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Amazon -£30 off Drill

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    #2
    Vote 4 Pedro
    Registered Users Posts: 1,015 ✭✭✭Vote 4 Pedro


    It actually looks a good drill, It's not a bad price for a Drill, Charger and a battery.
    The only thing is the battery is only 1.5AH, should be OK for general DIY but and extra battery would be a good addition at some point.
    Same drill but with 2 Batteries at £74.99 :-
    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bosch-PSB-1800-LI-2-Lithium-Ion/dp/B00L3XK06C/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1479326271&sr=8-1&keywords=Bosch+PSR+18+volt+Lithium-Ion++battery

    as an option..
    B&Q have a Makita and a DeWalt combo with 2x 1.3AH batteries for around €99.
    Only basic drills but still not bad for general DIY


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    James Delaney
    Registered Users Posts: 554 ✭✭✭James Delaney


    I would only be using it for diy - drilling for curtain poles, mirrors & pictures.

    How much 'time' use am I likely to get out of 1 battery ?


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    Vote 4 Pedro
    Registered Users Posts: 1,015 ✭✭✭Vote 4 Pedro


    James Delaney wrote: »
    I would only be using it for diy - drilling for curtain poles, mirrors & pictures.

    How much 'time' use am I likely to get out of 1 battery ?

    A 1.5 AH should be fine for that sort of thing, The battery AH doesn't affect the power of the drill just the run time.
    I have loads of drills & batteries, I mainly use the 1.5 because it's nice and light but still lasts for ages when doing diy type things, you should get a couple of hours out of 1 battery, charge time is good as well so it won't kill the job if it goes flat, I'd say it sounds about right for what you need it for.


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    gazzaman22
    Registered Users Posts: 908 ✭✭✭gazzaman22


    Hiw about this instead of op https://www.aldi.ie/p/072862069389500


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    James Delaney
    Registered Users Posts: 554 ✭✭✭James Delaney


    gazzaman22 wrote: »
    Hiw about this instead of op https://www.aldi.ie/p/072862069389500[/QU
    *********

    Have u used this drill yourself.
    Whats the warranty period (I couldn't find it on their site)


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    #7
    Vote 4 Pedro
    Registered Users Posts: 1,015 ✭✭✭Vote 4 Pedro


    I would not recommend the Aldi drill at all, the father in law has it, he thinks it's great but he has never had a cordless drill before so he has nothing to compare it with. I've used his a few times at his house and the ergonomics are terrible, the angle of the handle is completely wrong and it feels naff, It has broken twice since he has it, the warranty is great though, they had it collected repaired and returned both times but it's out now so next time it goes it will be for the bin. The Lidl offering is better.
    don't forget these are cheaper so they won't be as good but for me i'd get the Bosch. different job altogether.


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    [Deleted User]
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    If its not too late....

    I bought that Bosch drill with the 2 batteries. I didnt find it great to be honest. It struggled on some diy that I was doing both drilling and screw driving. I also found the chuck spat out the bits when under pressure.
    I sold it on to my brother in law who needed something light for work.

    Then I bought this...
    http://www.ie.screwfix.com/hitachi-dv18dgl-jg-18v-2-5ah-li-ion-cordless-combi-drill.html

    Now this is a super drill. Very happy with it and with 2 batteries. Very happy to recommend it.

    Theres always a few discount codes around too. Try IRELAND10 which got me €10 off

    Save €5 by signing up to their newsletter too. Free shipping over €75 too


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    Vote 4 Pedro
    Registered Users Posts: 1,015 ✭✭✭Vote 4 Pedro


    TheTorment wrote: »
    If its not too late....

    I bought that Bosch drill with the 2 batteries. I didnt find it great to be honest. It struggled on some diy that I was doing both drilling and screw driving. I also found the chuck spat out the bits when under pressure.
    I sold it on to my brother in law who needed something light for work.

    Then I bought this...
    http://www.ie.screwfix.com/hitachi-dv18dgl-jg-18v-2-5ah-li-ion-cordless-combi-drill.html

    Now this is a super drill. Very happy with it and with 2 batteries. Very happy to recommend it.

    Theres always a few discount codes around too. Try IRELAND10 which got me €10 off

    That Hitachi drill is defiantly better, better drill and better battery's but the OP first asked about a drill at £45 or about €54.
    Even using a discount code it's still double the price, probably worth the extra if you have jobs for it and will get the use out of it,
    you can always go to the next price point and get something better whatever your buying.


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    Vote 4 Pedro wrote: »
    That Hitachi drill is defiantly better, better drill and better battery's but the OP first asked about a drill at £45 or about €54.
    Even using a discount code it's still double the price, probably worth the extra if you have jobs for it and will get the use out of it,
    you can always go to the next price point and get something better whatever your buying.

    Sorry, I clicked on the link for the second one with the 2 batteries at £74-99

    Thought it would have been a better option for close to the price of it.


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    Vote 4 Pedro
    Registered Users Posts: 1,015 ✭✭✭Vote 4 Pedro


    TheTorment wrote: »
    Sorry, I clicked on the link for the second one with the 2 batteries at £74-99

    Thought it would have been a better option for close to the price of it.

    It probably would be if the OP was considering the 2 battery version.
    looks a decent drill.


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