DeWalt Battery Adapters DCA1820 Vs. Waitley: Which is Best? XRP Tools

[@carbuying]

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[@ertugrulemre2525]

Hii Is this converter suitable for dewalt DW 965 .90 degree drill ??

[@matthewpeters8790]

I have had both of these. I haven’t had very good luck with the dewalt ones. They just mysteriously quit working. Never had one last more than 90 days so they have all been returned. The red ones, they are satisfactory. Not a quality feeling product in your hand, but never had one break. Haven’t used the usb function that much but seems to work fine. With well worn battery retaining notches (tool side), the adapter can be hard to remove. I have used them equally between dewalt and Milwaukee batteries. Mine have never been as tight on the battery as yours. Milwaukee slides off just as easy as dewalt. In fact, they fit quite sloppy on the m18 batteries. There is enough extra movement that I can’t run the m18 batteries on the recip, it will eject the batteries right out of the adapter from the vibration. The dewalt batteries fit in these much better and more securely. I also found out pretty quickly that These are not robust enough to use on a high power draw tool like an angle grinder. The heat generated softens the plastic around the terminals and when you switch batteries it allows the terminals to be pushed back, resulting in loss of connection. These definitely aren’t the 100% fix all solution, but they are super handy and an affordable option to be able to utilize what you already have or take advantage of some $5 yard sale finds (18v dewalt tools are cheap and plentiful at yard sales, auctions, pawn shops). I also have similar adapters to use 20v dewalt/m18 batteries in my Ryobi stuff. Ryobi makes some cool stuff that nobody else does and affordable options for some of those “specialty” tools that most of us don’t use a lot. It’s nice to not have to be bound to Ryobi batteries for just a couple tools. The adapters I have for the Ryobi seem to be constructed better than these dewalt ones. The plastic is still probably still just cheap abs, but the fit and finish is much tighter and screwed together instead of glued/welded. The terminals also come in from the back instead of the top, which helps tremendously with the terminal warping/bending issue vs the dewalt adapter.

[@carbuying]

Dewalt honored the warranty OK right?

[@YonkersLV]

matthew peters My batteries never really get hot just the motors or whatever is in the drill feels warm after some good use. My batteries get pretty hot with my grinder tho no adaptor I think we need the 60v batteries for grinders

[@ronblack7870]

what happens is in side there are wires soldered. under heavy amp draw the solder melts and you lose the connection. you have to take apart and resolder. this happens with no name adapter as well.

[@douglaswindsor120]

@@ronblack7870 in most cases solder is a mixture of lead and tin wondering if a soldering Iron would have enough heat to melt the new silver solder that is used in plumbing maybe the higher melting point would fix the problem of high current draw melting the solder

[@rickoneal107]

Very thorough comparison and coverage of features and characteristics of both battery adapters. The presenter is an excellent communicator. Well done.

[@carbuying]

Thanks you Rick!

[@frankjackson2439]

Dewalt’s adapter has a protection circuit built into the adapter so if a tool binds it doesn’t over amp and kill your new batteries. The off brands are wired directly to the terminals so they can over amp. They designed 60v batteries not to work because the needed protection circuit and old style connections weren’t meant to handle the amount of amperage the battery can deliver.

[@carbuying]

That's why we have all the newer tools and batteries now

[@dragan3290]

Oh yeah! And that protection circuitry is garbage and doesn't work. On first use my drill spun and instantly cut out. ( burnt out transistor) I wired direct internally and still strong. Just don't leave over night in your tool as they discharge! They're all fake! Cheap plastic unlike Dewalt plastic. I have the Dewalt adaptor and a Swedish version.( much better). And a cheap EBay version.

[@frankjackson2439]

@@dragan3290 I wouldn’t be worried about leaving the battery in the tool overnight. I’d be more worried about killing the battery because there’s no low voltage cut off in those adapters. Dewalt batteries don’t have any protection circuitry in the batteries, it’s all handled by the tool you plug them into. Since the old 18v tools ran a different chemistry battery they could be completely depleted without harming the battery so no protection circuitry was installed in the tool. So if you have a lithium battery with no internal protection, and a tool with no protection the only thing that’s left is the adapter, if that is a cheap Chinese nockoff it won’t have any protection at all so the entire set up will have no battery protection and the battery could overheat to a critical level or discharge to the point where it won’t take a charge anymore. So you really need all the circuitry in the adapters.

[@jonathanbetenbender307]

Beat me to it. Only thing I'll add is that it's okay to use the Chinese adapter on the right tools. I've got one for dewalt to ryobi for a hot glue gun (the glue gun was an amazing deal and the adapter was only $5). I'd never use one on a circular saw. I'm gonna buy the Dewalt adapter so I can add a recip saw to my Dewalt kit.

[@gr8705]

I have a very old DeWalt drill with lithium ion batteries. Still works great! The key to making your batteries last longer is to keep them in your house. Extreme temps kill batteries quick.

[@jacquelinemccully912]

Excellent video! Very comprehensive and I'm so grateful for the section about the Waitley being compatible with the Milwaukee batteries. That just solved my whole issue, and the Waitley is $12.58 on Amazon today. Thanks so much!!

[@gphilpot1]

Thank goodness I found this video. I have an older set of 18v Dewalt tools that I am using while my 20v newer tools are at my cabin. I went to slide my new Flex Volt battery into the adaptor and surprisingly it wouldn't fit. I was none too happy about my $200 battery purchase not being "flex"ible as I though it was going to be. I instantly had buyer's remorse paying more for a Flex Volt battery thinking I was future proofing my investment.... I am off to Amazon to purchase my Waitley adaptor to overcome this issue. My older 18v tools will permanently reside at the cabin while my newer 20v versions will stay home 👍

[@carbuying]

We love the Flexvolt tools. The Flexvolt batteries can be use don Dewalt's 50V or 20V tools, they will last longer.

[@eddiec4536]

Great comparison review of the 2 adapters. I need one for my older DeWalt tools as I now have the newer DeWalt drill motor & newer battery with it. So this adapter will help keep my older DeWalt tools working. Great review.

[@michaelanthony6772]

I read in comments before about this subject that if you leave the new battery packs attached to the old 18v Dewalt tools, the batteries will die for some reason. I have these old dewalt tools but haven’t purchased the adapter yet but I’m guessing if it’s true, the best way would be to just to make sure you take the batteries off when you’re done using the tool.

[@carbuying]

Yes, DeWalt instructions tell you don't leave the battery on the adapter when not in use. the active circuitry in the adapter will start to drain the battery. It's probably a slow drain, but still would run the battery to 0 bars if left on there a prolonged period.

[@petersherrouse33]

@@carbuyingIs this also a problem with the Waitley?

[@Camaro45th]

I just bought the waitley to see if I can use my Milwaukee batteries with a brand new ½ impact wrench that I never used and has been sitting in my garage for years. Hoping it works out ok

[@ADONAIsays-so]

I have the Dewalt adapter, but need a second. I think I'll give that Waitly a try as the Dewalt adaptors are now running about $40. Very nice vid.

[@carbuying]

Dewalt adapters are always sky high in price!

[@georgedennis2719]

First viewing of your channel. Very nice production and good information. If this car thing doesn't work out for there's a great future in tool reviews for you. I also like you don't seem to be shilling for any particular brand.

[@tylerc2627]

Just wanted say thanks, this is the most informative video on KZbin. I have xrp hammer drill but, M18 batteries.

[@carbuying]

Glad it helped

[@robert574]

I have the 18/20V yellow one. I was using it on my circular saw with a larger battery and it smoked the adapter (a lot of smoke) and also caused the battery to quit working. I took the adapter apart and it contains some electronics and a mosfet that was burnt and broken. I've ordered a replacement mosfet but I didn't see anything obvious in the battery to fix. If it was there to protect the battery, it didn't work. I have 2 of these adapters but I no longer use it with my saw.

[@tvrpaul71]

Jeff, just got my Dewalt adapter, as to taking it off I find that if you press the button at the top you get the leverage to pull it out, I think that people that are used to the Dewalt 18V battery the spring on the button is not as hard to push and people think that the button on the adapter is just as easy to push which is not the case, just my opinion

[@thetoolmat8632]

I use the red one. Works great.

[@carbuying]

Yes, it is handy. How do you like the USB port, do you charge your phone with it and are you happy with the charge time?

[@YonkersLV]

carbuyingtipscom Heck yeah man they charge super fast !

[@spearmint47]

I bought one of these convertors but had to glue it in place as the match fit wasn't great. No big deal though. Takes all my dewalt and compatables just fine.

[@Andrei-zu5jx]

can i use this on my 14.4v dewalt xrp?

[@shonuff5297]

I wonder if the waitley would also fit porter cable batteries.

[@carbuying]

Good question, we did not have any to try out

[@shonuff5297]

@@carbuying Just figured since they are in dewalt family...

[@fast-if8oi]

If you are going to buy non OEM batteries Waitley is the next best thing. Dependable and durable. Same goes for accessories. The USB-A jack alone makes this thing worth the price. I can now charge my phone without having to leave it in the truck or rearrange my plugged in tools to accommodate my phone charger.

[@rogeramadon4064]

EXCELLENT video - Very well done! I have had the same problems as many others with the DeWalt (difficult removing adaptor from tool). I just purchased a couple new DeWalt 5.0 AH batteries and have 1 old DeWalt adaptor and I was going to purchase another so I don't have to change adaptors. Now I will compare and decide whether or not to consider the Waitley. Thank you very much!

[@carbuying]

this was our fiend's battery. We gave up the old style batteries 4 years ago, using all the new lithiums and brushless tools now.

[@tvrpaul71]

Jeff, I was registering my adapter today which DeWalt says you do not have to do. The registering went through but is also came up that the adapter is discontinued

[@mddale]

My Dewalt adapter was nearly impossible to remove from the drill base. I ground down the tabs a little to solve that.

[@carbuying]

That's a good idea

[@mrobvious1100]

Great video please tolerate these questions if they are stupid lol.. I have 218 V the waltz one is an impact drill 1 is a regular 3/8 drill with the push up battery.. From watching this video I understand now that just because the battery is 20 V only 18 V will come up through the contacts.. Someone has told me not to try and use 20 V batteries on an 18 V drill because I could damage the motor but this appears to be untrue.. So question 1) If I buy a 20 V lithium battery which I know is lighter and the adapter have I spent about as much as I would buying a 20 V to Walt 3/8 drill or 20 V impact drill? Question 2). I have a ryobi 18 V cordless wrench with 2 batteries.. They are the pushing kind like my older Dewalts, Is is there an adapter to put the ryobi batteries in the dewalt drills? At least this way if one of my dewalt 18 V batteries dies I can use my other batteries.. I am just a homeowner I don't do projects or do this to make money, so it's just for around the house stuff

[@maarkaus48]

So, I take it that this adapter is not recommended for the old DC 740 12 volt tool? I was gifted one in perfect condition and it seems a waste to not use it. It does have two batteries as old as the tool, but once they are finished the tool is end of life. Would like to find a way to keep it going, and not toss it.

[@mrlaw711]

Listen, for most people, and especially seniors in Florida and here in Arizona they do not know how a multimeter works which many of us learned to use in the 5th grade.

[@KurtJohnson-qp8qw]

Great quick service, delivery

[@wasimedoo1506]

Very good I have some of those tools which one will you recommend

[@briha3142]

Jeff, I was talking about using a Makita 18v battery on a DeWalt 20v tool or vice Versa, or a Milwaukee M18 battery on a Makita 18v tool and vice versa, or a DeWalt 20v battery on a Milwaukee M18 tool and vice versa, in your latest video on those 3 inverters, seen today, Sunday, February 20. I love your videos! Subscribed to this channel, too, bro! Thanks!

[@carbuying]

Thanks, glad to have you here too!

[@wasimedoo7994]

So which one will you recommend for my 18volts drill the red is better

[@davidrosario4775]

During the video, you mentioned the electronic protection inside the battery but not the tool, now, if I use the new XR battery with the old Dewalt tool, What are the consequences if I use it without protection neither the battery nor tool?

[@carbuying]

We don't know. If you are that concerned about safety of batteries, you should buy a newer DeWalt drill and use the newer lithium batteries, and problem solved.

[@danimalbigtree]

I would assume the Dewalt adapter has the battery protection in it. I don't know that the other adapter dose. I have used a really cheep adapter and it was just wires inside. No protection. I did ruin one of my batteries by running it too low. It wouldn't charge after that. I now still use that cheep adapter I just make sure to check the charge with the lights on the battery. When it's at one bar I charge it.

[@douglaspost5097]

Seems like the Waitley adapter might be a little more versatile since it'll work with more batteries like the Milwaukee and DeWalt flex volt. The USB port seems a little gimmicky but some might find it useful. I saw a youtube video where some guy took those tabs off the adapter, then he could use the flex bolt batteries. The thing I wonder about with either of them is I've heard that they might ruin your 20v batteries. That's just what I've heard. Maybe if you don't take the batteries off the adapter when you're done using it they say the adapter will probably discharge the battery. These look pretty interesting since i have a bunch of 18v tools and my lithium ion batteries i got for them years ago don't seem to have much run time any more. Might try one of these things.

[@GeorgeHomier]

What about a 12 v adapter to lithium

[@diogorodrigues9205]

can I use the DeWalt DCA1820 on a 14v NiCad tool with a 14v li-on battery? if its just an adapter it should be possible, right?

[@carbuying]

we have not tried this

[@paultrimble9390]

Yes sir got one to use my Dewalt 20v to 19.2 craftsman 1/2 impact

[@carbuying]

Right on

[@aliciavelasquez7301]

Porque avienta. Mucho uno cuando lo prendo?

[@roystervi]

The red one sucks.. try opening up the red one and in side the wires is not tack very well. I got 2 of them and the two prong on the inside is melted after one week of use. I had to solder them all over to try to secure them.. The only positive thing, these cheap thing do work but you have to open them up and resolder them yourself.

[@carbuying]

This is why we have avoided this issue altogether by using DeWalt's newer XR lithium batteries.

[@kristoferasgrimsson9859]

Did the red one have any protection in it or was it only wires ?

[@jorgeroldan4763]

Hello, an awsome review,and presentation.

[@easydoesit8857]

This is a very good review I have DeWalt tools no problems with the tools but the batteries are the pits I bought the DeWalt converter and converted to the new style battery and now they will only charge two lights and I like being able to see charge on the battery but the quality of the batteries are no count I like the idea of being able to use a Milwaukee battery on a DeWalt tool but my plan is I'm done with DeWalt as I was done with Ryobi for the same problem the batteries are no count when the right time comes along I will make that switch to red Milwaukee Tools Black & Decker killed DeWalt

[@carbuying]

All the manufacturer batteries of the last few years are much better than the first generation of Lithium ion, and the older NiCad batteries.

[@Mr1987Vegas]

Since the Waitley adapter will accept the Dewalt Flex volt battery, as well as the Milwaukee M18 battery, will the Waitley accept the Milwaukee M28 battery? I have a Milwaukee Rotary Hammer that takes the M28 battery and don’t use it that often and would really like to use those M28 batteries that are just sitting around. Thanks in advance!

[@carbuying]

Good question, we don't know about the M28, if it is keyed the same way as the M18. Can you get an M18 to fit on the rotary hammer? That will give us a clue.

[@derekmcguinness9118]

Will it accept a riget battery

[@yjxu66]

Do the adapter work for dcb127 (12V). I have dc727 drill and dcb101 which can charge 12V. Thanks

[@carbuying]

We don't know, don't have that one to try it on.

[@lazzyrj1]

The Dewalt engineers made the adapters not fit because the larger 60v batteries triple the amount of current pushing through the tool and battery. All that current with no protection circuits means that you can overheat the tool or battery to the point of starting on fire.

[@carbuying]

Flexvolt batteries work on 60V DeWalt tools and on 20V tools. It's so much better to just buy a new generation of drills!

[@jorgegonzalez-te2lt]

I have 12 volts can i use the adapter but I dont know if they will charge i can't see anything for 12 volts to 12 or 20 volts

[@carbuying]

We think these are made for 20v only.

[@josediazdiaz8001]

Great comunicator and very helpfull video, i have one of those De Walt and problems with batteries

[@carbuying]

Glad it helped jose

[@johnsantilli7647]

Very well explained thank you

[@dislikebutton2688]

Had the black an red one, broke both my new batteries

[@carbuying]

how is that possible?

[@mainesail3097]

It's not just about which works best-but which is most durable. All my dewalt tools, not perfectly cared for are doing well after 13 years of solid use--PAY FOR THE GOOD STUFF-unless your an occasional user

[@douglaswindsor120]

Dose it also fit bosh

[@carbuying]

don't know sorry

[@harborcbs]

I bought all new Dewalt tools when they came out with the 18v Nano lithium ion battery packs. I loved them until they stopped making the batteries. WHY? I know new technology and all, but why not continue to make these batteries for a few more years? By then most tools will need replacing and people would feel they got their monies worth out of their tools. As for me, I got rid of all my Dewalt tools and will NEVER again buy their brand. These tools are not cheap and they expect you to just buy a whole new line of tools just because they decided to stop making batteries? As for these adapters, yeah they work but they look ridiculous and are clumsy while working. Not what I want in a tool. I now have a new brand of tool for less money and love them. I wont mention the name but they have a lifetime warranty on tool and battery and they work GREAT! Take a lesson Dewalt, people don't have extra money to throw away on tools they already have.

[@carbuying]

The newer lithium batteries are worth it, they are lighter, we use the newer brushless tools and you can go a long time between charges now.

[@victorrodriguez2435]

Anyone that know the cost grossly for: one adaptor + Two 20 volts batteries + One 20 volt charger. Thanks.

[@PBS-nm1uu]

thanks for all the info.

[@carbuying]

Any time!

[@marauder2525]

That was helpful. Thanks!!!

[@carbuying]

Glad it was helpful!

[@patricktrimble5098]

I use the dewalt and have to use channel locks to remove it

[@carbuying]

All part of that universal fit!

[@DursunX]

thumbs up 👍🏼 from Australia

[@carbuying]

Glad to help!

[@1badpete999]

Would have been 25 time easier for them to go on with the lithium battery they use to make with the old style connector instead of forcing their customer to use a dysfunctional to long adaptor , personally I'm a part time home remodeler i have about 25 nicad dewalt tools from rotating laser level to gyps zip gun impact gun etc. some have very few hours wearing on them like my gyps tools no way here in Canada i will buy the new version that would cost me around 2K$ if I switch I will for milwaukee since dewalt new battery are not compatible with their old tool line size format , and the marketing they are using is pretty wasteful to send good tools to the landfills , they already have a lithium battery that doesn't need adaptor that connect to all their old line the DC 9181 who only needed a yellow charger for LI-ION ,they say it's cheaper to put the electronic in the tool instead of the battery now but they are not giving their new battery away they are more expensive as the old one use to be ! Dewalt made direct nicad replacement with LI-ION battery before called DC9181 direct fit no adaptor no mess would fit very tool they ever made ,they don't make them anymore to force their customer to buy their new line off tool a marketing scam

[@carbuying]

We actually like the new batter form factor.

[@mrmyblessednest1722]

I have old DeWalt 12v and 14.4v NiCad drills, do you know if anyone makes an adapter similar to this for those devices?

[@carbuying]

We are not aware of any 12 volt solutions.

[@YonkersLV]

I've had my adaptor for awhile I love it ! I use my newer DeWalt tools for work and my old stuff an adaptor for DIY around the house and on the cars and stuff . It's an awesome tool, fits both my drills and skillsaw. Didn't fit my older DeWalt flashlight tho. Just picked up some used Milwaukee batteries for the adapter. Keeping those expensive DeWalts for work !

[@carbuying]

That is awesome! Good strategy.

[@stephanjager8917]

nice video, thank you from your friend from europe! :)

[@carbuying]

Thanks for watching Stephan

[@stephanjager8917]

@@carbuying very welcome. it gave me some impressions. Iam actually searching for a converter from Bosch 18V Green to Bosch 18V Blue. i found diverent adapters for different brances, but this important one is missing. I now think, iam going to build one by myself.

[@anthonyrodriguez2613]

Great job thx you

[@carbuying]

Thanks for watching!

[@Step-n-Wolf]

The DeWalt adapter is horrible. Can't get the battery off the adapter nor can I get the adapter off the drill. Might as well have used Superglue.

[@kjmeljuga]

All Dewalt or any other manufacture those adapters would have to do to stop the battery drain is add a switch Or some sort of automatic sensor That turns on and off based on the trigger pull. It’s kind of ridiculous that they haven’t done that. I’m sure you can probably modify it to do so

[@carbuying]

Yes, they are too cheap to implement something to control that.

[@mddale]

A thing "working" for a couple seconds on the bench is not necessarily real-world working and reliability. What about over-discharge protection? I think mixing brands, defeating connector and ignoring mfgr directions is risky. LiOn batteries -- particularly the big packs -- can be very dangerous. Do you REALLY want to risk damaging a 60/20V pack and have it ignite in the back of your truck overnight? I wish you'd get a Dewalt tech to comment on your potentially fatal advice.

[@carbuying]

Our preference is always to use the company's battery with the tool

[@Marc_Wolfe]

"This older battery is more dangerous." Is it? I thought the older batteries "had all the protections built, but the newer ones don't".

[@carbuying]

Older batteries have less protection. the protection is now in the tool

[@YusTus-h9s]

any adapters for black and decker 15.6v to 20v?

[@gilhernandez13v]

Great review

[@carbuying]

Thanks Gil, glad you liked it and thanks for watching!

[@patricktrimble5098]

But works great with my batteries and on job

[@carbuying]

We found it worked great!

[@gerardorockerman69]

@@carbuying after two minutes or long term.

[@pollydor07]

Thanks

[@carbuying]

No problem

[@donmarion8808]

Piss on Dewalt for changing their battery style, I talesd to a Dewalt rep when the 20 volt tools were coming out and they said they would never get rid of the 18 volt tools because the were to popular. We see how that went. I'd rather by Ryobi.

[@jimesser477]

sorry, but there is a lot of wrong info in your video. 1st, the old batteries are not lithium, theyre ni cad. Completely different chemistry. 2nd, the dewalt lithium battery does have battery protection built into the battery. Its called a BMS (battery management system). Almost every lithium battery pack will/Should have a bms

[@carbuying]

sorry but your comment is wrong. 1:08 clearly shows the battery is lithium ion, written on the battery LOL!

[@petebea]

If you did you research(or your old enough) you'd remember the original dewalt were nicad then they released lithium ion batteries the same shape then came the square batteries( li-ion) then came the slide on ,new style

[@9ijnht5rdx]

Making batteries cheaper, but it doesn't reflect it in the price from dewalt.

[@skorpyo331]

Ok so just buy new 18v batteries dewalt still in the package

[@michaelthomas4346]

The older batteries are nicd, that's why they are dead and garbage. Lion will give those old tools a huge boost

[@sn2ch]

All of those off brand DeWalt 18v to 20v adapters are garbage. They may "work" fine in a tool that doesn't draw much amperage but if you use one on a 18v grinder, for example, the adapter will melt inside the tool within maybe 5 minutes. I have had this happen with two of the Waitley adapters. They are cheap chinese junk.

[@mrlaw711]

Your first 10 minutes was all about positioning DeWalt as the superior battery. Everyone already knows that it is. What people want to know is if the Waitley gives dollar performance for what is spent. It's not the consumer's job to keep Home Depot in business. Regardless, Home Depot is probably gone within five years.

[@txmade4371]

Bring on the Chinese, that circuit stuff inside the Dewalt one is trash anyways.

[@tomolarney440]

shame DeWalt adaptor

[@Herr2Cents]

USB port waste of money.