Posted By: dart4forte
Snap-on Batteries - 09/22/22 03:40 AM
Have two bad batteries for my 3/8 ratchet, model CTB8172. Any idea where I can get replacements?
Snap-on Batteries
Posted By: A12
Re: Snap-on Batteries - 09/22/22 04:00 AM
Haven't found any new, but a ton of used on eBay and the like. Then there's this rebuild place: https://www.mtobattery.com/products/ctb8172bk-snap-on-14v-lithium-battery-rebuild-service
Mike
Mike
Posted By: A12
Re: Snap-on Batteries - 09/22/22 05:33 AM
What's the word from your local Snap-On rep on new battery availability??
Posted By: not_a_charger
Re: Snap-on Batteries - 09/22/22 11:00 AM
I've had mine rebuilt before as well, no issues.
Posted By: Ron_M
Re: Snap-on Batteries - 09/22/22 03:15 PM
I bought several Snap-On cordless power tools (drill, impacts, lights) when they first appeared on the market (under the spell of the Snap-on 
lol). After the batteries "died", I priced out rebuilding and quickly determined it was just easier to switch over to and continue with the Milwaukee M12/M18 platforms and "gave away" the Snap-Ons. The money that I would have spent for battery replacement went towards buying another Milwaukee tool.
lol). After the batteries "died", I priced out rebuilding and quickly determined it was just easier to switch over to and continue with the Milwaukee M12/M18 platforms and "gave away" the Snap-Ons. The money that I would have spent for battery replacement went towards buying another Milwaukee tool.
Posted By: dart4forte
Re: Snap-on Batteries - 09/22/22 07:52 PM
Took the truck in to get the shift linkage adjusted. Snap-on guy was there. He had two batteries in stock. Spendy to say the least. Because I bought two he gave me a 10% discount. When my ratchet wears out I’ll be looking for another brand.
Posted By: 360view
Re: Snap-on Batteries - 09/23/22 11:07 AM
Our grandparent generation managed to agree on “standard size” batteries.
Now we are price gouged on
power tool batteries,
cell phone batteries,
ink cartridges, etc
Now we are price gouged on
power tool batteries,
cell phone batteries,
ink cartridges, etc
Posted By: DaveRS23
Re: Snap-on Batteries - 09/23/22 01:58 PM
And since this is a car forum, I will take it a step farther; just how many new and different tire sizes, bulbs, push pins, fuses, relays, filters, etc do we really need in our modern vehicles?
Posted By: 340SIX
Re: Snap-on Batteries - 09/23/22 02:14 PM
LG And since this is a car forum, I will take it a step farther; just how many new and different tire sizes, bulbs, push pins, fuses, relays, filters, etc do we really need in our modern vehicles?
New and improved get a the selling cost up.
Can't just selling the same thing and keep upping the ante.
Make a new and supposed to be better widget that cost more.
Originally Posted by DaveRS23
And since this is a car forum, I will take it a step farther; just how many new and different tire sizes, bulbs, push pins, fuses, relays, filters, etc do we really need in our modern vehicles? New and improved get a the selling cost up.
Can't just selling the same thing and keep upping the ante.
Make a new and supposed to be better widget that cost more.