Batteries:
12V3Ah: amzn.to/2VLeLZT (OUR FAVORITE)
12V1Ah: amzn.to/2I0GfWG
12V2Ah: amzn.to/2TLBH8M
12V6Ah: amzn.to/2UfdADZ
18V2Ah: amzn.to/2HNZxzl
18V5Ah: amzn.to/2YzitHb
18v12Ah: amzn.to/2FJWRAH
Milwaukee Heated Jackets: amzn.to/2YxvuB4
Milwaukee Heated Sweatshirts: amzn.to/2TIwgYv
American Flag Patch: amzn.to/2HTxsqr
Milwaukee 18V to 12V adapter: amzn.to/2U7kxaG
Milwaukee 12V to Aux port in car/ Extension cable: amzn.to/2FKxqyT
Milwaukee Heated Jacket Battery Test Extravaganza! (www.modsandprojects.com/milwa...)
The Milwaukee heated jacket and heated hoodie products come in several different styles to match your needs. As a part of Milwaukee’s M12 line, the heated jackets and sweatshirts have a higher voltage pushed through the internals than is typical in other heated jackets, keeping you much warmer. We recently discovered Milwaukee has an 18V to 12V adapter permitting the use of larger 18V batteries with your heated gear for incredibly heating longevity. Note: It's worth mentioning that larger battery capacities, and 18v to 12V adapters do not allow the heated garments to output more heat (higher temperature), they only effect how long the battery/ heating effect will last. With so many different 18V and 12V batteries to choose from, we needed accurate data on how long each battery would last (battery life).
When I first started this test, the concept was simple… How long would the battery’s that came with my Milwaukee Heated jacket, the 12v2Ah (12 volts 2 Amp-hours) and Milwaukee heated hoodie (12V1Ah) last?
Once I started testing I began to realize there were many more considerations such as: multiple power settings (High, medium and low) in addition to, multiple zones: Jacket Zone (for your torso) and the Pockets Zone (for your hands)
Then, I discovered the Milwaukee 18V to 12V adapter, and it opened the door to even MORE questions…
How long could we run our Milwaukee heated jacket with these larger 18V batteries?
Would the larger integrated 18V batteries fit in the rear-integrated pocket of the jacket/ hoodie?
Would the 18V stepped down to 12V scale vs.the true 12V batteries?
Now that the questions were defined we needed some answers!
We rounded up 6 different Milwaukee batteries of various sizes and configurations. The final contestants were:
12V1Ah - This is the stock battery that came with my Milwaukee hoodie.
Does it fit in the rear battery pocket: Yes, as intended in both the jacket and the hoodie
Available in single and double packs.
2V2Ah - This is the battery that came with my Milwaukee 2-Zone Jacket.
Does it fit in the rear battery pocket: Yes, as intended in both the jacket and the hoodie
Available in single and double packs.
12V6Ah - A uniquely shaped battery, sort of a hybrid between a 12V and 18V in shape.
Does it fit in the rear battery pocket: Yes, It fits horizontally. You feel it a bit more than #2.
18V2Ah - The slimmest version of the 18V batteries.
Does it fit in the rear battery pocket: Yes, It fits comfortably, feels about the same as #1 and #2. I recommend this one for the jacket, not the hoodie.
18V5Ah - The most common 18V battery. Standard with most tools
Does it fit in the rear battery pocket: Yes, It fits., you can feel it there, but if you have a larger frame you should be ok. I recommend this one for both jacket, and the hoodie.
18v12Ah - The Monster! The Largest Milwaukee battery made.
Does it fit in the rear battery pocket: Yes, Surprisingly it DID fit in the rear jacket pocket. It’s HUGE so be prepared for some extra bulk.
Bonus: Another crazy 12V option you may not have thought about - Milwaukee 12V to Aux port in car/ Extension cable
This adapter provides nearly unlimited run time to your milwaukee heated jacket or hoodie. The 7-Foot coil cord allows users to neatly route their cords no matter the vehicle type. Designed with safety in mind, the adapter incorporates a break-away feature in case a quick exit from a vehicle is necessary.cable. The Break away feature also allows you to use the included 7-foot coil cord as a separate extension cord that can be used with any of the batteries above (hunting/tree stand etc). Going even further... The above AUX extension cord could even be used with this alligator clip adapter to connect your Jacket to a large car or deep cell battery as the ultimate power source! Now onto the tests!