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Definition:
Portable power packs that snap into various cordless tools, ranging in voltages from 3.6V to 36V. Home repair cordless power tools should use 12V to 18V cordless battery packs. Cordless battery packs are powered by numerous single batteries of 1.2 volts each. Older battery packs used cadmium batteries which is both a heavy metal and toxic. Look for battery packs that use Nickel Metal Hydride for better performance and environmental responsibility.

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