- The number of volts is one of the most important components of a cordless drill.
- The greater the volts the faster the motor spins and therefore the more powerful the drill.
- The downside with having too many volts is that the battery will be heavier and therefore the drill will be heavier.
- Most consider the Ni-MH battery to be one of the best for cordless drill use.
- Compared to NiCad batteries, NiMH batteries last longer.
- NiMH batteries are also lighter than NiCad batteries.
- NiMH batteries have a quick recharging time.
- The Panasonic website mentions that for this cordless drill the battery charges in as little as 55 minutes and also features a 5 minute emergency charge.
How Many Volts?
One of the most important components of a cordless drill is the number of volts. The greater the volts the faster the motor spins and therefore the more powerful the drill. It does have a downside however in that generally the more volts you have the heavier the battery and therefore the heavier the drill will be. So you need to keep this in mind when choosing a drill. Think about whether you will be using it for long periods. If so, you don't want anything too heavy you will really be feeling it by the end of the day.
This Panasonic Cordless drill is 15.6 volts making it quite powerful but still lightweight at 4.8lbs so that it won't put undue pressure on your wrist.
It's all about the battery
This drill uses a Ni-MH battery which is considered one of the best for cordless drill use. Compared to NiCad batteries which are commonly used in cordless drills, NiMH batteries last longer and are lighter. They also have a quick recharging time so you can get back to your job much quicker. According to the Panasonic website, the battery charges in as little as "55 minutesand features a 5 minute emergency charge that charges the pack to 15% of its capacity".
The Panasonic EY6432 Cordless Drill has a inch chuck. You will generally find that most cordless drills have a 3/8 inch chuck. What this means is that you can use drill bits that are up to inch in diameter giving you greater flexibility.