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Now Supporting Chicago Electric Tools - New Battery Adapters Available

We’re excited to announce that we’ve added Chicago Electric to the list of brands our battery adapters support! Whether you’ve got legacy tools you love, or you’re working with a budget-friendly workshop, Chicago Electric now works with our adapter lines. Read on to learn a bit about the brand, what this means for your tools, and which adapters are available.

What is Chicago Electric?

  • Affordable & Practical Tools
    Chicago Electric is a brand under Harbor Freight, known for offering tools that deliver solid performance for users who want value without breaking the bank. 

  • History & Reach
    Launched in the late 1970s, Chicago Electric has been around for decades, providing drills, saws, grinders, and accessories. While many designs come from overseas manufacturing, the brand has built a reputation for giving DIYers and light-duty professionals affordable options.

  • Who It Suits Best
    These tools aren’t always premium in every specification, but they shine when you need usable power for occasional or moderate use, or when using them as a secondary or backup tool. If you want reliable performance without a luxury price tag, Chicago Electric is a good match.



What This Means for Your Battery Adapters

Now that we support Chicago Electric tools, here’s how you can benefit:

  • Broader Compatibility - You can now use your existing adapters (or new ones) with Chicago Electric tools where specifications align.

  • Reuse More Batteries - Instead of buying new batteries or chargers, adapters let you keep using the ones you already have from other brands (if safe and compatible).

  • More Value, Less Waste - Extending the life of your accessories/tools by enabling cross-brand use.


Adapters Now In Stock

Here are some of the adapters available for Chicago Electric - check the links to see full specs and pricing:

Compatible Battery Compatible Tool / Brand Link
AEG 18V Chicago Electric 18V View Adapter
Black and Decker 20V Chicago Electric 18V View Adapter
Craftsman 20V Chicago Electric 18V View Adapter
DeWalt 20V Chicago Electric 18V View Adapter
Makita 18V Chicago Electric 18V View Adapter
Milwaukee 18V Chicago Electric 18V View Adapter
Porter Cable 20V Chicago Electric 18V View Adapter
RIDGID 18V Chicago Electric 18V View Adapter
Ryobi 18V Chicago Electric 18V View Adapter

Safety & Compatibility Tips

  • Always verify the voltage and shape of your Chicago Electric tools before using an adapter.

  • Avoid mixing tools with mismatched amp draw/v­-ratings - heavy loads could damage either the tool or the adapter.

  • Use only quality adapters (like ours), which include safeguards such as overload/heat protection.


Conclusion

We’re proud to support Chicago Electric now - hopefully this gives you more flexibility to use what you already own (or find affordably), and opens up new possibilities if you’re looking to build out your tool collection.

Check out our Chicago Electric adapter collection now, and let us know if there’s a specific model you’d like us to add.

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