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Review on Energup Li-Ion Replacement Battery Pack For Black Decker Versapak VP Series With 2-Port Charger by Joshua Johnson

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I cannot find a compatible battery charger

It was great to find a Li-ion battery to use in my older Black and Decker electric screwdriver, which is very convenient and useful, just old. The batteries fit and the screwdriver is useful again. However, the materials packed with the product say that these batteries are not compatible with chargers for NiCad batteries, i.e., the chargers that Black & Decker shipped with these older products. Now, I cannot find a compatible charger anywhere on the web! I did try using the older charger, but I never get a "fully charged" indication, and the battery will not stay well connected to the charger. I don't understand why this happens, but it does and I see another commenter has the same issue. I'm not sure how long I will be able to successfully use these batteries.UPDATE: Walmart matches these batteries to a Versatek charger, but they are NOT compatible. I sent the batteries back for a refund, and am buying NiMH batteries, which I will be able to charge. DO NOT BUY these batteries unless you have a way to charge them.

Pros
  • This rechargeable battery pack comes with a 2-port charger that doubles the charging speed, making it more efficient
Cons
  • The battery pack may not be as easy to install as other replacement options