Are Makita battery chargers universal?
The Makita DC1804 7.2V – 18V Universal Battery Charger is suitable for nickel-metal-hydride (NiMH) as well as nickel-cadmium (NiCad) batteries. This Makita 7.2V – 18V is ideal for shops that use a variety of cordless tools with different types of batteries.
Will an 18V Makita charger charge a 12V battery?
If you’re running both Makita 18V and 12V Max tools, you can charge both packs on one charger. There’s just one caveat – you need to be running 18V LXT and 12V CXT slide packs. The older 12V stick packs won’t charge on this system.
Can you over charge Makita batteries?
Can I overcharge a battery? No, Makita chargers are designed so that they will not overcharge a Lithium-Ion battery. For example, the Makita Rapid Optimum Charger (DC18RC) communicates with Makita 18V Lithium-Ion batteries to detect its charge level.
What is the best Makita charger?
Makita DC18RD Battery Charger – Most Popular
- 2 port fast charger which is capable of charging two Makita 18V of 14.4V batteries simultaneously.
- It also has a USB port that adds extra charging capacity for phones, tablets, etc.
- Charging two 2.0Ah batteries will take 25 minutes.
How long should a Makita 18V battery last?
around 3 years
To sum it all up, the bare minimum that most manufacturers expect from their batteries is around 3 years or 1,000 charging cycles. Bosch, DeWalt, Hitachi, Makita, Milwaukee, and Ridgid all warranty their Lithium-ion batteries for 3 years.
What is better Makita LXT or G-series?
For a trades person the G-Series is a must avoid; the LXT range is far superior, more durable to deal with life on site, and thanks to the larger amp hours, much longer run times.
Can you charge a Makita CXT battery on LXT charger?
Makita 10.8v CXT/14.4/18v LXT Dual Charger DC18RE Ability to charge both 18V LXT and 10.8V CXT battery platforms.