Ozito cordless battery compatibility

[Ricochet]

Hi.   I have just bought an Ozito 12v cordless drill.  Could I use the battery from that in an Ozito 18v Circular saw or other Ozito power tool.

[Nailbag]

Hi @JRL1 

They may have gone to sleep electronically. This can occur with most brands of electronically controlled lithium battery packs.

Before returning them, I would call Ozito's customer service with the model number of the batteries on hand and get their advice. It maybe possible to wake them up.

Nailbag

[Dave-1]

Good morning @nato1987 

I get what you are saying, and no I actually dont. All my battery stuff is ozito I havnt been tempted to use another brand. My corded tools are all makita.

Dave

[clank]

do current 18v Ozito PXC batteries fit older Ozito 18v drills and drivers?

[JacobZ]

Hi @clank,

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community, it is fantastic to have you with us.

The current range of PXC batteries is compatible with PXC tools, which launched in 2014, so if your tools predate this, then they are unlikely to be compatible.

If you can advise on the specific models of your tools, I would be happy to have a look for you. There should be a sticker or plate with a model number that we can use to identify them.

Let me know how you go.

Jacob

[jessaq29]

I have a new 36V mower only about a week old, used once both batteries charged fine the first time but after the mower constantly cutting out, I tried to charge them again one had the green light but the other has both the red and green light ? Both today and yesterday so it’s not hot. 
I’ve already had to go back to the store because the safety key was missing now the battery is assuming faulty ?  
Will the store just change over the battery ? 

[JacobZ]

Hi @jessaq29,

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community, it is wonderful to have you with us.

I'm sorry to hear that you are having issues with your Ozito batteries.

I'm assuming that you purchased a 36V mower kit that included the mower, a charger and two batteries, possibly this Ozito PXC 36V (2 x 18V) 380mm Brushless Lawn Mower 4.0Ah Kit or something similar. Would that be correct?

The flashing red and green light is an indication that there is a fault in the battery, and as it can't be attributed to a short-term issue like overheating, it's fairly likely there is an issue with the battery that won't resolve itself.

In saying this, we can't rule out that there could also be an issue with the mower or charger, so it would be best to return to the store of purchase with your receipt and all of the components that were included as part of the kit so the Power Garden expert can assess them and either replace individual parts necessary or the entire kit if necessary.

Let me know if you have any further questions.

Jacob

[Nailbag]

HI @jessaq29 

Your mower needs both batteries to operate (2 x 18V = 36V). So, if one is faulty then the mower will not function correctly like cutting out. The fact that one battery has the green light, indicates the charger is fine and one battery maybe faulty and highly unlikely its the mower. However, assuming you don't have any other 18V tools to test the batteries with for 100% confirmation, I would be inclined to take all of it to the store though to save another trip to have the PG team member help work it through. 

Nailbag