Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #702 in Home Improvement
• Brand: Milwaukee
• Model: 48-59-2818
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 2.00" h x 2.40" w x 8.00" l, 2.40 pounds

Features

• Versatile and reliable 18-to-28-volt universal battery charger
• Charges both Li-Ion and Ni-Cad batteries from 18- to 28-volts
• Top-off conditioning mode automatically conditions 18-volt Ni-Cad battery cells to extend run-time and life
• Automatic temperature monitoring delivers the correct charge current for that temperature
• Pass-through plug conserves outlet real estate

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.

Customer Reviews

Great upgrade charger for NiCad owners too
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.

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

Great charger = spare for my garage
I also own the three pack charger by Milwaukee, I received this with my package purchase of the V28 cordless equipment. I place this in a different location of my garage (away from my main work place). I use this as an aux. charge location and it works great.
I just have to remember to take the battery out, before I leave the garage. :)