How to stop buying expensive batteries so often how to extend the life of your power tool battery Works for all rechargeable batteries.（9 volt, 12 volt, 18 volt, 19.5 volt, and higher.)
While power tool batteries can be recharged and used over and over again, they also have a set lifespan and can only last up to a number of discharges and recharges. However, there are some methods that you can try in order to make the battery's life last longer allowing you to get more for your money.
Buy batteries that are fresh. Do this by going to a store with a high battery turnover such as a busy toy store or electronics department. Choose from the center of the rack, as store employees are taught to put new merchandise in the very front or back of the displays.
Do you feel better when you are in a controlled environment? Your power equipment batteries do too. Remove the batteries from the power equipment. You should store the power tool in the climate controlled area also. They perform better at room temperature.
While most stationary tools are powered by electric motors or compressed air, portable and smaller tools usually make use of batteries. Because it relies on batteries to work, your tool is only as good as the life of your battery. Once your battery is dead, your power tool is rendered useless until you end up replacing it. Naturally, since these tools make use of rechargeable NiCad (nickel cadmium) batteries, then the lifespan of the battery is substantially longer than the conventional ones. But, these rechargeable batteries also have their own life spans, and will need to be replaced at a certain point in time.
Place the batteries in a environmentally controlled area (example a closet). Batteries will last in most situations twice as long as leaving them in a cool, hot, cold or damp garage or vehicle.
Take batteries out of items that rarely get used. Put them in a zippered plastic bag. You can tape the bag to the item if possible or you can store them elsewhere, away from heat and light. Don't let them touch anything metal as they can lose power.
Don't mix old and new batteries when you use them. The new ones will be stronger and can cause the older ones to leak battery acid. Battery acid is extremely caustic and will cause burns on your skin and anything else it touches. Wear gloves and use caution when removing leaking batteries. Make sure to dispose of batteries properly.
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