Makita DC18RA 18v LXT Li-Ion Fast Battery Charger 14.4 / 18v Always 100% genuine Makita 240v fast battery charger. The Makita DC18RA Li-ion 14.4 / 18v LXT Battery Charger uses a built-in central processing unit to communicate with each battery via their built in memory chip during each charge cycle. This analyses the data stored in the battery chip to decide on the best charging method each time. This innovative technology from Makita results in longer lasting batteries. The DC18RA charges a BL1850B 18v LXT 5.0Ah lithium-ion battery in approximately 45 minutes. FEATURES Fast charging - charges a Makstar 18v LXT Li-Ion 3.0Ah battery in only 22 minutes / 5.0Ah in 45 minutes Selectable melody sound of completed charging Trickle charging function Built-in CPU - gathers information from the battery\'s memory chip to determine optimum charging method Forced air cooling fan - cools the battery to minimise charging time Front panel identifies the condition of the battery and charging condition Makita’s 18v & 14.4v batteries have a built in memory chip that records the battery usage history. While the battery is connected it will transmit the data to the charger A great advantage of Lithium-Ion technology is that it provides the user with the possibility to charge the batteries anytime, without any need to wait for their complete power deployment. A great improvement compared to older technologies like Ni-Cad SPECIFICATION Power Source: 240v UK 3-Pin Plug Compatibility: 14.4v / 18v Makita LXT Batteries Charge Time (1.5Ah): 15 mins Charge Time (3.0Ah): 22 mins Charge Time (4.0Ah): 36 mins Charge Time (5.0Ah): 45 mins Charge Time (6.0Ah): 55 mins Net Weight: 998 g Overall Length: 164 mm