In any room, especially residential, often there is a need for small works. These include fixing a mirror or a shelf, repairing a warped door, restoring furniture stability. They can not do without such seemingly trifles as screwing in screws, tightening bolts. It is possible to perform such work with a screwdriver, although the result will not always please.

Those who have tried will no doubt agree: the work is long, ungrateful, and often inconclusive. But I want to do everything quickly and efficiently! The best solution is to purchase a screwdriver for homework. The choice is between the battery and network model. What are the main disadvantages of a cordless screwdriver?

Price

If we compare the price of the mains and cordless screwdrivers, it will become quite obvious that the latter is much more expensive. It’s worth it to understand if it makes sense to overpay? Compared models include engine, chuck and gearbox. All these parts have the same price.

The difference is that the network version works with a completely inexpensive cord with a plug, and the battery requires a minimum of two batteries (for comfortable and uninterrupted operation), charging and boxing.

The latter is provided for storing all constituent parts. Note that the network model is simply neatly wrapped with a cord. The cost of batteries, charging and boxing is the obvious excess of the price of a cordless tool.

Consumables

The operation of the mains battery involves the replacement of graphite brushes every five to ten years. And the use of batteries lasts only about five years, depends on the initial quality and proper care. Replacing the batteries significantly increases waste on the tool, which is a big minus of the battery device.

Important information! The battery only works normally under constant load. Idle for months is not allowed. Then he loses his charge. The battery may deteriorate completely, you have to buy a new one.

Operation and storage

It happens that for various reasons, the tool is left in the country or even in the trunk of a car. If frost suddenly hits, then you should expect trouble. In a power screwdriver, only the cable insulation may deteriorate. In the battery room, most likely, the battery will suffer greatly. To be more precise, its service life (and so short) will decrease significantly.

In addition, one can not help but say about constant worries:

  1. How to recharge?
  2. What measures to take with a long downtime tool?
  3. What charge is needed to store the battery?

But the most interesting thing is that the answers to all these questions depend on the type of batteries in the tool. All the necessary information must be constantly kept in mind. After all, even a small mistake in the care can lead to damage to the tool, and therefore new material costs.

Security

A possible electric shock when working with a network device is not much better than a possible explosion of a battery device in your hand. And anything happens. It is worth noting that the probability of a fire due to a left battery is much higher than from a network model. In addition, even a charger connected to the network can cause arson in the room.

For many serviceable cordless screwdrivers dusting themselves without use. Therefore, the question arises: how to remake a screwdriver from one type to another? But this happens not in vain. The final choice is always up to the consumer. But, at the end, I still want to remind you that a cheap extension cord removes all questions, and also deprives unpleasant worries.