I have a Dewalt 14.4v 6 yr. old cordless drill. Batteries no longer work and new ones are too expensive. For the mere sake of keeping it running I want to power it w/ a cord. (I already bought a new cordless drill - this is just a time-filler, meaningless project) I've dismantled a battery, removed the cells, drilled a hole for a cord through the case.
I want to connect a power cord to the contacts in the empty battery, insert the empty batter and run the drill. I did so and tripped the breaker (as I figured I would). How do I "power down" the electricity from the standard 110v wall outlet to 14.4 the drill runs on?
I know nothing about electricity so if you can keep it simple. I actually think this can't be done simply (and not $$$) and I'm fine w/ that, but thought I'd try.
Thanks for any advice.
I want to connect a power cord to the contacts in the empty battery, insert the empty batter and run the drill. I did so and tripped the breaker (as I figured I would). How do I "power down" the electricity from the standard 110v wall outlet to 14.4 the drill runs on?
I know nothing about electricity so if you can keep it simple. I actually think this can't be done simply (and not $$$) and I'm fine w/ that, but thought I'd try.
Thanks for any advice.