Makita DC1804 Battery Charger

We are often asked what is the best charger for Makita batteries. With the exception of the MAKSTAR (pretty rare) type batteries and lithium ion batteries, the answer is easy: its the DC1804 battery charger. It is a great little unit that will take care of both Ni-Cd batteries and Ni-MH batteries. It works with the old 7.2V 7000 style batteries and all of the voltages up to the newer 18V batteries. Also, the Ah rating doesn't matter; it can charge anything from the 1.3 Ah batteries to the 3.0 Ah batteries.

Charges typically only take 1 hour to complete, and the it also has a "trickle charge" mode which will regularly monitor your batteries to make sure that if you battery is left on the charger, it will be fully charged and ready for your next use. For those loyal to the Makita brand, it is a must have because of its versatility.