Cordless tools

[Hokie_YJ]

What kind of amperage is on that plug with all those charging?

Not that much. The big charger is a sequential charger, so only one at a time is charging. Max amps on it is 2.1. The other six bay rapid charger they have only charges two at once and it’s 5.5 amps.

 

[ghost]

Went to Columbia today to do our bi-monthly Sam’s run. Told the wife I wanted to swing by Home Depot to look at a saw since my 20+ year old Skill is warbling at the blade. We were looking and she saw the free battery with the saw at half price and said you should go ahead and get it that’s a good deal.

 

[Keith1138]

What milwaukee charger is the best?

I've been looking at the dual rapid charger.

 

[jeepinmatt]

What milwaukee charger is the best?

I've been looking at the dual rapid charger.

The free one that comes with just about every tool. The best one is the slowest, as it is easier on the batteries. Unless you’re in a hurry and don’t have enough batteries, then the best one is the Rapid Charger.

 

[Ron]

The free one that comes with just about every tool. The best one is the slowest, as it is easier on the batteries. Unless you’re in a hurry and don’t have enough batteries, then the best one is the Rapid Charger.

the new forge chargers have integral cooling

 

[UTfball68]

For anyone wondering…the smaller handheld is way better for handheld stuff, the bigger will be nice if I’m ever lying on the ground under a vehicle though. And no pics…but from a utility perspective, the triple headed rover seems more useful than the triple headed packout box…

 

[Keith1138]

The free one that comes with just about every tool. The best one is the slowest, as it is easier on the batteries. Unless you’re in a hurry and don’t have enough batteries, then the best one is the Rapid Charger.

I understand that but as @Ron said

the new forge chargers have integral cooling

I feel like that will help keep the batteries more stable while charging. The angle grinder I bought will eat through batteries. I'm concerned the only single battery charger won't be able to keep up.

 

[Keith1138]

My issue is understanding which chargers have the new cooling technology and which ones do not. I do not think the dual bank rapid charger has it. I do know the dual bank super chargers do. The price point between the two is substantial. My other option is to pick up another single bank charger the slow charger and rapid charger is within 20 bucks of each other. Plus the dual bank rapid charger is priced less than the single bank currently.

What would y'all go with?

 

[jeepinmatt]

I have lots of batteries, so I’m more concerned with longevity over years, so I’d rather charge em low and slow. Those fancy fans are there for a reason, and it’s because they don’t want the batteries getting hot during charging, right?

 

[Keith1138]

I have lots of batteries, so I’m more concerned with longevity over years, so I’d rather charge em low and slow. Those fancy fans are there for a reason, and it’s because they don’t want the batteries getting hot during charging, right?

True and keep them more efficient.

 

[awheelterd]

For any of you other poors out there like me that use yellow tools, Amazon has 4 and 5ah batteries on sale right now 50% off. $51 for 4ah and $61 for 5ah

 

[jeepinmatt]

For any of you other poors out there like me that use yellow tools, Amazon has 4 and 5ah batteries on sale right now 50% off. $51 for 4ah and $61 for 5ah

It's cool man, no shame. We all gotta start somewhere...

 

[Tom@Hilltop_Machine]

^^^
That one probably works better than the ones the sell at Big Lot's.

 

[DSM Turbos]

Has anybody ever used the knock off m12 batteries on amazon? Like https://www.amazon.com/Powerextra-L...-2-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1

 

[paradisePWoffrd]

Has anybody ever used the knock off m12 batteries on amazon? Like https://www.amazon.com/Powerextra-Lithium-ion-Replacement-Compatible-48-11-2411/dp/B01DOXZHMU/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=MXSW0MNR9MO1&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.SLhOhC-noU_cbjSy1eC_Nmo4fuG4-6nTWPtdrSRLnDtW9F5t9hkeomOzM3CMFQx7wUeaGfvUFzgkmB60lEEUA9VS6AM6XMIg4IiY43XSuDpO0Y-1np2Z2wsII0tCSQC5KzSeQbj0AgWdXKH71YYA2skHiU-5FmsZ1foKvChuIUo9GU_bGQD_UdjgkQJQ7m2N_Gc59_DmCo4RYiRLzsoNM8OwHt46UeeT694gRC-yySUKbR4mexJBm483i0NioyCDVrh7FHZPlLm-LVXilLRo_kPV7tnzZfQbzeua_jgClbM.2NE5-v6p91qDdISDUEAjvfWGG2qZUlGxGVmCorp7xX8&dib_tag=se&keywords=m12+battery&qid=1740660131&sprefix=m12+battery,aps,122&sr=8-2-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1

I have tried a few, and the chargers never recognized them.

 

[jeepinmatt]

I have tried a few, and the chargers never recognized them.

Damn, AI gets better every day!

 

[No fries]

We used my wife's hatchet I bought her for Xmas for the first time. Really impressed. All this was on one XC6.0 charge. Trimmed branches off Rose of Sharron, Cedar and a Willow oak.

 

[R Q]

We used my wife's hatchet I bought her for Xmas for the first time. Really impressed. All this was on one XC6.0 charge. Trimmed branches off Rose of Sharron, Cedar and a Willow oak.

I use mine all the time and have never needed the spare battery that I take in case it runs out. Great tool!

 

[No fries]

I use mine all the time and have never needed the spare battery that I take in case it runs out. Great tool!

Did way more than I expected. Ran it till it died. I'd say run time was nearly an hour. I'm out of shape, it kicked my ass I'm tired. Lol