

    Great Tips, Thanks for sharing

  • @au3770
    @au3770 4 года назад +2

    Im sure what your saying is worth paying attention to but I honestly watch your videos because your accent is so cool 🤣🤣🤣

  • @steveclough6794
    @steveclough6794 5 лет назад

    1st class video thanks for the upload

  • @MrJerryjam
    @MrJerryjam 5 лет назад +4

    VIDEO IS REALLY GOOD. I like your voice and tone of teaching. I have repaired a few packs for my own tools and some for friends. I have a Worx 24v pack for a line trimmer I purchased new several years ago. I purchased two of the packs (best that Worx had at the time). My wife left one pack on the charger outside exposed to overspray during high winds and rain, The charger was plugged into power. I discovered the battery and charger while I was troubleshooting the loss of video that the camera normally covered in the area where my wife left the battery and charger. The power supply for the camera was disconnected from the ACvcc and the battery charger was connected in the place the camera power supply normally is connected. I did not even think about yelling because after all, she does do all the string trimming around the place. I simply put the battery and charger back in the charging room where she discovered that one of the batteries would not charge this spring. I took the dead battery pack apart expecting to see all kinds of damage. There is no weather or rain damage. All six of the NCR20700B cells look perfect. However the voltage on each one has 1.9vcc and that will drain down to almost zero in about thirty seconds. I have not broken open any spot welds yet. I plan to jumper a 4v DC power source to each cell for about a minute and then check for voltage and voltage drop. I have not worked with any NCR20700B cells prior to this time. I suspect that they have been totally discharged by the balancing circuit protection system. The 30A in-line fuse on the - side of the load is good. If the cells prove to be defective then I probably will not order new cells at $9.US because Worx sells their newer 24vcc pack for $80.00US with 3Yr warranty. I can buy complete NEW Worx 20Vcc trimmer with 2 x 20V battery packs with charger shipped for $100US. One last thing: I suspect the battery pack was made by the same Chinese plant that Dewalt uses for their packs. I wish you much success. jj

    • @vuaeco
      @vuaeco  5 лет назад

      Looks like the cells are just discharged. The water probably just caused some short circuit and drained the cells. Try the parallel charging method for each individual cell to see if they would increase the voltage. Once the voltage increase to about 3V per cell, they will take a charge.

    • @garychandler4296
      @garychandler4296 5 лет назад

      I found him very easy to listen to myself, very good English, but straightforward style that covers everything, just a little bit of rambling.
      Giving back: when stripping batteries with the thick nickel strips, if one doesn't want to come off, I would take a grinder to it instead of risking making a hole. I've had nothing but headaches with those HF meters, so I broke down and bought me a good old school analog meter: best thing I could have done!

  • @raminatorrammer
    @raminatorrammer 3 года назад

    Thank you for this great video.

  • @MaxHammer47
    @MaxHammer47 4 года назад +5

    Even tho you posted this video in 2017, this is one of the best informative, educational, and entertaining tutorial I have seen. Great work!!! Oh , and I have Family, and I worked in Louisiana . I am wondering if that would be a Cajun accent? I will subscribe now. Have a good day.

    • @dimik3855
      @dimik3855 4 года назад +2

      I think this gentleman is Chinese, and he knows what he's talking about. At the beginning I too wondered what the hell his accent is. Maybe he lives in one of the southern states. lol

  • @RJCooper2
    @RJCooper2 5 лет назад

    Great save

  • @elektron2kim666
    @elektron2kim666 Год назад

    Great advices. It's quite some value to reuse some of those.

  • @RTOHIO
    @RTOHIO 3 года назад +1

    Wonderful, concise, clear video packed with tips. Earned a sub, and a like. Will have a new thing to look for at flea markets. Bravo

  • @TheCaydonStarr
    @TheCaydonStarr 5 месяцев назад

    You are good man, thank you.

  • @Auriam
    @Auriam 5 лет назад +3

    Great informative video, and I have to say your accent is amazing, I've never heard one like it.

  • @Redblower
    @Redblower 4 года назад +1

    thanks..great video in plain speak

  • @STKST-db7kt
    @STKST-db7kt 9 месяцев назад

    What a great buy!!

  • @hadiskendic5260
    @hadiskendic5260 3 года назад

    Yeah man, thanks for the knowledge! No more pay new Batteries 😁

  • @williamevans6554
    @williamevans6554 6 лет назад +7

    i work in a skip yard we get lots of these batterys that builders throw away because they wont charge ,i will stat to save them from now on thanks for the information.

    • @h8GW
      @h8GW 3 года назад +1

      It'd be nice if battery recycling laws were enforced, but at least we have you to save some of them from the landfill.

  • @dgb5820
    @dgb5820 Год назад

    Great projects, really enjoy your channel

  • @ToroMoto
    @ToroMoto 4 года назад +3

    Awesome video, very helpful! Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

  • @gedvaug7139
    @gedvaug7139 4 года назад +17

    dam the ones I threw out over the years, no more, great vid.

    • @MrFrazierNation
      @MrFrazierNation 4 года назад +2

      Right!

    • @krisd1000
      @krisd1000 3 года назад +1

      I was going to throw out makita battery but now i will try and revive it

  • @dalerbsr.5061
    @dalerbsr.5061 4 года назад

    Awesome video, thanks

  • @Mrbooboo1972
    @Mrbooboo1972 4 года назад

    Good video man. Thank you.

  • @cvcoco
    @cvcoco 6 лет назад

    thanks for good education, i need to learn much more!

    • @Piterszczyk
      @Piterszczyk 4 года назад

      Now, I'm not saying the video is not useful but you should learn battery safety from someone else, not that guy

  • @d-c-g6525
    @d-c-g6525 6 лет назад

    Looking forward to the up coming videos. Great job!

  • @manabjaman6205
    @manabjaman6205 4 года назад +2

    Great tips buk lau!

  • @craigslaunwhite579
    @craigslaunwhite579 6 лет назад

    I like this very indepth. Also I like the phrase Goldilock Zone

  • @badkarma2202
    @badkarma2202 2 года назад

    Great video! Great info!

  • @gotbass5869
    @gotbass5869 6 лет назад

    very informative thank you

  • @mainman9061
    @mainman9061 2 года назад

    thanks for making it easy

  • @TorstenNestler_KOOK-DiDj
    @TorstenNestler_KOOK-DiDj 4 года назад +5

    Hello and Thank You for this touturial. the details help me ! is very god ;-)

  • @TheDIDSBIAK
    @TheDIDSBIAK 3 года назад +1

    I enjoyed your video very much. Thanks for sharing 👍 this will safe us a lot of money 💰 😄

  • @unclefesterrules
    @unclefesterrules 4 года назад +1

    Excellent video Sir. I found it very informative, entertaining and well produced. Let me say, without the intent of disrespect, I found it quite unique and honestly very entertaining. It sounds kind of like a cross between Asian American and a hint of cajun. It cracked me up a few times.
    Anyway, nicely done! I have subscribed and look forward to your next video. Peace!

  • @mon0railbredpig
    @mon0railbredpig 2 года назад +1

    The voltage reads zero because there is no connection with the electrode inside. The positive end of the cell has a diaphragm that pops up with internal gassing due to heating, charging, and natural aging. You can press the diaphragm back down with a needle and release the gas to make contact with the electrode again. Likely have more than 50% capacity left in the cells reading zero volts.

  • @dBritBoer22269
    @dBritBoer22269 Год назад

    Thanks!

  • @savneetsinghrairai6823
    @savneetsinghrairai6823 4 года назад +3

    I am using these batteries from my childhood ..I remember batteries from handycam s....check ampage in laptop used batteries pack out of 6 may be 4 or five are good ...the good ones are very durable n hold big charge...👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

    • @johncoops6897
      @johncoops6897 4 года назад +1

      You idiot - the laptop cells are not "high amperage", which is what THIS video is about. Pay more attention next time.

    • @savneetsinghrairai6823
      @savneetsinghrairai6823 4 года назад

      John Coops I think u r certified from dumassemberg university. ......go learn physics and then argue on amps....idiot

    • @johncoops6897
      @johncoops6897 4 года назад +1

      @@savneetsinghrairai6823 - So you still didn't pay attention to the video, huh? I will repeat.... the batteries shown in this video are NOT the same as the laptop cells that you are babbling about.
      The fact that you don't understand what I am trying to tell you is the reason that I am mentioning it.

    • @savneetsinghrairai6823
      @savneetsinghrairai6823 4 года назад

      @@johncoops6897 ok I got you these are not laptop battery cell ..they are Ni -cd cells and not are li -ion ..I took apart Sony viao laptop battery some two years ago cell were same green heat shirnked..well I didn't see full vedio you are right yeh ni-cd is compair nothing against li ion cells...yeh I was mistaken thanks for telling😊👍🏽👍🏽

    • @johncoops6897
      @johncoops6897 4 года назад +2

      @@savneetsinghrairai6823 - NO, they are NOT Ni-CD cells. They are special "high current" 18650 lithium cells. This size is the same as what's usually used in laptop packs, however the output power characteristics are quite different. Lower overall capacity, but MUCH more power (amps) !!
      You really should consider not adding comments to a RUclips video until after you have actually watched it LOL

  • @illusion1158
    @illusion1158 Год назад

    Just excellent

  • @iancampbell582
    @iancampbell582 2 года назад

    I just wanted to make sure you understand my comment about your accent was absolutely not to offend.
    I find your accent very interesting as i have never heard anything like it.

    • @vuaeco
      @vuaeco  2 года назад

      I understand, Ian. You're absolutely right on my accent. I live in the U.S. but watch too much British television hence the accent. American TV sucks, that's why. :D

  • @mercygracelalinvlogs5869
    @mercygracelalinvlogs5869 Год назад

    Fullwatched n support
    Stay connected

  • @leifericson2061
    @leifericson2061 2 года назад

    Nice info thanks.

  • @Bianchi77
    @Bianchi77 Год назад

    Creative video, thanks :)

  • @rachirachies6349
    @rachirachies6349 4 года назад +5

    You're dam good

  • @mercygracelalinvlogs5869
    @mercygracelalinvlogs5869 Год назад

    Nice video

  • @cleanpoop9929
    @cleanpoop9929 2 года назад

    love the video!

  • @chellathuraisubramaniam8078
    @chellathuraisubramaniam8078 3 года назад

    good job bro useful tip

  • @crumblenaut9776
    @crumblenaut9776 2 года назад +1

    Easy to understand...0.Thank you!!! Subbed
    Will check out all your vids.

  • @fiddykal6037
    @fiddykal6037 5 лет назад +3

    Love the videos mate, but your accent is even better mate! Legit, it’s awesome haha. No insults intended.

  • @electronic7979
    @electronic7979 2 года назад +1

    I liked it your video

  • @truhunk1
    @truhunk1 6 лет назад

    You can use those short bits if you drill out the holes a bit bigger.

  • @standeyoe7468
    @standeyoe7468 5 лет назад +1

    can i mix laptop bats.with power tool bats. or is there a problem with the different discharge rate ? thanks for the great videos.

  • @joeydelmarsjr.646
    @joeydelmarsjr.646 Год назад

    i like your video and your accent

  • @Scrapgamegamescrap
    @Scrapgamegamescrap 6 лет назад

    Awesome video! Im subcribing !

  • @mikeacevedo7335
    @mikeacevedo7335 28 дней назад

    Nice work! What is your opinion on salvaging other parts of the battery pack?

  • @felonebike9859
    @felonebike9859 3 года назад

    When building an ebike battery pack can you use different discharge rates in parallel. Like a 10a discharge in parallel with a 15a discharge? As long as capacity and resistance is the same?

  • @davidjones1393
    @davidjones1393 5 лет назад

    THKS

  • @markansas1337
    @markansas1337 2 года назад

    Do you have any videos of salvaging the cells from the kobalt 24v packs? I have a few of those, but I'm worried about damaging the cells when I remove the nickel strips. Thanks!

  • @Mazel_Tov_888
    @Mazel_Tov_888 5 лет назад

    learned a lot thx

  • @johngranoski4440
    @johngranoski4440 5 лет назад +1

    I really enjoy your videos. Going back now to some I missed. I DO have a question. Your layout, composition and focus is VERY admirable. And you may have answered this, but I havent come across it yet, what camera did you use for recording...and have you upgraded or replaced during the last year. AGAIN. THANKS!!

    • @vuaeco
      @vuaeco  5 лет назад

      This video has been a while. I have a new camcorder now. But I believe I had a Sony HDR-CX455 at the time. I use a Manfrotto tripod that can flip the ball head upside down so I can film it downward. Right now I'm using a Sony AX53 camcorder. Check out this video where I talk about the camcorder and microphone I'm currently using: ruclips.net/video/u1NakhiAqaw/видео.html

    • @MrGodsking
      @MrGodsking Год назад

      @@vuaeco what country are you in

  • @primatroep9174
    @primatroep9174 2 года назад

    most 18650 batteries are protected.
    that protection part is visible by taking that (+)cap off. sometimes that part gets burned creating that smudge on the connector. def dead! the openings on the side are not ventilation holes for the battery but for the protection.
    great vid though