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Offline gdv

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Recycling batteries (nicd & lion)...
« on: September 19, 2015, 05:59:29 AM »
I have a bunch of old non working NiCad & Lith ion batteries...  Probably 50 - 75 of each...

Doing a quick search shows Rat Shack & Construction Junction will accept them...  Is anyone aware of any place in the Pittsburgh area that will give any type of refund or credit?

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George
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Re: Recycling batteries (nicd & lion)...
« Reply #1 on: September 19, 2015, 07:59:28 AM »
Batteries Plus will charge you to take them. 
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Re: Recycling batteries (nicd & lion)...
« Reply #2 on: September 19, 2015, 08:01:51 AM »
I should add, if these are from cordless power tools, Batteries Plus will rebuild them, for slightly more than 1/2 the price of new replacements.  NiCads can be upgraded to Li-Ion for a few extra bucks.  I had a set done and and very pleased.
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Re: Recycling batteries (nicd & lion)...
« Reply #3 on: September 19, 2015, 08:53:06 AM »
MacGeek...
A while back, I checked with Batteries Plus for prices regarding some Ryobi 18v battery packs (NiCad & Li-Ion) I was rebuilding for a friend...  Their prices were as much for the rebuild as a new replacement battery...  No brainer for me...  I guess for your brand/voltage it was a good deal!  Great!

Thanks for the input/recommendations!

George

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Re: Recycling batteries (nicd & lion)...
« Reply #4 on: September 19, 2015, 03:42:00 PM »
Must be about the brand (Porter Cable at $90/battery) and the voltage was only 14.4
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Re: Recycling batteries (nicd & lion)...
« Reply #5 on: September 19, 2015, 03:50:20 PM »
Doesn't Best Buy take them back?

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Re: Recycling batteries (nicd & lion)...
« Reply #6 on: September 20, 2015, 04:53:08 PM »
Side note:  beware of cheap lithium batteries. Never bypass/remove any charging/temperature circuits inside the battery pack.  A runaway lithium battery is equivalent to a small bomb.  I never charge or store lithium batteries near combustible material.   I've had a few cheap ones get super hot.