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Title: Fuel 9ah battery with Gen 2 clam plate?
Post by: buz23 on Feb 09, 2018, 03:37 AM
I've got 4ah batteries with my Gen 2 clam plate and its a little awkward to get them off the drill to recharge them.  For you guys running the bigger 9 ah batteries, is this even worse, maybe to the point of having to remove the drill??
Title: Re: Fuel 9ah battery with Gen 2 clam plate?
Post by: Shack man Shoney on Feb 09, 2018, 05:23 AM
I don't have any problems, of course, I'm not popping them on and off quite as often as i use to since it takes a while to drain one down.
Title: Re: Fuel 9ah battery with Gen 2 clam plate?
Post by: Gills-only on Feb 09, 2018, 06:00 AM
No problems here, I think my grandson could do it, take your time, not even close to taking drill off on mine !!
Title: Re: Fuel 9ah battery with Gen 2 clam plate?
Post by: cwavs1982 on Feb 09, 2018, 03:38 PM
I run the Milwaukee 5 ah batteries with the plate.  No issues getting them off.  Just need one hand to squeeze the battery tabs, and the other to catch it when its loose.  You get used to the setup and it becomes easier.

May depend on what drill you are using on the plate, but I think the Dewalt is about the same - hold the tabs, slide the battery off. 
Title: Re: Fuel 9ah battery with Gen 2 clam plate?
Post by: luv2fish2 on Feb 10, 2018, 06:56 PM
i have a first gen clam plate and a 9ah battery hooks and unhooks no problem without taking off the drill