Milwaukee 48-11-1833 V18 Multi-Pack 18-Volt and 28-Volt Lithium-Ion Charger with 2 18-Volt Lithium-Ion Batteries Combo Pack

by Milwaukee

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Lithium-ion technology offers up to 50-percent longer run-time than 18-volt NiCd batteries. This battery/charger combination is compatible with all Milwaukee 18 to 28-volt batteries and14.4-volt NiCd battery weight with 18-volt power. It is also backwards compatible with older NiCd tools. Its dual-chemistry charger charges both lithium-ion and NiCd batteries from 18 to 28 volts. This item comes with a 5-year/2000-charge warranty.

From the Manufacturer

The batteries in the Milwaukee 48-11-1833 V18 Multi-Pack 18-Volt and 28-Volt Lithium-Ion Charger with 2 18-Volt Lithium-Ion Batteries Combo Pack will provide fade-free power until the end of discharge. The last cut feels as powerful as the first to increase productivity per battery discharge. Up to 50 percent longer run-time than 18-volt NiCd batteries. Superior cold weather operation allows near full run-time performance down to -4 degrees Farenheit. The Industry's only 5-year/2000-charge Warranty. These batteries are as light as a 14.4-volt NiCd battery and can be recharged at any time without reducing capacity. They're also backwards compatible with older NiCd tools! The concave battery latches provide improved grip while removing the battery fuel gauge button for improved accessibility. Dual- chemistry charger charges both lithium-ion and NiCd batteries from 18 to 28-volts. Charge Time is 1 hour for lithium-ion and 40 minutes for NiCd. NiCd packs will actually charge 20 minutes faster on the new Universal Charger but Milwaukee li-ion batteries do not need top-off conditioning due to their built-in Performance Optimizing Circuit, which constantly maintains cell balance. Milwaukee's V-technology charger delivers an optimal charge current over a 117 degree range (32 to 149 degrees Fahrenheit). Conversely, Milwaukee's NiCd charger has a smaller 72 degree range. Automatic temperature monitoring continually monitors the battery's temperature and deliverers the appropriate charge current for that temperature. The progressive charge indication battery's LED lights up incrementally as the battery is charged and provides quick indication of charge time. A pass-through plug conserves valuable outlet space and rubberized feet keep the charger in place while on slick surfaces. The Gray Terminal Block signifies dual-chemistry charging functionality and provides visual differentiation from 28-volt only charger (black terminal block).

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 6.2 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B000JD3GAO
• Item model number: 48-11-1833
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (58 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #60,102 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

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15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars improved battery, February 14, 2007

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mikes wood (newhampshire) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Milwaukee 48-11-1833 V18 Multi-Pack 18-Volt and 28-Volt Lithium-Ion Charger with 2 18-Volt Lithium-Ion Batteries Combo Pack (Tools & Home Improvement)

the v-18 lithium ion 18v batteries are a huge improvement over the nicad 18v that i have been using for the last 2 years i have 6 nicads which were constatly cycling through the three bay charger now with 4 li ion batteries and 1 single charger i can keep up the run time is better than doubled and the remaining charge indicator lights are a help .its a big jump in price but its worth it to me

10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Works with my old 18V hammer drill, November 20, 2007

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P. Gaul (Reisterstown, Maryland) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Milwaukee 48-11-1833 V18 Multi-Pack 18-Volt and 28-Volt Lithium-Ion Charger with 2 18-Volt Lithium-Ion Batteries Combo Pack (Tools & Home Improvement)

This review is actually being written by Paulette's husband - Dan.

When one of the NiCad batteries for my old hammer drill, 0624-20, died, I successfully 9v jump started the battery. After another 6 months both NiCads were dead and neither would jump start. I bought a new hammer drill, 0824-24, that came with these new V18 batteries and charger. I bought the new drill because different reviews had mentioned that these new batteries would not fit into the old case, that the battery could not be connected in reverse, or that the battery meter would not work when connected to an old 18V tool. Now that I have received the new drill, here are my findings: The battery can indeed be connected to my old 18V tool in both the forward and reverse directions. Also, the battery meter works no matter which way the battery is connected to the old 18V tool. After realizing that the battery meter button is a little finicky (it took a few tries before finding the magic way it wants to be pushed), I was able to get the meter to work every time. The V18 batteries and V18 charger will NOT fit into the old case - however, with just a little cramming, I was able to fit my old hammer drill into the new case along with the new batteries, new charger, and new hammer drill. The new batteries are bigger than the old batteries but they are lighter than the old batteries.

15 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars A must have for 18v Milwaukee tools - SEE EDIT, April 1, 2007

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DevLaur (Wisconsin) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Milwaukee 48-11-1833 V18 Multi-Pack 18-Volt and 28-Volt Lithium-Ion Charger with 2 18-Volt Lithium-Ion Batteries Combo Pack (Tools & Home Improvement)

Lets face it, anyone who owns a Milwaukees 18v Ni-CAD battery knows they are the very worst on the market. Its about time Milwaukee came out with a replacement, that lives up to the promise. (It took long enough)

The price is high, but worth it, I guess. What choice do I have? Buy new batteries, or buy all new tools. It was actually a VERY tough choice.

4 stars because of the delima Milwaukee put so many into, and gave very poor support for the junk 18v Ni-cads. They knew they were bad, but will never admit it.

EDIT - Bought these in 2007 when just released and as of Summer of 2009 they are toast. They charge and hold charge for about a week now and discharge in about 1 minute in use. So once again, METCO let me down with their crap batteries.

If your wondering about my usage, they see mild home use only, they are stored indoors during winter and charged on occasion at all year round regardless of use.

Thus, I am done with METCO batteries and they battery powered tools.