Questions About The 18V Black & Decker A1718 Power Tools Battery

1. How often do Black and Decker A1718 Drill batteries need to be charged?

Brand New BLACK & DECKER A1718 Power Tool battery comes not in a fully charged condition (normally 30% state of charge). You can use the battery in your Cordless Power Tool until the drill becomes powerless; then, fully recharge the Black & Decker HPB18 drill battery. It needs three to four discharge/charge cycles to achieve maximum capacity of the tool battery.

2. How long will my Black & Decker 18V A1718 Battery Replacement last?

There are two factors that govern how long a power tools battery will last: runtime and charge-discharge cycles.

Runtime is a measure of how much time can elapse before a fully charged battery reaches a charge of 0%. Technically a Black & Decker NPP2018 power tool battery never reaches a 0% charge but a low charge does not permit enough power to be transmitted to the device.

Runtime is controlled by capacity and usage. Capacity is measured in Amp hours or milliamp hours. Battery capacity quantifies the total amount of energy stored within a battery. More capacity equals longer runtime between battery charges. For example a battery it a capacity of 3000mAh will last longer in between charges than a battery with 2000mAh capacity.

3. What will cause Black & Decker A1718 Cordless Drill Battery to lose power?

A cordless power tools battery over time degrades and eventually stops working. In fact the battery from its very first charge begins a very slow process that causes the battery to cease from functioning. Collectively the process is called battery degradation and power loss and it includes the following: declining capacity, increasing internal resistance, elevated self-discharge, and premature voltage cut-off on discharge.

Declining capacity is when the amount of charge a battery can hold gradually decreases due to usage, aging, and with some chemistry, lack of maintenance.