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I'm pleased with the purchase of this product because I can use it while I am going down the road and not fusing with getting out my plug in unit every time I get out on a job.
Great purchases, all. For field repairs, my tools include the Dewalt Gooseneck flashlight, Reciprocating Saw, Hammerdrill and Circular Saw. But having 2 Optima Yellow Tops in my truck, DC charging is no problem. My old NiCad XRP's were on there last legs, so I also got the new NiMH 18V XRP batteries to power everything. This is just what I needed to keep me going. I am often off-road and near no AC power source. All run on the 18V XRP batteries.
However, the product is a bit pricey, but you get what you pay for here, but the charger is perfect for contractors and maintenance personnel that work in sites where there is no power for a convential a/c powered charger. don't use this charger more than twice at a time for your 18 volt batteries without starting your vehicle, otherwise you'll have to get a jump start. Product is durable and lives up to the Dewalt name that contractors expect. Caution.
I can charge my battery while out on the road, as I use my 18v Dewalt Vacuum quite a bit, and I need a strong charge. This charger is great. Excellent product.
Why only 3 stars. Don't do it.As for this product, it works as advertised. But if you have no access to AC power this is the way to go. One of the reviews here suggests using a modified sine wave inverter such as the Xantrex sold here at Amazon. If you read the inverter owner's manual or do a quick Internet search you will see that use of an AC Dewalt (and some other cordless tool chargers) together with a modified sine wave inverter will dramatically shorten the life of your charger. 2 reasons: A) At the current price this item really is overpriced for what you get; B)The (50% less costly) AC charger offers "Tune Up" mode, which extends battery life.
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