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Makita DC18RA Rapid Battery Charger for Li-Ion Batteries

Makita DC18RA Rapid Battery Charger for Li-Ion BatteriesBrand: Makita

List Price: $160.00
Buy New: $65.95
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Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars 20 reviews

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

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

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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:
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5 out of 5 stars 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



5 out of 5 stars 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.


5 out of 5 stars 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!


5 out of 5 stars 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.


5 out of 5 stars 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.

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