• Cheems@lemmy.world
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      Yeah you can’t just change brands. It’s too expensive. You get the battery. You are locked into that ecosystem. Simple as that.

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        16 hours ago

        You can get adapters but yes it doesn’t cure anything but waste to get rid of functioning tools

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        That’s why I just have 5 different chargers and some adapters ready to go for whatever tool is the best one.

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        This is why I prefer wired tools when practical.
        I can’t justify buying the one brand I have batteries for when the other really good brand has something good on sale.

        Obviously won’t get a wired drill, but my angle grinder and miter are both 230V. I hate locked ecosystems

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          It’s why Bosch’s Power4All is a bit frustrating.

          Shared batteries…with about 4 manufacturers…and not on the Bosch’s professional tools.

          Don’t get me wrong, I still achieve a lot with my Bosch green tools. And my Flymo ones on the same battery.

          But it’s a real shame more mfgs weren’t involved.