DeWalt Power Station DCB1800 vs Flexvolt chargers

[77Ford]

Just trying to justify buying the power station and was wondering how slow it charges batteries vs the fan cooled Flexvolt chargers. Anyone thoughts would be appreciated [emoji106]

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[DR99]

I don't remember the numbers on charging but it's significantly slower.

[Bremon]

2 amps per battery x4 batteries vs 8 amps per battery x1 battery. 

[77Ford]

I guess I will save my money [emoji383].....thanks guys


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[JRS5565]

I would sure like to see a 6 or 8 pack flexvolt charger similar to the 40v outdoor charger.

[Bremon]

I'm still not convinced I won't buy one of these for camping etc. but as a charger it's quite subpar. Ought to be 3-3.5 amp per battery. Or for it's price intelligently switch amps based on number of batteries drawing current. 

[Jronman]

Heres an idea. fan cooled. has 6 bays. can either do 2 batteries at a time at 4 amp each or one at 8 amp. also has smart charging like the 40v 6 bay.

[Bremon]

How does the hypothetical 6 bay work? It sounds like it wouldn't work on 15 or 20 amp breakers?

[Hugh Jass]

6 hours ago, Bremon said:

How does the hypothetical 6 bay work? It sounds like it wouldn't work on 15 or 20 amp breakers?

 

I have 6 20v chargers plugged into a 8 socket surge protector, 20ft of Romex wire to a exterior plug on my trailer, and I've run 100ft of extension cord to the outlet. All 6 go at once with no issues at all, and I've never tripped a breaker, even the 15A dedicated circuits. 

[Bremon]

19 minutes ago, Hugh Jass said:

 

I have 6 20v chargers plugged into a 8 socket surge protector, 20ft of Romex wire to a exterior plug on my trailer, and I've run 100ft of extension cord to the outlet. All 6 go at once with no issues at all, and I've never tripped a breaker, even the 15A dedicated circuits. 

The 4 amp ones or the crappy 2 amp ones lol

[Hugh Jass]

I had all 4's but gave 2 of them to a buddy who was in need and bought 2 kits that had the shit 2amps. 

[Framer joe]

77 ford ....but for a penny it's worth it

[77Ford]

Well I bought it anyway.......CPO @ 17% off......[emoji23][emoji23][emoji23][emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]


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[Framer joe]

Ford ...what do you think about it ?

[77Ford]

I think it is great [emoji106]. A little expensive and limited use for me but nice to have since I have a ton of batteries to power it [emoji106]


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[JimboS1ice]

I think it is great [emoji106]. A little expensive and limited use for me but nice to have since I have a ton of batteries to power it [emoji106]


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Probably good for running lap tops and lighting and stuff to that nature


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[Framer joe]

Happy for you,I want one...didn't pull the trigger yet...very cool idea...I see it's value ,I wish the bare tool price was more like 199...I have boat loads of batteries tooo..

[77Ford]

Probably good for running lap tops and lighting and stuff to that nature


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Maybe a bad axx phone charger [emoji109][emoji109][emoji109][emoji109][emoji109]


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[Framer joe]

Charges 4 / 4.0ah in 2 hr.........4 / 5.0ah. In 2.5 hrs.....4 / flex 20v 6ah in 3hr ...at the same time

[ChrisK]

I love how they'd put a TV on the list. That's actually pretty cool.

[Bremon]

I imagine tailgating is one of many applications for this unit @ChrisK lol

[Bigmikez]

That would be sweet to have for tail gating?? 

[Framer joe]

yea ...and that's with 3/4ah and 1/ 6ah.....with 4/6ah it's even better ..and very impressive with 4/9ah....and beyond

[wildroamer]

On 12/25/2016 at 11:42 PM, Jronman said:

Heres an idea. fan cooled. has 6 bays. can either do 2 batteries at a time at 4 amp each or one at 8 amp. also has smart charging like the 40v 6 bay.

"That'll be $1299 please, cash or credit?" Lol...