NEVER USE DEWALT FLEXVOLT BATTERIES ON 20V MAX TOOLS!

NEVER USE DEWALT FLEXVOLT BATTERIES ON 20V MAX TOOLS!

In this video I am going to show you why you should never use DeWALT FLEXVOLT batteries on DeWALT 20V Max tools! Only use FLEXVOLT batteries on FLEXVOLT tools, just a warning from me. Let me know what you think is really going on down in the comments section below!

[rossastleford]

I’m a heavy duty mechanic and have been using my flexvolt batteries on my 20v tools since they came out. Never a problem!!!
Definitely a Red tool perspective!!!

[constructionking]

Absolute joke. Been using flexvolt with all my tools since it came out. These guys are Milwaukee fan boys

[deanrantala]

NO, it does not "over-power" them in the sense you are thinking. A FlexVolt pack is merely THREE of the 20-volt packs in one case. Depending on the tool you insert it, it switches between all 3 of the 20-volt packs in parrellel or series. In parallel, you still only have 20 volts - just more AH. When in series, you have 60 volts. You may have issues when running a FlexVolt in your 20 volt tools if you are really pushing the tool to it's limits (or beyond). This has nothing to do with the battery over-powering the tool, just a simple matter of you taking advantage of the extra power reserve and pushing the tool harder than it should be pushed. Keep in mind: you can do the same thing with ANY CORDED tool, too. Take a DeWalt table saw and start ripping 2" thick oak non-stop for 10 minutes... you will likely smoke the 120 volt corded motor just the same.

[derrickclark]

I literally laughed through this Milwaukee promotional video. I have crews out using these as we speak and have never seen the bs problem you imply.

[jblacketer]

I've used flex volt on all of my 20v tools without any issue. Drywall guns, routers, saws, fans, radio, impacts, my hammer drill. Zero issues. And some of the tools are 4-5 years old with tons of abuse. In fact I've had zero issues from dewalt tools. It is convenient that they have a whole wall of Milwaukee tools setup in the background. Bias anyone?

[pronkstar]

I'm glad I read the comments before putting my flex volt batteries away lol. These guys almost had me!

[billysteele]

Thanks to everyone who has shared their experiences. I'm not going to worry about my 20v devices using the big boy batteries any longer 😊😊😊👍

[justinhampton]

I have a plumbing company and use my DeWalt flexvolt batteries in 20 v tools all the time under harsh conditions, never an issue.

[danielchidley]

I've cooked 20v skill saws, drills and drivers using 20v batteries so I think it comes down to running them too long and pushing them to hard. Flexvolt batteries will give a longer run time but doesn't improve the tools ability to take on heavier work. Comes down to the user to watch what they are taking in with the tool.

[jeber]

Results are in, no one has the same problem as you guys VCG lol.

[FartTruster]

Didnt bother watching this vid, just saw the title and wanted to say ive been using 60v batteries in 20v tools for probably a couple years now with no issues

[jay-rus]

Have watched a LOT of your videos, but having come across this one I am questioning your motivations and agendas moving forward. This is questionable content at best. Sure appears to be a weighted statement

[mikhailyaremkiv]

Absolutely nothing wrong with using flexvolt batteries on the 20v tools, ive ran flexvolt since release, been using them on all my 20 volts since day one, not one has suffered in any way. Video is pointless. The clickbait title doesnt help either.

[averageamerican]

This video brought to you by Milwaukee. This guy either doesn't know what he's talking about or is blatantly lying.

[aoverhage]

Its totally fine. When run as 60V (through one set of contacts) it is the equivalent of 3 20v batteries in series (20*3 = 60v). When run as a 20v battery (through the second set of contacts) then the 20 v sets of batteries are in parallel adding current capacity at 20v. Simple and safe. No different than the higher capacity 20v batteries from a 20V tool perspective.

[jonathanriver]

I’ve been using Dewalt tools for five years now. I switched over from Makita because I needed the cordless impact gun with the most torque and Dewalt had it. I haven’t looked back - now I have everything from their cordless string trimmer and hedge clipper tools to their cordless flexvolt table and miter saws. I have ten of the 6.0ah flexvolt batteries and I use them interchangeably with my fifteen or so XR batteries in everything except the two “flexvolt only” saws and I have never had a battery or tool problem under the most demanding conditions in terms of heat/dirt/duration doing demo, rehab and landscaping work.

[jamesgarrison]

Never had an issue using my flexvolt battery on a 20V tool

[garyweaver]

I have flexvolt and I have 20 volt never had a problem with each of any of them. Some people just don't like that DeWalt have the best batteries

[ryanbabros]

Here's what I'll say. Increased battery life means increased runtime. Increased runtime means increased heat which can correlate to increased stress on components. If you're not keen to heat and it's effects on your tools, your tools aren't going to last.

[jimjoseph]

There's 5 minutes of my life I'll never get back. Valueless video.