Milwaukee 48-59-2818 18-Volt to 28-Volt Lithium-Ion and NiCad Slide Style 1-Hour Battery Charger

by Milwaukee

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Milwaukee 18-to-28-Volt Universal Battery Charger charges both Li-Ion and Ni-Cad batteries from 18-to-28-volts. This universal charger makes the transition from Ni-Cad to newer Li-Ion batteries seamless by providing single charger simplicity. The charger will charge Li-ion batteries in 1-hour and Ni-Cad batteries in 40-minutes. Ni-Cad packs will charge 20-minutes faster on this charger than the current Milwaukee Ni-Cad-only chargers. The charger also features a top-off conditioning mode that automatically conditions 18-volt Ni-Cad battery cells for extended battery life. Automatic temperature monitoring continually monitors the battery's temperature and deliverers the appropriate current for that temperature. Progressive charge indication battery LEDs light up incrementally as the battery is charged. This feature provides a quick indication of remaining charge time or if the pack is charged enough for the job at hand. A pass-through plug conserves valuable outlet space and rubberized feet keeps the charger in place.

From the Manufacturer

Dual Chemistry Charger charges both Lithium Ion and NiCd batteries from 18V to 28V. Typically, 18V users have 5 to 6 NiCd batteries. The new universal Charger makes the transition from NiCd to Li-ion seamless by providing single charger simplicity. Charge Time - (Li-ion 1-Hour /NiCd 40 min.) NiCd packs will actually charge 20 minutes faster on the new Universal Charger than the current NiCd only charger No. 48-59-0255 (40 vs. 60 min.) Top-Off Conditioning Mode (NiCd Packs Only) automatically conditions the 18-volt NiCd battery cells to extend their run-time and life. Milwaukee Li-ion batteries do not need Top-Off conditioning due to their built-in Performance Optimizing Circuit which constantly maintains cell balance. Broad Temperature Charging - Milwaukee's V-Technology charger delivers an Optimal Charge Current over a 117-degree range (32-degree- 149-degree F). 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. Progressive Charge Indication battery LED's light-up incrementally as the battery is charged. Provides quick indication of remaining charge time or if pack is charged enough for the job at hand. Pass-Through Plug conserves valuable outlet space Rubberized Feet keeps charger in place while on slick surfaces Gray Terminal Block signifies dual chemistry charging functionality and provides visual differentiation from V28 Only Charger (black terminal block). Compatible with all Milwaukee 18-volt to 28-volt batteries.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000JD0F3K
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 48-59-2818
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (39 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,568 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #14 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Power Tool Accessories > Cordless Tool Accessories > Chargers & Converters

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great upgrade charger for NiCad owners too, April 4, 2007

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R. Dick (Tulsa, OK USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Milwaukee 48-59-2818 18-Volt to 28-Volt Lithium-Ion and NiCad Slide Style 1-Hour Battery Charger (Tools & Home Improvement)

This charger is way better at topping off and keeping older Milwaukee NiCads charged then the older charger model. I highly recommend this as an upgrade to those using the older style charger that at least in my case would charge the battery then let it run down if it set on the charger unused for a week because it didn't have a proper top off trickle charge feature. This charger also seems to get a bit more juice into the Ni-cads as well, and of course it also charged the lithium ion batteries that are very powerful.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Charger, July 20, 2008

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West (East Coast, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Milwaukee 48-59-2818 18-Volt to 28-Volt Lithium-Ion and NiCad Slide Style 1-Hour Battery Charger (Tools & Home Improvement)

No problems so far. A little big. Make sure your batteries have not been recalled by Milwaukee.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice charger, would be nice if it charges faster, July 13, 2010

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Henry Gutierrez "HGG" (San Jose, Costa Rica) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Milwaukee 48-59-2818 18-Volt to 28-Volt Lithium-Ion and NiCad Slide Style 1-Hour Battery Charger (Tools & Home Improvement)

Nice build, compact, nice design, I would rate it 5 stars if it charges faster. recomended