SKIL 20V (PWR CORE) Battery Adapters
Expand the versatility of your cordless equipment with our collection of SKIL 20V battery adapters. These adapters provide compatibility in both directions: use SKIL PWR CORE 20 batteries with select cordless tools from other brands, or power compatible SKIL PWR CORE 20 tools using batteries from supported lithium-ion platforms.
Whether you want to get more use from your existing SKIL batteries or keep your SKIL drills, impact drivers, saws, sanders, and outdoor power tools running with another battery system, our adapters offer a practical way to connect compatible battery and tool platforms. Each adapter is designed to provide a secure mechanical fit and dependable electrical connection without permanently modifying the battery or tool.
Browse our selection of SKIL PWR CORE 20 battery and tool adapters to find the correct conversion for your equipment. Compatibility varies by adapter, battery platform, and tool model, so always review the individual product description before ordering.
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SKIL 20V PWR CORE questions
Is a SKIL 20V PWR CORE battery 20V or 18V?
Both — it is one battery described two ways. 20V is what it measures fresh off the charger with nothing drawing from it; 18V is what it settles at under load, and that is the figure most other brands print on the tool. So a 20V battery and an 18V tool are the same class of battery, which is exactly why an adapter between them works.
How do I find the right adapter on this page?
Use the selector at the top: pick the platform on the other side of the pair and it takes you straight to the one adapter that joins them. Every combination in that list is one we actually make, so if it is there, it exists.
Can I use a SKIL 20V PWR CORE battery on another brand’s tool?
Not with an adapter from us. SKIL 20V PWR CORE works as the tool side only here — we make adapters that let other brands’ batteries run SKIL 20V PWR CORE tools, not the reverse.
Can I charge a SKIL 20V PWR CORE battery through the adapter?
No. The adapter carries current from the battery to the tool and does nothing else — there is no charging circuit inside it. Keep charging SKIL 20V PWR CORE batteries on their usual SKIL charger.
Will an adapter damage my SKIL 20V PWR CORE battery or my tool?
Used with undamaged, compatible equipment it is not expected to. SKIL 20V PWR CORE batteries are lithium-ion with their own protection circuit built into the battery, and it keeps doing its job through the adapter. Stop when the tool noticeably slows rather than running the battery flat, and stop using the adapter if it becomes unusually hot or the contacts look damaged.
Does it work with third-party SKIL batteries?
Usually. What matters is the socket, not the badge: if the battery slides onto a SKIL 20V PWR CORE tool and locks the way an original does, the adapter will take it. Aftermarket batteries do vary in moulding, so if yours looks unusual send us a photo and we will check before you order.