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The convenience of using cordless tools can be compromised if you're always standing around waiting for the batteries to recharge. To get you up and running quicker, with less down time, Black & Decker has developed the FSMVC 9.6-Volt to 18-Volt Fast Charger. This cleverly designed plug-in charger accepts a wide range of nicad batteries, including 9.6, 12, 14.4, and 18-volt packs. And it will recharge a battery in less than 90 minutes, as compared to the average three-hour recharge time of the chargers that came with the tools. The FSMVC 9.6-Volt to 18-Volt Fast Charger accepts all Black & Decker and Firestorm spring-loaded (slide-in) type batteries.
The convenience of using cordless tools can be compromised if you’re always standing around waiting for the batteries to recharge. To get you up and running quicker, with less down time, Black & Decker has developed the FSMVC 9.6-Volt to 18-Volt Fast Charger. This cleverly designed plug-in charger accepts a wide range of nicad batteries, including 9.6, 12, 14.4, and 18-volt packs. And it will recharge a battery in less than 90 minutes, as compared to the average three-hour recharge time of the chargers that came with the tools. The FSMVC 9.6-Volt to 18-Volt Fast Charger accepts all Black & Decker and Firestorm spring-loaded (slide-in) type batteries. --Joseph Truini
What’s in the Box: Black & Decker 9.6-Volt to 18-Volt Fast Charger
Able to charge a variety of NiCad batteries--9.6-, 12.0-, 14.4-, and 18-volt packs--the efficient FSMVC from Black & Decker works fast. Compatible with every FireStorm tool on the market, as well as all Black & Decker spring loaded style batteries, this charger features a durable plastic body to guard against wear and tear and an effective computerized system that charges batteries in under 90 minutes--just insert the battery and plug in the charger. For added peace of mind, the FSMVC comes with a 2-year warranty.
Charges 9.6, 12.0, 14.4, and 18-volt NiCad battery packs
Charges batteries in under 90 minutes
Rough and tough plastic construction
Weighs 14.7 ounces
Includes a 2-year warranty
The product is what I was looking for,thank you.
works great!!!
This is a big improvement over the charger which comes with the tools. You can tell when the battery is fully charged.
I now own all 3 types of charger, this being my latest purchase.
The slide on type that comes with the units, referred to as "dumb" chargers, tend to shorten the battery life.
The dual chargers, although keep the battery charged with a trickle, don't seem to charge fast.
This one charged all of my batteries fast and it's nice to see when it is charged.
The 1st time we charged our batteries, all of them took longer to charge. But the second time, the charge was within the 1 1/2 hours advertised and the batteries lasted a long time.
We have all of the different types of 18v batteries.. old ones right through to 2 new Firestorm extended batteries.
We also have a re-built one with 2200mah cells in it and this charger is a good match for it. We were able to trim the entire yard with our re-built and 2 firestorms.
Plan on buying a second one this week.
The charger works well, but is not nearly as fast as promised. I do think it's better than the charger that comes with the weed eater and it is much faster.
Charges all the batteries to full power, it seems like it may even charge better then the factory cheap charger that comes with products.