Review by bernie for Black & Decker FSB18 FireStorm 18-Volt NiCad Slide Style Battery
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Save yourself. It is too late for me. I am addicted to these batteries. I have several tools and some garden equipment that all use the same interchangeable batteries. I have been absolutely corrupted. If these animals are supposed to ware out it has not happened yet. I have not counted but I guess I have not reached the 500 Th charge. Mean time I also have not found my self waiting on the charger to complete a single project from refurbishing furniture to building a fence.

Review by R. Bertucci for Black & Decker FSB18 FireStorm 18-Volt NiCad Slide Style Battery
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Actually, these batteries work harder and longer than the batteries that came with the unit. Don’t know why. Both sets of batteries are brand new, but the batteries from Amazon’s distribution hold a charge longer. Very Pleased, in fact I may buy a few more from Amazon for those extra heavy duty use jobs.

Review by Peter Dykhuis for Black & Decker FSB18 FireStorm 18-Volt NiCad Slide Style Battery
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As one reviewer indicated the interchangeability of the batteries makes the entire Black and Decker 18 volt line very addictive. I find myself looking for tools that work with the batteries.

As for the batteries themselves the big positive is the interchangeability. There are two significant negatives. The first negative is that the charger that comes with the batteries and the tools is a dumb charger that does not tell you if it is complete or not. This is annoying. The second issue is the batteries are slightly anemic. Not bad since they are interchangeable but still a little more power and longevity would be nice. Don’t worry though. Black and Decker has a silver series of the batteries that purports to be 40% longer life.

Overall a great system and one I am please with.