Battery drill usb chargers

[RF Lighting]

I see dewalt now do a usb charger for their battery drill batteries

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Unfortunately all my battery tools are all either makita 18V or bosch 10.8V.

Does anyone know if either of these companies have introduced a usb charger to their range?

I think it would be a great addition to my kit.

 

[rsgaz]

Make your own...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251769613086

...then just add a flylead with crocodile clips/spade terminals/whatever will connect to your batteries.

Gaz

 

[big-all]

you will only ever get a very slow trickle charge taking much much longer i would have thought

 

[RF Lighting]

It all seems a bit numb trying to lash my own together. I'd ideally like something off the shelf which just plugs straight on to a battery.

 

[rsgaz]

It all seems a bit numb trying to lash my own together. I'd ideally like something off the shelf which just plugs straight on to a battery.

Then your only option currently is the Bosch heated jacket which comes with a USB charger built in. If you click on "Prices / Complete with" it says the jacket comes with the "GAA 10.8v battery adapter", which after a quick Google doesn't seem to be available sold seperately in the UK.

It's listed on the Australian Bosch site as a seperate item, though, so it's probably only a matter of time before you can buy it here too...

http://www.bosch-pt.com.au/au/en/pr.../c131399/p121462/new-tools/gaa-10-8-v-li.html

HTH

Gaz



edit : Just noticed the newer Makita radios have a USB charging port too...
http://www.toolstop.co.uk/makita-dmr106b-jobsite-radio-with-bluetooth-and-usb-charger-black-p71251

 

[EddieM]

you will only ever get a very slow trickle charge taking much much longer i would have thought

The batts are the chargers, as otherwise yes charging an 18v Li-ion battery from a USB port would be errrrr. Interesting! (I assume that is the case )

 

[big-all]

you will only ever get a very slow trickle charge taking much much longer i would have thought

The batts are the chargers, as otherwise yes charging an 18v Li-ion battery from a USB port would be errrrr. Interesting! (I assume that is the case )

aaahhh that makes more sense

 

[Burnerman]

you will only ever get a very slow trickle charge taking much much longer i would have thought

The batts are the chargers, as otherwise yes charging an 18v Li-ion battery from a USB port would be errrrr. Interesting! (I assume that is the case )

Pleased you pointed that one out Eddie......was as puzzled as hell there
John

 

[RF Lighting]

Ha ha yeah I'm after something to charge my phone whilst on site, not something to charge batteries with a usb charger!

 

[JBR]

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00Q77YQ9Q/?ref=cm_sw_r_pi_dp_EiL0ub1F8J2C9

This will supply power at various voltages and, from the specification, has enough clout to jump start large car engines, including diesels.

 

[RF Lighting]

Unfortunately it doesn't seem to have a slot for makita batteries...

 

[JBR]

Unfortunately it doesn't seem to have a slot for makita batteries...

It will charge your phone, which is what you asked for!

Mind you, if it can turn over a diesel engine, I'm sure it will re-charge your Makita battery if you can find the appropriate connector.