DEWALT 18V to 20V Battery Adapter Kit (DCA2203C)

great product and great price

I haven’t been able to obtain the original-style batteries for several years, so this was really nice to see. These particular batteries are admittedly not of high capacity, but work fine for my purposes; larger ones are available that are compatible with this charger to consider in the future.Just like others report, the adapter fits the tools so tightly that removing it is not as quick and easy as one would like. It would be better to have an adapter on every tool and just change out the batteries (which slide on and off nicely). The LED “fuel gauge” function built into every battery is very convenient.>>>>>>> Do not forget to remove all the batteries from the tools during storage to prevent slow power drain. By doing this, a charged battery should always be ready and waiting.<<<<<<<

Bought this during Black Friday week (119cad). It was a nice price for the package and I didn’t have to buy knock offs. I doubt I would have purchased this at the current 179cad.I have all of these from previous purchases and I thinking I could use two more 2AH batteries and at this price I decided to get the package as it was close to the price of the two batteries alone.This arrived in a single plastic factory vacuum sealed package so it was not hobbled together by a vendor and nor was it old stock. The batteries have 2020 year stamp so I was quite pleased given the price.AdapterBasically I wanted another 18 to 20v adapter so I can just leave them on the two 18v tools I have not replaced. The original adapter can be difficult to remove as mentioned in many reviews however I found this one alittle easier some reason (my original has a 2016 year stamp and this one 2019).2AH batteriesI am invested in 2 cordless tool lines Dewalt (20v and flexvolt) and Bosch 12V.I like to size and weight of the Bosch 12V drill/drivers for most wood and DIY work and use the Dewalt versions for more HD tasks. I like using the 2AH batteries on my drill and driver despite having 4, 5 and 12 AH available as I often don’t need the run time. In my environment the big batteries have their place on high drain tools or for extended jobs.My drill, driver, oscillating saw, LED work lights and old 18v tools are happy with theses batteries.Charger.Comes with the BCD112 which is the slower 2 amp charger which is how I guess they lowered their cost on this package. I have the BCD115 (4 amp) and BCD116 (6 amp) which were “standard” in my other kits.Not sure why Dewalt has to have so many different “standard” kit chargers. Why not just the one faster one for all?

Love the adapter, battery life could be improved

I have quite a few DeWALT brand tools, both in 18v and 20v. The batteries on the 18v tools have all reached their end of life and would not hold a charge any longer, but the tools were still in great shape. I also find a lot of the 18v DeWALT tools in the RESTORE store (a Habitat for Humanity resale store like Goodwill) and will pick them up for around $5.I have purchased the adapter in the past, but I found this set, 2 batteries and the adapter, on sale for $99. I ended up purchasing 2 of these! Here is my quick pros/cons list for those looking at purchasing the set:Pros:- Price: I picked this set up on sale for $99, which is, in my opinion, a steal! The adapter alone, at Home Depot, is $38.- Extend tool life: Part of the reason I find so many 18v DeWALT tools in stores like RESTORE is due to the old battery failing and cost to replace. It is cheaper to replace the whole tool and get a new battery than it is to buy a replacement. If you already have some 20v tools, purchasing an adapter with more batteries will help to extend the usefulness of the 18v tool. I now have an impact, drill, and saw that I picked up for $5 each at the local RESTORE that I can use with this adapter and batteries.- Ease of Use: You can just lock this on a tool and slide on a battery. It unlocks just like the old 18v battery would.-Battery Charge Indicator: I really like that the batteries have the charge indicator. This is becoming more common but still nice to mention this.Cons:- Hard to unlock: This is very hard to unlock. I usually have to take the battery off to get it to come off. Maybe after some extended use, this will get easier. I have adapters on every one of my 18v tools so I do not have to fight this.- Battery Drain: My 18v tools drain the batteries. I am not sure if they did this with the 18v batteries or not, but mine ended up draining the batteries. This was not just one tool....it was all of them. Make sure and pull the batteries before leaving the tool setting for extended periods of time, or you will find the batteries drained.- Battery Charge: This may be a tool issue as well, but the 2AH batteries seem to drain faster using the old tools than using the 20v ones. I've got larger batteries to use on the saw, but I know I get more use out of the 20v tools than the 18v ones.Summary:If you have some old 18v DeWALT tools that are still working great and do not want to replace them, this is a great set for you, especially if the old tools are not being used a lot. These work great with the older tools, with a few flaws that can be overlooked once you get used to them. I use my 18v tools as backups to my new ones or for use in really nasty, rough work that I do not want to put my new tools through.If you are planning on using your tools a lot, it might be good to either purchase a 20v set instead or go ahead a buy a 4, 5, or 6 AH battery, especially for the saw.My overall opion is....if you have a set of 18v tools you want to use here and there or as backups, this is a great buy! They work great and really allow you to get the most life out of your tools. If you are needing tools that you can use often, then you may want to go ahead and purchase the new set of 20v tools. Personally, I like having both sets that I can use or if I need a second set for someone else.