I purchased the 12v Reciprocating saw brand new on market place for just $10
Does anyone own the 12v range and can tell me what they are like?
Also can the 18v Battery work on this or do I need the 12v one?
If I need the 12v Battery, will the 1.5 be enough or do I need 2 or higher battery?
Appreciate any knowledge shared
The battery needs to be 12v. The size just relates to running time.
The saw is ok. It’s not for detail work obviously but for cutting tree limbs or demolition it’s fine. Small blade so a bit limiting and not super powerful, but if you use it within its limits then it works well.
Maybe there was a reason why it was sold for 10$. Not worth wasting 50$ worth of your time trying to fit and work with 18V. unless you also find 12v battery and charger on the market place.
If they come without battery and charger they usually have a "walking" history.
Now up to Bunnings and get the missing parts.
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The 18v batteries will not fit. They are completely different in where the attach to the tool.
Also I believe Bunnings are clearing out the Ozito 12V line. So there will be no further releases, and once stock of whatever is left, that it.
Here is whats left that I could find. A battery, a charger and a hammer drill kit.
https://www.bunnings.com.au/search/products?page=1&q=ozito+h…
i think they are killing off the 12v line, so you are going to have a hard time finding stuff in the future.
no 18v won't work with the 12v.
12v is already underpowered in comparison to an 18v. more AH gives you more run time, and maybe a little bit more power. i wouldn't have bought a 12v recip saw since that tool needs power to cut through stuff. 12v would be perfect for drills, but not saws imo.
Voltage ≠ power
show me an example of a 12v tool that is stronger than an 18v or 36v or 40v?
let me do your homework for you, here is an example of a hammer drill:
https://www.makita.com.au/index.php?option=com_zoo&Itemid=11…
Plenty of top brand 12v brushless stuff would have more power than cheap 18v stuff. Any 12v automotive starter motor will have more power than any 18v power tool.
Again, voltage ≠ power.
@brendanm: I had wurth 12v tools and they were far better than any 18v Ozito that I tried at the time. Not sure how they’d compare to modern Ozito as it was about 5 years ago.
Ozito 18v batteries won't work in Ozito 12v skins.
Luckily for you, 12v 1.5ah Batteries & 12v 1.5ah Battery + Charger Kits are still available via Bunnings so you can have a working Recip Saw kit for under $50 (Including your original purchase), or even further $$$ off if you incorporate the use PowerPass and/or Bunnings Gift Card(s) via ShopBack cashback, which isn't bad but I wouldn't expect too much from a 12v saw.
Just keep in mind that your $10 Reciprocating Saw won't have a valid warranty (even if it was purchased from Bunnings within 5 years) as generally power-tool warranties aren't transferrable; unless the seller happened to give you the original receipt and its purchase date is within 5 years (Which is doubtful)
(Source: I used to work in Warranties for a Power-Tool Manufacturer)
Sounds like you should have done more research before buying!
18v into 12v is a recipe for letting the magic smoke out early. I’d be very surprised if the 18v battery fits.
More AH in a battery typically means it runs for longer, but may provide a little more real power.