I have a fair bit of construction tools (DeWalt brand) but the batteries are damn expensive

Is it unethical to buy the cheaper compatible batteries

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[–] 7 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (3 children)

Nope, why would it be?

The only concern that I would have buying off brand batteries is durability. They left something out to make it significantly cheaper and batteries are notorious for unexpectedly catching fire.

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  • [–] 1 point 6 months ago* (2 children)

    Have you actually seen these fires in reality? If I were a CEO of a US based tool company making everything in China, I would certainly invest in a PR firm to convince people the exact same battery without a brand would catch fire.

    Frankly, Lowes and Home Depot have been repeatedly been caught selling counterfeit tools, so even branding wont save you.

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