INGCO Tools - Dewalt lookalike

[nicebutdim]

I've seen individual cells go off in controlled experiments

I wouldnt be surprised if the american guy behind the company has not bought the moldings or license to some old dewalt stuff and likely made in same chinese factory.
You may notice that as Dewalt also own stanley the 2 are becoming ever more alike... not 100 % sure the batteries are the same but the dewalt rep at a trade show did tell me the stanley power tools are now rebadged dewalt. makes sense design once for 2 brands.

Which American guy would that be?

 

[Eddy Currents]

I have seen a lithium ion battery go bang after a ladder fell down and smashed it. damamaged the cell inside and that thing blew and lit up like a rocket engine

That's exactly what i witnessed (obviously faulty overcharge circuit) Apparently 5ah battery was chinese knock off, been working fine for about 6 months before this happened while on charge for approx 45 mins

There were sparks and flames about 10 ft up, incredible amount of power. Luckily charging point was in middle of large area and caused little damage apart from some other chargers / batts close by which were covered in melted plastic
There was literally no plastic left, just a string of very burned cells

 

[nicebutdim]

It's worth noting that, while these tools bear more than a passing resemblance to Dewalt, they aren't 'knock offs' and I'd be fairly certain that tools, batteries and chargers are manufactured to a decent standard.

I've no idea how capable the tools are, nor how much use and abuse they may be able to withstand, but this is a sizeable operation with distribution in many countries around the world. Their website indicates all the facilities one might expect from a large manufacturer, including aftersales support, but it's worth noting that no aftersales support exists in most western countries.


On another note entirely; given the prices offered on Amazon, I'd be more inclined to pay the very little extra required to buy entry level Dewalt tools.

Ingco combi with 2x 2Ah batteries, charger & bag on offer at £90.99

Dewalt DCD776 with 2x 1.5Ah batteries, charger & hard case from B&Q at £95

Both of the above comparable in terms of speed & torque.

 

[Timbo]

As I've never had any problems with my Milwaukee gear, batteries or tools, I'll stick with quality.
Still using my original 12v batteries from 2008.

 

[george111]

Ive got 10 ingco tool unit and 5batt working with them for 4 years now no real issues replaced one batt