MAKITA DC18RC CHARGER 240V
ECA Expert Says...
Uses intelligent charging technology to control current and has a built in cooling fan, can charge lion batteries in as little as 22 minutes
Makita DC18RC 18V Li-Ion Fast Charger 240V
The Makita DC18RC Li-ion 7.2v - 18v Charger uses Intelligent Charging Technology to control current, voltage and temperature to maximize the battery life. Charges BL1830 18v 3.0Ah batteries in approximately 22 minutes, 4.0Ah Batteries in approximately 36 minutes and 5.0Ah Batteries in approximately 45 minutes. Can charge all Makita 18v batteries.
Features and benefits:
Fast charging - charges Li-Ion 3.0Ah battery in only 22 minutes
Built-in CPU - gathers information from the battery's memory chip to determine optimum charging method
Forced air cooling fan - cools the battery to minimise charging time
Digital power display identifies the condition of the battery and charging condition
Makita's 18v & 14v batteries have a built-in memory chip that records the battery usage history.
While the battery is connected it will transmit the data to the charger
A great advantage of Lithium Ion technology is that it provides the user with the possibility to charge the batteries anytime, without any need to wait for their complete power deployment. A great improvement compared to older technologies like Ni-Cad
Specification:
Power Source – 240v
Compatibility – 14.4v / 18v LXT Batteries
Charge Time (1.5Ah) - 15 mins
Charge Time (2.0Ah) - 18 mins
Charge Time (3.0Ah) - 22 mins
Charge Time (4.0Ah) - 36 mins
Charge Time (5.0Ah) - 45 mins
Net Weight - 820 g
Overall Length - 185 mm
