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Warning: A simple attic job in July turned into a full day of pain
Got a call for a basic motion sensor install in an attic last week. It was 95 degrees outside, so the attic felt like 120. I was up there for maybe 20 minutes when my drill battery died, and my backup was dead too. Had to climb down, find an outlet, and wait for a charge. The whole job took 6 hours for what should have been one. What's your go-to plan for keeping tools charged on a long, hot day like that?
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ericw935mo ago
Cameron's battery swap plan is smart, but you gotta take it a step further. I keep a small cooler in the van just for batteries and stick a couple of those freezer packs in there. Pull out a cold battery before an attic job and it lasts way longer before it overheats. The fan idea is a lifesaver too, I clip one to a rafter to blow right on my face and the tool.
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cameron_hernandez695mo ago
My Milwaukee M12 charger stays plugged in the van all summer. I keep two extra batteries on the charger while I'm working. Before any attic job, I swap in a fresh battery even if the old one shows half charge. Heat kills battery life faster than anything. I also throw a small battery-powered fan up there with me. It doesn't cool the space but moving air makes a huge difference.
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emma_rodriguez305mo ago
How do you keep that charger from cooking in a van that hot? @cameron_hernandez69 has a solid plan but my van interior gets brutal. I worry about leaving batteries on a charger in that heat all day, feels like it could ruin them. Do you use any kind of insulated box or just accept they'll wear out faster?
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