Makita DC18RD 14.4V to 18V Li-ion LXT Twin Port Charger

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The Makita DC18RD twin battery charger allows two batteries to be charged simultaneously and at the same speed that single batteries are charged in the DC18RC rapid charger. The charger features an optimum charging system that communicates with the battery's built-in chip during the charging process. It actively controls current, voltage and temperature to optimize battery life plus the built-in fan circulates air through the battery to keep it cool for faster charge times. To keep your batteries running at their best, the DC18RD has a forced cooling system to prevent overheating and the electronic current limiter prevents the chance of overload. Both of these factors will give your batteries a longer service life. Sold as a single unit. Congratulations! if you have a solid redand solid greenlight next to each other it means that your battery is over 80%charged. If you are desperate for your battery you can take it off charge now and get your job done. Or you can leave it till you get a solid green light signaling the battery is 100% fully charged. I will start with the DC15SD Charger but we also have the DC18RC charger further down in this article! Watch The Video For good tools you need good reliable chargers and batteries there are cheap copies for sale but the quality compared to original equipment is no comparison ,always buy Makita

The Battery charger should be sent to repair or maintenance if the yellow warning light flashes frequently. Makita DC18RD/1 110v 14.4-18V LXT Twin Bay Rapid Battery Charger The DC18RD/1 LXT 110v makita charger 18v to 14.4v Twin Port features 2 charing ports and can charge both li-ion and Ni-MH batteries. Twin charger with rapid charge technology. Designed to charge 2 Makita LXT lithium batteries simultaneously. Features electronic current limiter for overload protection and forced cooling system. LED charging display and full charge sound alert. So you’ve just got a Makita charger or maybe you’re borrowing someone else’s tools. You plug the battery into the charger and are greeted with lots of flashing, or solid lights, all meaning different things. But what do they mean, well I got my charger out and showed the different lights.A single Flashing green light means that the charger is in standby mode. It is connected to an AC power supply and is ready to start chargingyour batteries. Most Makita power tools are protected by “ STAR” protection, this detects conditions that threaten to over-load, over-dischargeor overheatthe tool or battery. The tool will automatically cease operation,this prevents any damage to the battery.

If both the red and green lights are solid then this means the battery is charging. It also means the battery is above 80% charged but it is not fully charged. Solid Red and green Means Battery is Charging and is Above 80% Charged Solid Green light The Makita DC18RD twin 18v Li-ion charger, charges 2 Makita 18 volt LXT lithium-ion batteries simultaneously. The rapid charge technology selects the optimum voltage and current and temperature is controlled by the forced air system that circulates air through the battery to prevent overheating. and a full charge sound alert confirms when the charge cycle is complete. MAKITA DC18RD FEATURES Model Number: DC18RD. DC18RD DC18RC DC18SF DC18RT etc. Wide Compatibility:Compatible with almost all Makita 14.4V to 18V batteries such as BL1415 BL1430 BL1830 BL1840 BL1850 BL1850B BL1860B. You will be easy to know the charging status and your battery condition. A solid green light means the battery is fully charged. Solid Green Light Means Battery is 100% Charged Warning Lights Once the battery is over 80%charged the solid redlight will be accompanied by a solid greenlight. Solid Red and Green light on Makita Charger (DC18RC)

Charge two batteries simultaneously

Specifications of the Makita DC18RD Battery Range: 7.2 - 18 v Battery Type: Li-ion Input Voltage: 240v Charges 2x 18V Compact Lithium-Ion 2.0Ah batteries in only 18 mins Charges 2x 18V LXT Lithium-Ion 3.0Ah batteries in only 22 mins Charges 2x 18V LXT Lithium-Ion 4.0Ah batteries in only 36 mins Charges 2x 18V LXT Lithium-Ion 5.0Ah batteries in only 45 mins Wood by name, wood by nature. I am a fully qualified, time-served, award-winning joiner with an NVQ Level 3 in Carpentry and Joinery as well as an HNC in Construction. Beyond my joinery qualifications, I have also earned a degree in building surveying. Built-in fan circulates air through the battery during the charging process to cool the battery for faster charge time I replaced a single makita charger that is past its best, decided to get one of these. As I use lots of 18v kit it’s handy having it nearby, each battery can be set with its own tone to sound when ready and has a USB port to allow you to charge your phone. Well priced too. The solid green light will appear on its own when the battery has finished charging.The charging light will change from solid redto solid greenand the melody soundor buzzer sound (a long beep) will come out to notify completion of charge.