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Black & Decker EPC188BK 18-Volt Hammer Drill
 
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Black & Decker EPC188BK 18-Volt Hammer Drill

by Black & Decker
3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
RRP: £109.99
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Technical Details

  • Powerful 18 Volt, faster motor for more efficient drilling
  • Hammer Action for drilling into concrete and masonry
  • 2 Gears - High speed for controlled driving
  • 24 position clutch
  • 2 x 1.2 Ah spring-loaded slide pack battery system
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Product Specifications
Part Number :EPC188BK
Item Package Quantity:1
Batteries Included?:Yes
Batteries Required?:Yes
Item Dimensions
Weight:2.5 kilograms

Product Description

Manufacturer's Description

This powerful 18 Volt Black & Decker EPC188BK has been fitted with a faster motor for more efficient drilling, and a new ratchet mechanism (from 11 to 15 teeth) this allows the drill to give more beats per minute for faster hammer drilling, It has a hammer action and 2nd mechanical speed for drilling into masonry and a variable speed switch for gentle start for the user to obtain full control and a reverse switch for added versatility.

Black & Decker ECP188BK also has 2 mechanical speeds, for high torque driving and drilling into steel and high speed drilling into other materials also hammer action and an electronic brake that ensures the user of safety and prevents over tightening of screws. This EPC188BK has an easy quick change of the 18 Volt NiCad battery, due to a new battery locking system. Like most Black & Decker machines anti-slip soft grip casings have been used for more comfort for the user. This Black & Decker EPC188BK drill is the next step up from its brother the EPC18BK.

This drill is ideal for the following applications: Medium DIY tasks around the home and outdoors, Drills wood, concrete, masonry, plasterboard, metal and plastic, Hanging pictures, Home repairs, Flat furniture assembly, Blind and curtain installation, Lamps and shelf fittings.

Box Contains

  • 1 x EPC188BK Cordless Hammer Drill 18 Volt
  • 1 x Instructions

  • Product details

    • Item Weight: 2.5 Kg
    • Boxed-product Weight: 2.5 Kg
    • Delivery Destinations: Visit the Delivery Destinations Help page to see where this item can be delivered.
    • Item model number: B/DEPC188BK
    • ASIN: B002KFZ81Y
    • Date first available at Amazon.co.uk: 14 July 2009
    • Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
    • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 6,870 in DIY & Tools (See Top 100 in DIY & Tools)
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    Customers buy this with Black & Decker 35-piece Accessory Set in Carry Case £8.69 (£14.25 / kg)

    Black & Decker EPC188BK 18-Volt Hammer Drill + Black & Decker 35-piece Accessory Set in Carry Case
    Price For Both: £79.71

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    Customer Reviews

    Most Helpful Customer Reviews
    7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
    B&D EPC1888K Drill 19 Dec 2009
    Useful drill which has the advantage of coming with two batteries. The drill bits that it comes with are not of particuarly good quality, so buy some more substantial ones and save yourself the hassle of rounding off the points. Overall the total package is good value for money.
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    4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
    As previously stated, it doesn't seem to have enough power to act as a screwdriver. Ok for drilling small holes and undoing quite loose screws, but not nearly strong enough to get them out itself.
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    19 of 21 people found the following review helpful
    This Hammer drill generally lacks the power to drill into brick and concrete walls. I can get maybe two or three 5mm diameter drill holes in to a brick walls before a freshly charged battery looses power to drill. The bit grip is also poor, leading to the bit frequently stoping rotating and getting stuck in the drilled material. I thought it was a good price, its not, its not up to the minimum amount of DIY I do around the house.
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    Most Recent Customer Reviews
    BRILL
    I have never used Uktoolcentre before, tho I have purchased tools for many family members in the past,so was very nervous about useing thier online service. Read more
    Published 5 months ago by dinkysteph
    good I think
    First of all people complaining about drill pieces coming loose are you people using hexagon head drill pieces designed for manual tightening? Read more
    Published 7 months ago by Raymond Lam
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    Very good drill well priced and well worth buying.
    This is the second 1 i have bought, this 1 was a prsent.
    Published 8 months ago by Maydown-fc1
    A decent drill for the price
    It depends, of course, on how 'heavy duty' your drilling needs are. If, like me, you want something cable-free that will drill through wood, the occasional bit of brick-work, and... Read more
    Published 10 months ago by Geoff
    Black & Decker EPC188BK
    Black & Decker EPC188BK 18-Volt Hammer Drill
    Firstly it was described as having Lithium Cells it does not they are 18V Nicads
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    Published 11 months ago by James Fowler
    "POWER" Drill... I think not!
    This drill is Very disappointing. It has hardly any strength to do more than drilling small holes into chipboard, so I guess if that's all you need it for then it's fine. Read more
    Published 12 months ago by liz
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    I bought this product recently for use during caravan holidays and to build a Pergola and Decking. It has been well used and it is perfectly OK on most tasks. Read more
    Published 23 months ago by Fatboy
    Boy toy
    Got this for my husband last month after his previous ones battery wouldn't hold the charge anymore. Batteries were up to £40 to replace each, so cheaper to buy a new drill. Read more
    Published on 9 May 2010 by Mrs. C. E. Rush
    Exellent Power from this Cordless drill
    Very Sturdy and reliable product.

    Excellent Battery life, when using as Caravan Steady tool.
    Published on 7 April 2010 by Mr. David Smillie
    cordless drill
    will make diy easier now as i will not have to carry extension leads around with me. will be useful to use as a screw driver when my cordless screw driver goes flat.
    Published on 18 Feb 2010 by Mr. Richard Clark
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