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If you have a lithium battery that is dead and will no longer charge, don't despair, in this video I demonstrate a last ditch method of how to revive the battery. The hack that I will share with you in this video is just like jumpstarting a car but instead we are using it on a power tool battery. I also include a few simple tips to make the process safe and simple. Check it out and thank me later :)
#KiteArmy 2021 how to fix and repair a Ryobi Milwuakee Dewalt EGO Toro Greenworks kobolt lipo battery

[@leegoble5379]

56 years old and still learning smething new everyday and this was by far one of the best lessons yet

[@gregr2956]

Outstanding!! So much easier than other videos, I saved well over $100 using this video to save 5 dead, unchargable batteries!! Thank u sir!!!!

[@gregr2956]

And I have 18v ryobi

[@guateman12]

I searched different videos but yours was the one that I felt I could follow best. It worked for me, saved me from buying a new battery and not sending it to the dump or to hopefully get recycled. Great video and great instructions, to follow at your own risk, love it!! Thanks!!!

[@Kitearmy]

You're welcome!

[@barrydrennan4524]

If you notice once you hook up to test the battery the second time (after the jump) its steadily dropping in voltage...... The battery has a bad cell in it. Ive jumped several different types and size batteries in the last few years, and over time, I've discovered that no matter the type or size, if it has a bad cell, (or cells) it will continue to drain. Thus that battery will continue to drain over time faster than a battery that doesn't have a bad cell. There are ways to replace individual cells but that is not as easy for just anyone to do. Excellent vid though, and hope that info helps.

[@scottschmittmusic]

Can I jump a 12v onto the dead 20v

[@justaguy4real]

@@scottschmittmusic thats what I'm wondering, he says at 1:50 "the voltage matters", but I was thinking as long as its the same type of battery it should work, and I'm just making what I thought was a somewhat educated guess. LOL

[@brendancutler323]

​@scottschmittmusic No you need at least the same voltage (but also not too much higher) less will not charge it. Although if you put two 12V batteries in series, then you'd be in business.

[@lavonpegram5969]

Have a blessed day!

[@ronaldthornton5455]

Worked like a charm. Thank you. Got a Black and Decker for Christmas that wouldn't charge out the box. Did this with a fully charged Worx battery and now it's charging. 🤘🏾

[@bmfesta2009]

This short video is perfect to explain its not a simple task to just buy batteries and "get more" out of our electric equipment. Thanks for explaining this to us.

[@Kitearmy]

Well said!

[@michaelkeenan5513]

I had a brand new out of the box milwaukee battery that would charge so I grabbed a piece of romex hooked it to another one of my milwaukee batteries for 2 minutes and put it on the charger and it immediately started charging..this is a great hack

[@bharamas1]

Thank you so much for the tutorial. I saw some other video and used a simple steel wire and it just burned out !! I had totally missed out on the Amp and Wattage understanding. It took a a $1 for a feet of 14 gauge wire and 30 seconds to charge my dead battery. You saved me exactly 99$

[@Kitearmy]

Great - throw me a sub

[@xrtgameryt8008]

I am a homeowner with a day job who does not do anything construction related for a living. That being said I am working on framing out my basement and Bought this kzbin.infoUgkxHQsUrwNr5GQrnx9V4xDdUr56qxwuiBHt gun. I have done a few walls already, have probably shot a couple hundred nails through this thing and have yet to have a misfire. It works awesome, good depth on every nail if you have your compressor set right. My literal only complaint is that it is a bit heavy and my arm can get a little tired especially whrn I am nailing at odd angles. That being said I am super happy with it and would buy it again. Hoping the old girl allows me to get my whole basement finished out!

[@christianlibertarian5488]

There is another kind of power nailer you should be aware of. It has a small internal hammer that will hit very rapidly to drive a nail in less than a second. Likewise air powered. Less than $45 to buy new. Downside is that it doesn’t hold nails inside it, only acts as a power hammer. Upside (besides the lower cost) is that it can drive any size nail, and is easily controllable as to depth. Plus you can maneuver it into just about any space you want, as it is less than palm sized.

[@jimbean5672]

I cut both ends off some jumper cables and it worked perfectly thank you so much. I bought a tool set and I thought the batteries were bad. And now they're charging dude you are so awesome

[@Kitearmy]

Excellent!

[@rosseye]

This rocks! I had a Craftsman battery that I never could charge. After putting on a small charge for like 30 secs, it started right up on the charger. So cool, thanks!

[@Kitearmy]

Great - make sure you sub

[@thedeergarden3964]

Worked great. I only left it for about 30 seconds and tested it and was already good. Thanks!

[@christianlibertarian5488]

Good job. I emphasize again not to drain the good battery too far.

[@BXHiram]

Just saved two dewalts and one Worx, you are the man. Thank you!

[@Kitearmy]

cool - throw me a sub

[@Expertuzo]

Worked for me! Left the battery uncharged in the basement for 5 months, couldn't charge it anymore. Connected a spare battery to it for less than 30 seconds, tried charging, and everything works! Thanks!

[@yabin87]

Dang this worked. I straight touched the wires from a good battery to the dead - literary touched it for 3 seconds and Wam- worked immediately. Thank you!

[@Kitearmy]

Thanks for the sub

[@keithryan683]

Thanks for the wire hammering idea . Saves me muck'n about with croc. clips and bits of metal . Perth , Western Australia .

[@jaguiar45]

3 years later it's still working. Thanks

[@2snipe1]

Dude, this was simple and to the point. I'm amazed at all the high quality stuff ur putting out these days. Beautiful!

[@Kitearmy]

Thanks mate - time to bring back some batteries from the dead

[@roadfordays]

Was thinking about trying this exact thing and you've given me the confidence to try it!

[@bjarneivarsbjarnesen9759]

Heard of this quite some time ago and didn't believe it, at least not fully but to my surprise it worked. Also great step by step guide. I'm not well enough informed to recommend this to others but it's a start, thanks a lot.

[@Kitearmy]

happy to help

[@rendaowe]

No way man, this is fantastic. I have a real need for this! Thanks you so much!

[@Kitearmy]

Glad I could help!

[@Devilsgreedybelly]

I like the way you just hammered the wire flat, I pissed around looking at Stanley knife blade's and picture hook's till I found four matching slim hook's

[@Kitearmy]

Yeah - it is a simple little hack

[@OldGuyGarage-l2q]

Wow! Totally works. I saved a Dewalt battery and a Black and Decker battery with this method. Thanks. Saved me a bunch $

[@Kitearmy]

Thanks mate - throw me a sub

[@honeybadger2171]

Can you use any battery to jump another battery?? Or do they have to be the same??

[@TrevorBengtsson]

Thank you so much for such a clear and helpful video! Just "jump started" one of my Milwaukee m12 CP 3.0 batteries that wouldn't charge but would still start a tool, just showed low battery. Was registering a little less than 10 V, 80 seconds later, showing 10.8 V, showed two bars on a power tool, and plugged it into the charger and it started charging as it is supposed to. Again, thank you so much! Saved me buying another battery or a $73 service few to Milwaukee since it's outside the warranty range!

[@Kitearmy]

glad to help - please throw me a like and sub

[@generalrepair8731]

Worked like a charm just like he said it would I can’t believe it. The only issue is you must have the same battery luckily I had one. Excellent! Works again.

[@Kitearmy]

Thanks mate - make sure you sub

[@jmitsch44827]

WELL DONE, WILL TRY THIS WITH MY DEAD 20 V BLK DECKER.. IT WORKED, THANK YOU!!!!!

[@Typestries]

Thanks for confirming what our thought process had in mind-just used this on a Motorola Impress battery, 20 second jump start and now on the charger.

[@Kitearmy]

Awesome - make sure you give me a like and sub

[@Jango975]

Kite army I have an old model dewault drill the batteries doesn’t work is there a replacement that can fit to work ???

[@margaritomacias9709]

Thanx, sceptical but I tried it , hot dang! It worked!

[@OLAF704]

Thanks for saving me $180+ on my Lowes Kobalt 5amp battery! I really appricaite it 😊

[@Kitearmy]

your welcome - throw me a sub

[@Camarolg529]

Thank you for this! I just attempted this and it worked with my 2 Milwaukees, had one at 20v and the other I couldn't even get a reading or at least a volt. Connected them for about 30 seconds and the 2nd reading jumped around 12 to 15v, the dead one then took the charge.

[@davidsteinfeld9123]

I will like to say thank you I have seen videos on this subject in the past this only reason for me to be looking for this and seeing you is I found a hart tool on the side of a road must have fallen off someone's truck I had this tool about 3 years now yep it be dead Then my Milwaukee tool died after 15 years so in the interest of saving a few Lincolns I got a charger and that problem well I did do it pretty close only difference was I used a 19 Guage wire the thing I noted was the battery did get hot the other thing was it needed to cool a few minutes then it wanted to work well need mention I did try once while it was hot and nothing till after it cooled now it is holding a charge I figured I have nothing to lose I found it And you talked me in to it with a fine video brother Otherwise it would be still a paper weight Then that other thing you mentioned was Milwaukee is apparent company indeed that's nice all although it don't handle like the Milwaukee free is the price no complaint Good job done

[@ourv9603]

I like the solid wire trick. I use an auto spade connector with a test lead but those connectors are SO small I am always loosing them. I'll try yours. !

[@zaineridling]

Who knew! Great share. 💯💯💯 *Andrew, you are making me drunk too much. Every time you say, "Guys" I take a drink, and by the end of your video, I'm wasted! It's a throwaway word, much like when kids say, "like" three times in each sentence. It comes across as if you are trying to hold our attention. You're so good, we're not going anywhere! Thanks. 👍

[@Kitearmy]

like thanks guy ;)

[@grodintulsa]

Your video just saved my batteries. It does work. Thanks!!!

[@Richiesrant]

I wish I had another identical battery to fix my 24v but like you said, you need another 24v to do this. Thanks for the tip

[@JTBCOOL1]

Do you have two 12 volt batteries by chance? You can wire those two 12 volt batteries in series and then charge your 24 volt with those.

[@daveallen63]

I have 4 black and decker batteries I've had for over 20 years, 2 of them I have "rebooted" multiple times and they still work as backups. They tend to release their power faster than my new ones but they are there when i need them.

[@RolfeKolbe]

Super, thanks heaps! I had no luck with an 6Ah 18V (20V US) battery starting up a 9Ah 54V (60V US) battery but when I used a battery with the same voltage as you suggested then it worked! Whoohooo! I was nervous using my expensive battery to do it but it was a winner! Thanks again. I actually got ripped off on Facebook Marketplace after being sold a battery cheap and then getting home and it not charging and the bloke blocking me so I could not follow up! I felt pretty dumb but turns out I got 54V 9Ah battery for $90 Australian dollars. Whoohooo! Did I say thank you!!!!

[@aquariumboys1214]

Omg I have like 6 batteries that won’t charge after watching this video im going to try this method great video

[@Kitearmy]

Good luck!

[@rottiejakeluke]

Thank you for a very easy, clear to understand, video.

[@StavroMueller]

It did work for me: I had a Ridgid 18V that was showing less than 1V at the +/- terminals. I used a bench power supply (0-30V 0-5A) and set the voltage to 18V and amps to minimum. I slowly eased the amps up until the CV/CC lights switched over. That was about 3A of power. I left it on for about 2 minutes, then disconnected, checked voltage and it showed about 12V no load. Hooked that up to the charger again and it is now charging :)

[@jnunez1203]

I did it and it worked tx a lot

[@Kitearmy]

sure - could you throw me a sub and a like - TX

[@MrMoses28]

I Did mines with 14 gauge wire I got from my neighbor and its worked. I did just as he said 5 min and place it on charger, it's charging back up. Thank you.

[@Kitearmy]

AWESOME - love to rescue good batteries

[@roberthunter6927]

It is worth opening the battery pack [ I presume it is out of warranty, because doing this will void it]. The thing to do is to check each cell to see if the voltage on all are more of less the same. One or more cells on a lower voltage means those cells are toast, so this method will not work. If you are good with a soldiering iron you can de-solder the trashed one[s], replace them, and try again. [At your own risk, blah blah blah]. If you start a fire with a lithium battery, they are really hard to put out, even with the proper class of fire extinguisher, so there's that. If a Lithium battery gets too hot you will have a "thermal runaway" which is super bad news. The smoke emitted can be highly toxic. Some cells contain lead, nickel, cadmium, mercury, and electric car batteries, cobalt. If you breathe cobalt for example, you are dead. So if you are anywhere near such a fire, go upwind and away. FAST. Probably why such hacks are not recommended.

[@ccronicc88]

Also you're able to do that the cheaper battery packs where you jumpstart them most high-end battery packs like Milwaukee have protection boards that won't allow this but the cheaper packs without protection boards you can

[@chrischris666]

Thank you I worked for me. You got a new subscriber. I will tell everyone.

[@Kitearmy]

Thanks for the sub

[@JD-mb4ee]

I just did it on my 18v 3/8" impact wrench battery and it started to work as he said. Great thanks alot. Don't have to buy a charger or battery.

[@stans5270]

I have done this on car batteries and a lawnmower battery where the smart charger isn't smart enough to charge a completely dead battery, and 1.5[1.2]volt rechargeable AA batteries. It hasn't failed yet.

[@Kitearmy]

Cool - have you ever tried this on a battery

[@doomsdayofdoom]

Thanks for the video, just saved three batteries 👍

[@Stefan_Boerjesson]

Thanks a lot for this video! Checked 2 Mensela 2 Ah and 2 6 Ah (50 USD each). One showed 4 lights, the other a poor shadow of one LED, and it took no charge. Kicking, jump starting, the poor battery a few minutes, like You did, and it takes charging! Wow! No surprise. Opening the sad battery quite some electronics sits inside. If the voltage goes down too much the built in controller doesn't run and then no charging is performed.

[@Stefan_Boerjesson]

Unfortunately the battery only charge up to 13 volt, not 18 - 20, and is scrap.

[@sherylkoroleski3990]

Thank you so much. Nice& simple. Direct& to the point

[@Kitearmy]

Happy to help

[@alphaberserk6513]

IT WORKS !!!🎉🥳🥳🥳

[@Kitearmy]

cools

[@jamessss2000]

the trick is working.Very usefull! Thanks!

[@FoookYourfeelings]

Do you leave lithium batteries fully charged too? Another site said lithium should never be left fully charged, only 80%? Thanks

[@Gravesworn433]

I've got 3 porter cable batteries that all simultaneously decided they'd charge for 30 seconds and then be complete. So I thought it was the charger. Replaced the charger. They'll charge for an hour now but then say complete. However you connect em to a tool, they are all dead. Porter cable also discontinued. So I don't know if they need a jumpstart or if I should just use knockoffs from now on

[@albertosojuaco]

I live in Las Vegas and temp nowadays is always 100+. degrees. My tools are in my not-air conditioned work place. One of my batteries just stop working. I put it in refrigerator for few minutes and it worked. So before doing anything I just put them in refrigerator. Now I remember when the battery I left under the sun for a day. I should have tried cooling it before unsuccessfully repairing it. If all cell of battery are good this will work but if any (even only one) is bad this method will not because the bad battery will not charge and the rest are over so the total is correct but will not last. You will notice that the good battery will overheat due to overcharging. You can test and change the bad cells. Note that most cell/battery have protection and if they open it is hard to repair. My experience in testing and repairing each cell. If the protection is closed. 1. I notice that most drill uses 3 + volt individual batteries and I believe each cell is always 1.2 volt. I assume (correct me if I’m wrong). That the 3+v battery used have 2 cells. So even if the battery is getting charged it will go to 3 v but in short goes back to low charge like 1 volt. 2. The method described by the author will also work for individual cell as long as the battery still good. 3. I’ve used several unsafe ways to revive battery. Please don’t do. I think this the better way or you can buy a charger. If the battery reached say 3.+ volt and stayed for hours it good. Be sure to assemble and use the right charger. 4. After trying several times and failed I’ll just buy individual batteries or the complete batteries. In buying (eBay), some sell really good. Found one with warranty. One battery from another seller broke in life’s weeks. 5. I tried this method before and this method is the safest. With rigid battery I believe you have to use jumper from + to one of the t terminals To make it work. I think it’s t2. Note that this method works because if there is something wrong with the battery the charger will not start ( no voltage in + and - posts). But my rigid battery has complicated circuit (to ensure individual cell gets the right voltage / charge). So it needs a jumper to fool the circuit. 6. Good reminder by Mr “kite”- keep batteries charged. Don’t store discharged and completed discharge - that’s why some have protection to prevent too discharge

[@firmandarmawan4618]

So for how long we should connect the cable between the battery in order to jumpstart it ?

[@ivanvqz9347]

Wow bro it worked, you saved me a lot of $$$

[@Kitearmy]

Nice

[@outbackgearforu]

Another treatment for li on batteries ,is to freeze them,then take them out of the freezer and let them thaw ,revives them

[@milish1964]

I've got a McGregor 21.6V battery for a lawnmower that it won't work. I tested on one charger where the red light is blinking, on another charger the green light is on as if it's fully charged. I press the button on the battery it shows it's charged up to the first green light, what do I do?

[@altinsilsile36]

Why does the voltage have to be the same on the jump start battery? Wouldn't a more voltage battery equate to a better jump start? I used an 18v/54v dewalt jump start battery for my 10.8V dead lawn mower battery. It didn't work. I got the lawn mower battery to one signal light charged but that wasnt enough to get the charger to fully charge it. And I dont have a multimeter to test how many volts it is. Where am I suppose to find another 10.8V battery?

[@toneygayle]

It worked. Thank you so much for this video.

[@Kitearmy]

Great to hear!

[@tupadre850]

Was this work with the Ryobi?

[@gb230]

I have been trying this on my 48v lawn mower battery. When I plug the last of the 4 connections in (be that +ve or -ve), it gives a spark and small explosion - any idea why that is? Anyway, by Jove it worked. Saved £160 for a new battery!

[@leedlbo9949]

You did right thing by saying don't do what I'm doing . Guys study li-ion battery and get an understanding what and why is going on or you can get a very nasty fire fast .

[@ianwally818]

Tried on my Canadian tire impact 14.4 volt wrench and it worked. 14.4 v batteries are not made anymore. Thanks

[@Kitearmy]

did it work

[@Saved_By_Grace_Eph2.8]

What if I don't have a spare battery? Can I run the + and - terminals to the charger directly? I noticed mine has 4 terminals, but only 2 are + and -??

[@SistaJaine]

I've got a cordless lawnmower battery that shows fully charged but wont power the mower for more than a few seconds....It's not the mower as a friend tried my battery in their same mower and had the same problem with my battery....any tips please?

[@quasic3597]

Like the energy and subscribed

[@Kitearmy]

Thanks mate

[@twoweeledsoto6072]

I have a Craftsman V60 battery. How do I identify which is postive and negative?

[@teamja1088]

Does not seem to work on Ryobi One+ LI-ION with the 3 terminals on the protruding part and two terminals towards the front on the base of the battery. I even connected a power supply and no power would transfer. I suspect this is because one of the other terminals must need to be connected to something in order for the brain chip to allow electron flow. Any ideas?

[@frankpizarro7924]

Yes I've done it with those batteries

[@czshadow3565]

I did this and it worked. All because I didn't read the manual and charge the battery before use. It seems like it is taking a very long time to charge though.

[@Kitearmy]

Cool!

[@vlpdesignstudio]

It just works!!! 🥰🤙

[@Kitearmy]

Great - make sure to slap me a thumbs

[@frontier_etc]

Any other kind of wiring that we can use? Not sure I have some spare household wire lying around

[@clavenbeth123]

What is it in the charger that recognizes the issue. Maybe if it’s removed the charger could charge? At your own risk of course

[@davidbrewer8309]

GGreat video, I have 2 bauer 20v batteries I'm going to try this with.

[@juandoez3031]

Can you Jumpstart a 4 Patriots SideKick? I have one 121 months old, never used but won't charge and won't even start up. Please, if anyone knows

[@BahamutCat_Lover33]

Works like a charm!

[@Kitearmy]

Sure does

[@johnwest7233]

Awesome hack!!!! Actually works

[@dougharlow6037]

So what happened to the robbed battery? Did you ruin it and will it charge and be recognized by the charger?

[@cornishgamehen1983]

I have a dewalt 20volt 5amp that when put on a fast or slow charger it shows it charged. When u take it off it is dead. The charge lights don't light up at all. Tried doing the jumping it then lights up. Left it on for 5 10 15 mins didn't matter still said it was charged when I hook it to the charger? Any suggestions

[@sailawaybob]

great info i need to try that on several my old defunct batteries

[@Kitearmy]

Go for it!

[@AIRMANBEAR]

i dont have a18 volt better battery CAN I USE 12VOLTS TO JUMP THE OLD BATTERY

[@jimmassman5464]

Just worked for me, dead one has green light on the charger anyway. Had to buy another $70 battery to do it, but now I have 2. It'll be nice not to have to swap from drill to drive.

[@Kitearmy]

Cool - make sure you throw me a like

[@jimmassman5464]

Unfortunately while the jumped battery appeared to be charging, after the green charger light went out, the battery was still dead as doornail. Certainly worth a try though.@@Kitearmy

[@Stromboli88]

Can you do with a different voltage battery? I have a 40v that I need to jump but I only have a 18v battery from my drill.

[@Kitearmy]

go with same voltage is best

[@mannyvega102907]

I’m going to try this on my ego 5.0 hopefully it works🤞🏽

[@Kitearmy]

I have heard rumors that it might work

[@TH-vw4qn]

Keep us updated bc my 7.5 stopped charging.

[@knguyen2719]

Can you do that with laptop battery? or phone battery? by end of life they used to be get a bit swollen

[@soriano6988]

Thanks for the info. I just did this process on a 36V battery using a 40V battery and it's now Charging.

[@Kitearmy]

how did it go?

[@MichaelDillin]

Cool video

[@Kitearmy]

Thanks mate - glad you liked

[@bradclary7463]

I bought a 40V Greenworks lawn mower at an auction. It has two 40V batteries that won't charge. The output voltage is only 20V. Jumping them with a good 40V doesn't increase the voltage. The batteries and lawn mower look like they were never used. Probably just sitting for a very long time. The battery indicator lights don't light up. Holding the button for about 10 seconds will make all the lights come on, but it still won't charge. I have tried two different chargers. Any suggestions?

[@ramblinman7153]

I have the same problem. Did you figure it out or did you end up buying new batteries?

[@bradclary7463]

@ramblinman7153 I bought new batteries. I tried to jump them with the new battery and it still didn't work.

[@alexandercosta1777]

Now i assume you could do this with ego right, or could you somehow void their warranty by ding it, if something were to go wrong.

[@richardburdyn9369]

Yep, worked, revived a 50 dollar battery, ryobi, used furniture clamps to hold the wires on the pasts. Kewl!

[@Kitearmy]

Nice job - give me a sub

[@elaineisthatyou]

I couldn't get this to work in Hart 40v batteries. In fact, now the "good" battery is no longer charging and giving me an error. 😢

[@justaguy4real]

1:33 finally someone says it... need identical voltage batteries. when I tried connecting it sparked, so I stopped lol. And smoke, heat, and wire melted also. Hmmm. and can this technique work with different voltages?

[@stephaneroy1590]

You sir yes you sir you saved my life thank you

[@Kitearmy]

Thank you - pls sub

[@CatarinaTerblans]

what do you do if both your drill batteries are dead?.

[@josephgiri2398]

Thank you, I'm gonna give this a shot

[@frankpizarro7924]

It's crazy I did that to jump start my truck years ago with my Ryobi 18v battery

[@andrenashsavage]

Yes this does work however, the newly recharged batteries will only last like 24hrs after that they will go back to not being able to be read by the charger so there for you will have to do this method again which will most likely ruin the good battery.

[@HonestOK2930]

What would happen if I used a 24v Kobalt battery to charge a 40v Hart battery?