The date code can be found stamped on the top of the battery housing. The first four digits are the year and week of production, respectively. So in this example of “150708G”, this battery was made on late February of 2015. This applies to all RedLithium batteries regardless of the voltage and capacity.
Do Milwaukee batteries have a date?
According to Milwaukee Tool, you do not need to register your battery pack in order to receive warranty service. However, Milwaukee uses the manufacturing date of the product to determine the warranty period if you cannot provide proof of purchase at the time you request warranty service.
What does XC mean on Milwaukee batteries?
Extended Capacity
XC = Extended Capacity. HD = High Demand. HO = High Output. With the recent release of the new HO batteries, there will be some overlap in the acronyms. For example the 12.0ah battery is listed as both High Output and High Demand and the new CP3.
How do you tell how many times a Milwaukee battery has been charged?
Use the Fuel Gauge to determine the battery pack’s remaining run time. Press the Fuel Gauge button to display the lights. The Fuel Gauge light(s) will stay lit for two seconds. NOTE: If the Fuel Gauge doesn’t appear to be working, place the battery pack on the charger and charge as needed.
How do you read dates in Milwaukee?
SUBJECT: Nameplate Serialization – Date of Manufacture
The sixth through ninth digits are the year and week of the product’s manufacture.
How do I know if my Milwaukee battery is under warranty?
Please consult the Find a Service Center page or call 1.800. SAWDUST (1.800. 729.3878) to locate your nearest service facility for warranty and non-warranty service on a MILWAUKEE Battery Pack. Every MILWAUKEE digital level is warranted to the original purchaser only to be free from defects in material and workmanship.
How many years do Milwaukee batteries last?
3 years
Bosch, DeWalt, Metabo HPT (Hitachi), Makita, Milwaukee Tool, and Ridgid all warranty their Lithium-ion batteries for 2–3 years. That’s a real good indicator of their minimum expectations for those packs. If you take care of your batteries, there’s no reason not to expect them to last at least that long or longer.
What is the difference between CP and XC with Milwaukee batteries?
Milwaukee M18 Battery Sizes
There are 3 main M18 battery size categories: CP, XC, and HD. CP battery packs are the compact batteries, with 5 Li-ion cells. The CP labeling is fairly new, and should help to make things clearer. XC battery packs are the “extended capacity” battery packs, with 10 Li-ion cells.
What is Milwaukee’s strongest battery?
When you’re looking for the most power and runtime available, Milwaukee’s 12.0 Ah High Output battery is the cream of the crop. It packs a massive 216 watt-hours in its 15 lithium-ion cells to give you 3 times the capacity of a 4.0 Ah XC pack. For the newest, most powerful tools, it’s the go-to pack.
How do you revive a battery that won’t charge?
First, you need to light a fire and let it burn down to hot ashes. Then remove the filler/vent caps from the top of the battery, take the battery off the car, and place it on the hot ash. Be careful and make you it doesn’t catch fire. The hot ashes should warm the battery up.
How do I know if my Milwaukee battery is bad?
So, if your battery enters SHUT DOWN from too high a draw or being too hot, it doesn’t mean the battery is dead, even if it’s acting like it. But it does need to go on the charger to reset. If you get the quick flashing light then you know the battery is dead and ready to go on the charger for sure.
Is it better to leave Milwaukee batteries on the charger?
As a general practice, it is best to unplug battery chargers and remove batteries when not in use. No battery pack damage will occur, however, if the charger and battery pack are left plugged in. 12V and 18 V Li-Ion batteries in the 12 and 18 V Li-Ion Combo Charger.
Can you over charge Milwaukee battery?
Smart Milwaukee RedLithium Batteries
For example, during charging, the battery pack must speak to the charger, or overcharging can happen. What’s an overcharge? If the battery charges beyond its capacity, the cell will break down and cease to work (or worse).
Does Milwaukee offer lifetime warranty?
Milwaukee warranties are usually “limited” to a range of one to five years. Some have a “lifetime” warranty or guarantee that lasts the entire lifespan of the tool. The term of a warranty begins from the date of purchase. You can find out which warranty your specific tool has here.
Can Milwaukee batteries be rebuilt?
Our trained technicians work on Milwaukee® brand batteries each day. We rebuild all types of Milwaukee® brand batteries including those used in diagnostic equipment. Don’t wait any longer.
Does Milwaukee tools have a trade in program?
Customers have the opportunity to trade in any power tool item, hammer, or tape measure and earn vouchers that can be applied on select Milwaukee and DeWalt tools. Tool trade-in savings are off the regular price only.
Do lithium batteries expire if not used?
Use a two to three year life expectancy for batteries that do not run through complete charge cycles. Rechargeable Lithium-Ion batteries have a limited life and will gradually lose their capacity to hold a charge. This loss of capacity (aging) is irreversible.
How do you store Milwaukee batteries long term?
Store battery packs at room temperature away from moisture. Do not store in damp locations where corrosion of terminals may occur. As with other battery pack types, permanent capacity loss can result if the pack is stored for long periods of time at high temperatures (over 49°C).
Can a lithium battery last 20 years?
Recycling cannot replenish supplies. Lithium-ion batteries last for 15–20 years, 3 times longer than the 5–7 years for lead-acid batteries.
Are all M12 batteries the same?
No, the batteries are not interchangeable. M12 batteries are compatible with M12 tools only, and M18 batteries are compatible with M18 tools only.
What is better M18 or M12?
M12 batteries are designed to be compatible with M12 tools only. Besides tool compatibility, the other differences they have are that they are 12V batteries and smaller and sleeker. M18 batteries are better for extended uses, and with their larger design, it’s better for the heavier jobs where power is needed.