Milwaukee 48-59-0255 Universal 12-Volt to 18-Volt NiCad Slide Style 1 Hour Battery Charger

by Milwaukee

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The Universal Power Plus 120 volt AC charger will recharge 12V, 14.4V and 18V Power Plus Batteries. Recharges both Nickel Cadmium and Nickel Metal Hydride batteries. Charges batteries in one hour.

Product Description

Universal Charger, Compatible With All Milwaukee 18V, 14.4V and 12V Batteries, Including Nicad and Nimh, Charges In 1 Hour Or Less.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0001GL09S
• Item model number: 48-59-0255
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,395 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #29 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Power Tool Accessories > Cordless Tool Accessories > Chargers & Converters

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Not as good as the original, June 15, 2007

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Mark Consigny - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Milwaukee 48-59-0255 Universal 12-Volt to 18-Volt NiCad Slide Style 1 Hour Battery Charger (Tools & Home Improvement)

I've had my Milwaukee tool set for over ten years. The charger that came with the original set was faster to full charge and the batteries seemed to last longer also. However, since the original is no longer available, I guess this replacement will have to do, and it's getting the job done. Got to give Milwaukee credit - in all this time I've never had to replace a battery cartridge. I have two, I bought a set with a Sawzall and a 1/2" drill, they get a fair amount of use, and they all hold up very well.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Charger is just fine but watch out for Amazon's shipping cost., November 20, 2010

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Josh - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Milwaukee 48-59-0255 Universal 12-Volt to 18-Volt NiCad Slide Style 1 Hour Battery Charger (Tools & Home Improvement)

The charger is fine. They last about 2 years - some more some less. The $46.00 +/- charge is within range of what you can expect from several mainstream vendors. But watch out for the advertised fact that this item qualifies for Super Saver Shipping. It does but...if you purchase it using One-Click Shopping the Amazon pricing machinery will slap on Standard Shipping costs. YOU must change the shipping method affirmatively to Super Saver Shipping. Since One Click shopping suggests that you will be subject to a minimum number of steps, you might find (as I did) that this adjustment is unexpected and a bit buried in the process. In fact, you may well gloss right over it (as I did). Once the item is priced, you have 30 minutes to discover your mistake and cancel the order but you would have to realize that the charge was incorrect.
It's a small irritation (unless you make a larger purchase) and amounts to an error on my part for which I take responsibility. However, it also smacks of a gotcha - especially after you've decided that Amazon had the best available price.

Amazon's Policy:

* May be used with 1-Click® orders. To take advantage of this offer, please follow these steps:

1. Once you've ordered at least $25 of eligible products, click the "Review or edit your 1-Click orders" button on the 1-Click® confirmation page
2. On the next page, which summarizes your order, click the Change button next to Shipping Speed.
3. Finally, select Super Saver Shipping as your shipping speed

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another Great Deal From Amazon, December 25, 2009

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G. S. Kropff - See all my reviews
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Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Milwaukee 48-59-0255 Universal 12-Volt to 18-Volt NiCad Slide Style 1 Hour Battery Charger (Tools & Home Improvement)

I ordered a battery charger for my Milwaukee drill and am more than satisfied with it. The entire process was easy, efficient, and completed with no confusion, gimmicks, or additional run around.
The nice thing about ordering things from Amazon is that it is always a straight up business proposition. The people whom I have had the good fortune to do business with thus far on Amazon are more concerned about the quality of their products because the people who purchase from them do give feedback and recommendations.