I have a fair bit of construction tools (DeWalt brand) but the batteries are damn expensive

Is it unethical to buy the cheaper compatible batteries

  • kboos1@lemmy.world
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    6 days ago

    Nope, why would it be?

    The only concern that I would have buying off brand batteries is durability. They left something out to make it significantly cheaper and batteries are notorious for unexpectedly catching fire.

    • SaveTheTuaHawk@lemmy.caEnglish
      1·
      6 days ago

      Have you actually seen these fires in reality? If I were a CEO of a US based tool company making everything in China, I would certainly invest in a PR firm to convince people the exact same battery without a brand would catch fire.

      Frankly, Lowes and Home Depot have been repeatedly been caught selling counterfeit tools, so even branding wont save you.