which is better?
Unispear has a massive selection of drills both corded and cordless. If you take a quick look at our selection of draper drills you will see that the cordless drills are now able to boast most of the same features as there corded counterparts.
So how do you choose?
A cordless drill such as the Draper 41407 DRAPER EXPERT 14.4V ELECTRONIC CORDLESS COMBINATION HAMMER DRILL has much the same speed and power as many of our comparable corded drills
Advantages
Safer – no cord means no chance of tripping or accidental snagging
More convenient – Can take the drill anywhere with little trouble be it in the house or in the garden
No power No problem – Can work even if you have had to cut the power
Of course the are a few disadvantages
Run time – your working time is limited to the life of the battery which will be dependent upon the work undertaken. Many Draper Cordless Drills come with an extra battery to help alleviate this problem.
A corded drill such as the Draper 45808 DRAPER EXPERT 1050W 110V HAMMER DRILL may not be as convenient but does have a few advantages over cordless drills
Advantages
Unlimited runtime – a corded drill can run as long as needed provided you do not allow it to overheat.
Easy to maintain – the most maintenance a corded drill will probably need in its life time are replacement motor brushes where as a cordless drill will need its battery’s replacing every few years
Cost – A corded drill is usually cheaper than its cordless counterpart
Disadvantages
Power – Requires mains power to work which may be difficult if working in the shed or in locations not near a plug socket.
Trailing cord – the power cord is clumsy and may get in the way as working.
Which is best that is dependent on circumstances if you need flexibility then a cordless drill may be more suitable where as if you need staying power then a corded drill may be a better choice.