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How can I use cordless drill batteries in projects?
I found this project on Make for an automatic ball thrower for your dog, and am in the process of wrapping it up.
For power, I'm using a cordless drill battery. (Specifically, a Ryobi lithium one+ ...
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Lawn Mower thinks blades are always on? [migrated]
I've got a used John Deere LA145. After using it perfectly a few times, it started developing some issues that I am 99% sure has to do with the mower "thinking" the blades are engaged when they ...
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How to prevent batteries leaking out in devices?
Is there a common method of preventing batteries from leaking out and destroying the device? Why does this happen in the first place? I have laid another head lamp to waste because it was sitting in ...
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Will neodymium magnets harm my power drill battery?
I glued some magnets onto my power drill battery to use for storing drill bits on - but will the magnets affect the battery life?
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Should I leave NiCad rechargeable batteries charging when not in use for long periods?
I've got an Black & Decker electric trimmer that gets used about 2 months out of the year. It uses a NiCd battery pack.
For optimum battery life, should I leave it plugged in all year when not in ...
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What should I do with leftover sulfuric acid from a sump pump battery backup?
In our new house, we found that a previous owner installed a sump pump battery backup unit, which is nice. The battery in the system is like a car battery, but it's the kind where you initially add ...
