Skil 144BAT 14-2/5-Volt 1-1/5-Amp Hour NiCad Pod Style Battery

Note: I've only had to purchase one of these recently because my wife "cleaned up" around the house, and the charger and my spare battery both disappeared, maybe thrown away, maybe put in a secure location for storage, never to be seen again, or maybe "rediscovered" in another eight or ten years . . .

Four things I like about this product:

1. Power delivery. My experience with this battery has been a steady flow of power in all weather and temperature conditions, for up to five straight hours of pretty steady use. When the battery starts to fade, there is no slow and gentle decrease in power, the battery just gives. I like the fact that you get uninterrupted, max power right up to the point of failure, when it becomes absolutely clear that it's time to recharge.

2. Fit and integration. When you slide this battery into the tool, there is no play, no jiggling, no movement. The battery becomes part of the tool, indeed, the tool was designed...Read more

I was skeptical about whether I should buy a new drill or just get a new battery for the one I had, because I heard opinions for both options. I opted to get a new battery and my drill is back to its normal self - full of power! The only reason I didn't give the rating 5 stars is because I don't know the longevity of this battery. So far I am fully satisfied and saved some money reusing my old drill.

My old battery died after about 4 or 5 years use. This is what I needed to keep my portable drill going.
Quick shipment and product as advertised. 2hr charge and it was ready to go.