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Title: Milwaukee Mud Mixer / battery upgrade
Post by: esox_xtm on Aug 07, 2018, 09:51 AM
FWIW, I've recently seen the bare tool mud mixers trading on eBay for just under $150. Also seeing opportunities for the new HiCap 12Ah batteries for under $170. Last year the mixers best price was $165 and the 9Ah batteries were @ $200 or better.

I've got a pair of 5Ah batts and was shopping for a 9. I'll probably go with a 12Ah now.
Title: Re: Milwaukee Mud Mixer / battery upgrade
Post by: RyanW on Aug 07, 2018, 11:11 AM
Those 12ah batteries do look very tempting. However, I have yet to use a whole 5ah battery in my drill lol. One may be in my future though.
Title: Re: Milwaukee Mud Mixer / battery upgrade
Post by: Deal Ninja on Aug 07, 2018, 02:09 PM
Those 12ah batteries do look very tempting. However, I have yet to use a whole 5ah battery in my drill lol. One may be in my future though.

Bahahahaha!  I have two 9 amps, but at my age it's not the batteries that I have to worry about going dead, it's the user!   :woot: :roflmao:

DN 
Title: Re: Milwaukee Mud Mixer / battery upgrade
Post by: tbern on Aug 07, 2018, 02:28 PM
Bahahahaha!  I have two 9 amps, but at my age it's not the batteries that I have to worry about going dead, it's the user!   :woot: :roflmao:

DN
.   might  have to carry a defibrillator along that would hook up to one of the batteries???   ;D
Title: Re: Milwaukee Mud Mixer / battery upgrade
Post by: esox_xtm on Aug 08, 2018, 06:18 AM
Well, I did it. My 12 Ah is enroute to my door for just under $160. That should do it for me, a pair of 5s and this 12. Last year I got 23 - 25 holes through 22" with the 8" K-drill. This ensures a 100 hole day if I need it (not usually but I might).
Title: Re: Milwaukee Mud Mixer / battery upgrade
Post by: Deal Ninja on Aug 08, 2018, 09:44 AM
Well, I did it. My 12 Ah is enroute to my door for just under $160. That should do it for me, a pair of 5s and this 12. Last year I got 23 - 25 holes through 22" with the 8" K-drill. This ensures a 100 hole day if I need it (not usually but I might).

esox, if possible, I would try and cancel/return the 12ah and pick up the two 9ah & and charger for $200 at Acme that I posted in the deals thread this morning.  It's a much better value.  Six more ah worth of run time AND another charger for $40.  Your call though...

Mark
Title: Re: Milwaukee Mud Mixer / battery upgrade
Post by: RyanW on Aug 08, 2018, 10:49 AM
Just wait, Milwaukee will come out with an M18 defibrillator now lol.
Title: Re: Milwaukee Mud Mixer / battery upgrade
Post by: Deal Ninja on Aug 08, 2018, 11:32 AM
Just wait, Milwaukee will come out with an M18 defibrillator now lol.

LMAO!!!!   :thumbsup: :roflmao:
Title: Re: Milwaukee Mud Mixer / battery upgrade
Post by: esox_xtm on Aug 08, 2018, 11:35 AM
LMAO!!!!   :thumbsup: :roflmao:

HEY! I'm retired now, might come in handy...  :woot:
Title: Re: Milwaukee Mud Mixer / battery upgrade
Post by: ryno on Aug 26, 2018, 11:26 PM
I just ordered a 12ah also.  There is a significant increase in pwr from the 5ah to the 9ah.  From what I have read the 12ah also has significant pwr increase over the 9ah....in non ice related tool use.  The increase in pwr/torque is what I'm looking for more then longevity.  I have my SM 10" shaver setup for my mudmixer and the 9ah works pretty good but could be lil stronger.  If nothing else it will make my 8" k-drill an even faster ice hawg!
Title: Re: Milwaukee Mud Mixer / battery upgrade
Post by: esox_xtm on Aug 27, 2018, 06:19 PM
I'll always tote the 2 5 Ah as backups though won't necessarily expect to tap 'em. That's good info on the SM 10" shaver. I've got one and will now really expedite an adapter to run on the MMM. Thanks ryno!
Title: Re: Milwaukee Mud Mixer / battery upgrade
Post by: papadarv on Aug 27, 2018, 09:29 PM
Decided to build my 9ah for my mud mixer. May go to 12ah with another battery layer but may not need it with 2 backup 5ah always charged in my bag.

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Title: Re: Milwaukee Mud Mixer / battery upgrade
Post by: ryno on Aug 28, 2018, 01:51 AM
I have the adapter chucked up for now.  I did buy the Quick Lok chuck for the MMM...but haven't torn it apart and installed it yet.

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