Makita DC18RA Rapid Battery Charger for Li-Ion Batteries |  | Brand: Makita
Category: Home Improvement
List Price: $160.00
Buy New: $65.95
as of 7/31/2010 19:31 CDT details
You Save: $94.05 (59%)
New (16) Used (1) from $59.95
Seller: Bestcutleryandcookware
Rating:  reviews
Sales Rank: 779
Media: Tools & Hardware
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.1
Dimensions (in): 13.4 x 9.7 x 4.8
MPN: DC18RA
Model: DC18RA
UPC: 088381310741
EAN: 0088381206709
ASIN: B000UZQK8Q
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
| |
| Features:
| • | Charging Technology: Controls current, voltage & temperature to maximize battery life | | • | Central Processing Unit (CPU): Analyzes data from the battery's memory chip | | • | Forced Air Cooling Fan: Cools the battery by forcing cool air through the battery's built-in air vents | | • | Fast Charging: Quickly charges an 18V 3.0 Amp hour Li-Ion battery in only 30 minutes | | • | Energy Star |
|
| Accessories:
|
| Similar Items:
| |
| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
Charges to maximize cycle life + work volume. Input: 120V 50-60Hz. Battery Voltages: 9.6V, 12V, 14.4V and 18V. Battery Types: Ni-MH and Lithium-Ion. Battery Style: Slide On Batteries (LXT & MAKStar). Tool Weight: 2.2 lbs.
|
| Customer Reviews:
Nice December 16, 2008
Mike Troutner (Tampa, FL)
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
I haven't done the voltage and charge-discarge test to test it right (and am not the guy to do that,) but I sell batteries, solar electric products and such for a living, and the sound, action and ultimate performace so far is killer. If you get, let's say, B&D 'Firestorm' 18 volt batteries, the charger is DUMB and doesn't know when the battery is charged, when to lay off the battery and keep a voltage-sustaining charge to it (instead of cramming amps into a charged battery and overheating and killing your battery over time.) This one seems to do it right. The Makita stuff is really good, esp. this 'lithium' line of product. I have 6 different tools and they all are really, really good.
The Makita lithium hammer drill is 3 times faster than the B&D CORDED hammer drill I had. I did 200 block-penetrating, hurricane shutter drills with the B&D and then decided to get the Makita.
SO much easier, quiter and quicker with the Makita (and it's a cordless!.) I could have saved myself a lot of time and hearing using quality tools like Makita. Live and learn.
Mt
Makita Quick Charger October 11, 2007
D. Mueller (South Carolina)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
Charger works very well. A welcome upgrade from the standard charger that came with the set. Fast charge allows me to keep working without interuption, and helps because I don't need as many batteries when using multiple tools(drill, circular saw, impact driver, etc.) Definitely recommend.
Makita Li-Ion Charger August 17, 2008
Bruce Greenwood (Atlanta, GA)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Great purchase. The product was a great price plus it was shipped promptly. I'm very pleased with the purchasing process. I would definitly buy from this seller in the future.
Makita DC18RA June 25, 2008
Robert Menot
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
This model works much better than more expensive DC18SC, more quiet and much faster. Excellent model.
Great product! January 2, 2008
Courtney M. Smith
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
This was exactly what I was looking for. Quick shippment, and a great price!
|
|
|
