Performance Power Cordless Drill 18v Reviews
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“Forgot to remove the chuck when using hammer action...”
Written on: 17/01/2011
Forgot to remove the chuck when using hammer action and so need a new chuck, but from the messages belwo there don't appear to be any spares in which case this has been a waste of money.
If there were spares it would be a 5 star product
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“My drill was working fine until it fell off my roof so...”
Written on: 07/10/2010
My drill was working fine until it fell off my roof so if anyone wants 2 batteries and a charger let me know. Good performance, good batteries life and brillant quick charge capability
f1reblade99@hotmail.com
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“Cheap drill which performs very well considering the...”
Written on: 15/05/2010
Cheap drill which performs very well considering the price. Batteries don't hold charge anymore but this happens to all Ni-Cd batteries, even from the big name brands. At least this drill is cheap to buy and therefore replace. Buying a big name brand drill costs more money initially and their batteries are even more ridiculously priced (I should know, I used to work for one of them). This means you end up throwing it out and buying a whole new drill just the same, except it costs a whole lot... (read more)
“An amazing find really, with cheap drills I guess it's...”
Written on: 04/05/2010
An amazing find really, with cheap drills I guess it's pot luck, but the drill I have is brilliant, it has out performed much more expensive drills in the past. Put it this way, the guy who fitted my kitchen used my drill after he used it once as it was better than his which cost 5 times as much!!
I might have been lucky with mine as I suppose the build quality on each drill varies at this price. Unfortunately, after 10 years of use, my charger has died, so I'm on the hunt for a replacement...
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“I would stay away from the Performance stuff. I had...”
Written on: 28/04/2010
I would stay away from the Performance stuff. I had problems with one product (tile cutter) and when I phoned the help line they had no knowledge of the item. I had to photgraph the box and label and email it to them to prove it was one of their products. Perhaps the tile cutter is not the same as a drill, but the spares issue is the same.
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“The drill is still working fine but the battery is now...”
Written on: 10/02/2010
The drill is still working fine but the battery is now life expired. No interest from B&Q in supplying a new battery or spares though. (read more)
“The drill works perfectly, but like many here I found...”
Written on: 29/01/2010 by catnamedog (2 reviews written)
The drill works perfectly, but like many here I found the batteries and charger fail, and B & Q's policy is not to hold spares. They regard these items as disposable. I think this is a black mark to B & Q, and I will certainly keep this in mind when buying my next drill.
If you enter the charger number into ebay, a company will supply you with a new charger, but no power supply.
I'd have liked to know just how long B & Q support these products from a spares point of view. Its not such a...
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“good money down the DRAIN. two batterys plus charger...”
Written on: 13/01/2010
good money down the DRAIN. two batterys plus charger no good.......... (read more)
“boilerspecter ”
Written on: 01/12/2009 by boilerspecter (1 review written)
boilerspecter
I have a performance power cordless drill 18 volt and the charger does not work any more Ihave contacted B&Q and they cannot even identify the drill ,because there is no type number on the drill,I think that is pretty poor, the drill is ok when it works but you try and get it repaired
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“Nice drill. No spare parts. Batteries and chargers...”
Written on: 30/10/2009
Nice drill. No spare parts. Batteries and chargers fail and can't be replaced because the new models have a different shape. Stay away! (read more)
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“Performance Power Cordless Drill 18v, Keyless chuck...”
Written on: 04/09/2009
Performance Power Cordless Drill 18v, Keyless chuck was too stiff to open, had to take back to store. (read more)
“Okay, this is the 3rd cordless power drill I have...”
Written on: 21/07/2009
Okay, this is the 3rd cordless power drill I have owned and the reason is simply that the old ones batteries has given up and I thought it would be cheaper to get a brand new drill.
Got my performance power cordless for 30euros and didnt expect much of it.
The good is the forward and reverse rotation as the switch for setting to higher or lower speeds. This kit came with two 18V batteries which are a must since they both run down in about 10minutes.
Bottom line after a week of use:
If...
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“The Performance Power Cordless Drill 18v is a realy...”
Written on: 16/06/2009 by johnn1 (1 review written)
The Performance Power Cordless Drill 18v is a realy good tool, I have used 3 diferent ones for years. But it is badly let down by no spares available.
Switch assembly failed after a lot of use and would have been an easy repair if only a spare was available!!!
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“The Performance Power Cordless Drill 18v is a...”
Written on: 12/05/2009
The Performance Power Cordless Drill 18v is a performance drill, great to hold in hand very comfortable, easy to charge coming with two batteries and case to carry around.
Chuck quick and easy to change drills, screwdriver bits, rubberised casing to drill not so easy to slip from hands.
18V power to spare, variable torque, reverse action and hammer action.
Gears broke after 5 years, would like to buy another or have repaired or spare parts available.
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“Have now had my Performance Power 18v drill/driver for...”
Written on: 25/03/2009 by Batesrich (19 reviews written)
Have now had my Performance Power 18v drill/driver for 4 years and it has done a lot of work. I originally bought it because the amount of lateral movement in the chuck was virtually zero - very important for accurate drilling. It is still going strong at the moment on the original battery pack and if it gives up the ghost I will almost certainly buy another. A bit more expensive than some of the other DIY kit available but well worth it and vastly better than Black & Decker. (read more)
“I have 2 of these for 5 years and they' still better...”
Written on: 24/05/2008 by mhmaddog (1 review written)
I have 2 of these for 5 years and they' still better than the best. My friend has been through 3 DeWalt battery packs in this time (but at least he knows he can buy replacements online, cheaply) Have to try the helpline number printed on the side of the drill to see if B&Q can help. Having used it before I somehow doubt it, so if anyone has had any success, perhaps they can post info here? (read more)
“After days of surfing the web to find parts for my...”
Written on: 29/04/2008
After days of surfing the web to find parts for my Performance Power Cordless Drill 18v I finally came across this website, this guy can lay his hands on lots of different parts including bearings and chargers. www.carbonbrush.co.uk (read more)
“The battery power is a bit feeble and the battery has...”
Written on: 26/03/2008
The battery power is a bit feeble and the battery has now worn out and I need another. Not sure if I would buy another cordless drill from performance power again. (read more)
“Had this drill for about 7 years, it's absolutely...”
Written on: 18/02/2008 by mobogcat1 (1 review written)
Had this drill for about 7 years, it's absolutely brill. Used it to build own conservatory with it, only problem had 1 battery, but lasts very well. Old age has set in, looking to buy another so will use other spare battery. Definitely buy one again, but cannot for the life of me find one anywhere... (read more)
Paule's Response to mobogcat1's Review
Written on: 23/12/2008
Yeh, I gotta few spare batts, interested. Leave a comment.
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“Can anyone tell me where i can get a charger for this...”
Written on: 07/12/2007
Can anyone tell me where i can get a charger for this drill? (read more)
333981_Daysman's Comment
Written on: 28/12/2007
try B&Q for charger and battery
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447938_Ged342's Comment
Written on: 15/03/2009
I have noticed a few 18V chargers on ebay for abot £10
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“Getting spares for the Performance Power 18V Cordless...”
Written on: 28/05/2007 by ajmorganuk
Getting spares for the Performance Power 18V Cordless Drill is very difficult!! Where can I get a spare battery?? Any help please. (read more)
“I have used this Performance Power 18V Cordless Drill...”
Written on: 27/09/2006 by paule (1 review written)
I have used this Performance Power 18V Cordless Drill for over 5 years and I would recommend it to anyone who is after their first semi pro drill. Apart from a recent pinion problem, it has been an invaluable cordless drill, having a good balance and feel about it. I have managed to get a replacement motor with pinion, so the drill is not finished yet! It should last another 5 years at least.
It was also until recently, the main drill I used. I have now purchased the excellent Power...
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Alanch's Response to paule's Review
Written on: 17/01/2007
I have had my Performance Power 18V Cordless drill for 5 years, and it has been excellent. The charger has just packed up, but the battery was still going strong.
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<br>Does anyone know who makes them, and if it is possible to get a replacement charger and batteries?
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290869_Ajmorganuk's Response to paule's Review
Written on: 28/05/2007
Where can I buy a second battery. Where did you get the motor from? I am looking for a spare battery, as it takes 5 hours to charge the battery, which is not much fun! Help!!
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<br/>Tony
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Paule's Response to paule's Review
Written on: 22/12/2008
Hi ajmorganuk , I have got a few spare batteries, I know its a bit late, but if ur interested, contact me!<br/>I am in Wales.<br/><br/>Paul
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Paule's Response to paule's Review
Written on: 12/01/2009
I have now (due to the Powercraft18 v charger not working) purchased the Powercraft 14.4 v cordless hammer drill.
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“The charger failed on my Performance Power 18V after 6...”
Written on: 30/10/2005 by Andy12345 (1 review written)
The charger failed on my Performance Power 18V after 6 months, causing the battery to smoke and the connectors to melt. Luckily I never left it unattended. (read more)
Joobie007's Response to Andy12345's Review
Written on: 29/03/2007
This has happened to me too! Any ideas where I can get a spare charger from???? I no longer have the paperwork for the drill so I can't peruse any guarantee
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290869_Ajmorganuk's Response to Andy12345's Review
Written on: 28/05/2007
I would also like a spare battery. If I could get a broken one, I could repair it.
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<br/>Tony
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“The Performance Power 18V Cordless is a very nice...”
Written on: 27/02/2005 by Batesrich (19 reviews written)
The Performance Power 18V Cordless is a very nice little drill for the price - someone has done their homework well. (read more)
“Performance Power 18V Cordless: I've always used Bosch...”
Written on: 19/11/2004 by JimODonnell
Performance Power 18V Cordless: I've always used Bosch battery tools in the past - this is my first use of Performance Power stuff. Very impressed - excellent build quality and it does exactly what it says on the tin. The keyless chuck is solidly built and the driver bit holder in the top of the drill is a nice touch. Very comfortable in use. (read more)
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Paul0161's Comment
Written on: 31/10/2012
how much do u want for ur batters and charger