New Milwaukee M18 DUAL RAPID CHARGER (YOU WON'T BELIEVE THIS!)

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New Milwaukee M18 DUAL RAPID CHARGER (YOU WON'T BELIEVE THIS!)

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New Milwaukee M18 DUAL RAPID CHARGER (YOU WON'T BELIEVE THIS!) You won't believe this new M18 dual rapid charger (48-59-1802) from Milwaukee tools and how fast it charges M18 batteries! This new charger from Milwaukee comes with 2 charging spots for your M18 batteries and will charge them simultaneously to completion. Even though the batteries are being charged simultaneously, they are still charging slower than a single rapid charger which is confusing. Why would you want this new dual charger when you could have 2 regular rapid chargers that will charge your M18 batteries faster than this new one. Let us know your thoughts on this new M18 dual rapid charger from Milwaukee tools in the comments section below.

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@darrenr1194 4 жыл бұрын

Fasten two rapid chargers to a peice of plywood and you have a dual charger with m12 capabilities lol

@aidentroutman9188 4 жыл бұрын

Yea but then you have two chords to plug in

@jonhernandez8230 4 жыл бұрын

You can solder/crimp the wires together buddy. Make it legal and it will probably work

@christopherperry1108 4 жыл бұрын

@@aidentroutman9188 Power strip

@1122ss 24 күн бұрын

@@aidentroutman9188 plug them into a $12 power strip

@1122ss 24 күн бұрын

@@jonhernandez8230solder and crimp???? NO.. plug them into a power strip!!!

@ramstang 4 жыл бұрын

Dual M18 charger is nice for the yard equipment

@vinAsAl69 4 жыл бұрын

Do a test to see if the charging times are different when you have either one or two batteries in the charger

@Jako1987 4 жыл бұрын

That would make sense that with one battery it is as fast as rapid charger

@lakeschoolrestorationchann1567 4 жыл бұрын

It’s kind of nice to see someone with some passion for tools. Keep up the good work 👍🏻

@VCGConstruction 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the support!

@treebossmike8818 4 жыл бұрын

Vinsanity!!!!! I’m drowning in Rapid Chargers on top of the standard chargers for $139 plus tax not gonna buy this. Rapid charging is bad for lithium ion batteries to begin with and the fact it takes that long to charge two batteries negates the upside. I’d rather build a tower of power like you did and save that money to buy something with more value, like a tool or a knife! Thanks bro!

@thxmateoli 4 жыл бұрын

I always use my Milwaukee rapid charger in front of my rigid fan while charging due to the high heat they produce ,keeps them nice and cool.

@Dexter_Solid 4 жыл бұрын

honestly wish they would add a couple USB ports to their chargers so you can charge phones or the USB red lithium stuff without taking up another outlet

@VCGConstruction 4 жыл бұрын

That would be great!

@albowrx 3 жыл бұрын

Or even a charging port so it can be charged with other means of power.

@Keyholestrategies 3 жыл бұрын

Makita dose usb on their duel rapid charger

@Zack16Fair 4 жыл бұрын

Makita's 5.0 batteries charge in 45 minutes and they've had a dual charger for ages.

@grantdeisig1360 4 жыл бұрын

I really really hate the "almost done" green flashing light on the rapid charger. (90% charged or something like that) Time and time again, I keep walking over to my charger because I see a solid green light and think my battery is done, only to have it flash on me mid stride... maybe they should have made it flash faster. I really don't know, but it annoys me. (And maybe only me) But it's a feature I don't care for, and Vince, your right. Why not just use multiple rapid chargers? I totally agree. I guess people always want to spend money and have the next best thing. But it's not always the most practical thing.

@felixtavarez7769 4 жыл бұрын

Same thing for me. It flashes green to slowly and fools me every time.

@WeldingForJesus 4 жыл бұрын

It is a good thing since lithium batteries don't like being completely full or empty. If you keep it between 10%-90% (or 20%-80% even better) you increase the lifespan according to current battery theoretics

@xxMacDaddy84xx 4 жыл бұрын

I’m with you this one, it’s annoying

@chrisjones6165 4 жыл бұрын

Your not alone I agree

@freedomrider266 2 жыл бұрын

Some of us don't use M12, so multiple Rapid might not be best way to go....

@BigDaddysPlati 4 жыл бұрын

No go on the charger. Just be like everyone else, BUY MORE BATTERIES!

@TheCrash2769 4 жыл бұрын

plus im noticing the over all life and run time is getting shorter on the batteries when im using the rapid charger over just the standard charger. sure they charge faster but they have a shorter run time and a shorter life span. so whats better longer run time longer life span just take a little longer to charge but vs fast charging but have to buy new batteries sooner. why not just buy a few more and use the slower cheaper chargers.

@danielramsden9560 4 жыл бұрын

I just use the 6 bay standard charger. Cycles through each battery one at a time. Just set and forget. 1 power cord, 1 charger, 6 batteries. No clutter. Same deal with m12, use the 4 bay. The 3x12 +3x18 bay charger is ok, but its also huge.

@TheNorthlandWorkshop 4 жыл бұрын

I like my old school 6 pack sequential charger. I load it up at the end of the day and the batteries are a set in the morning.

@stephenfiore9960 2 жыл бұрын

What is sequential mean in this case?

@jmgreuner Жыл бұрын

@@stephenfiore9960 It means it charges one battery at a time, then moves on to the next one in rotation, until they're all charged. It tells you which one is charging, and you can push a button to move the power to the specific battery you want charged first.

@shettlock 4 жыл бұрын

Good perspective Vince. I had some of the same thoughts and you articulated them quite well.

@tog4867 4 жыл бұрын

Yes I would like to see actual charge times... I own a lot of M18 battery's and zero M12's... So I would like to know if they charge quicker than the dual charger or at least at the same speed... PLEASE let me know before I go spending money that I could invest in more cool toys... I mean tools... Thank You...

@Timothy-NH 4 жыл бұрын

Look at the cord paths they put on the back of that new charger! I think for anyone who only has M18 tools, that new, dual charger makes perfect sense. Or, even someone who has the M18 and M12, but the M12 get very little use, the dual M18 charger makes sense. How much M12 do you really use on the job site?

@brentpeltier2018 4 жыл бұрын

I’m just getting into Milwaukee m18 tools, and picked one of the dual bay chargers up, it made more sense for me to get it over the super charger because it charges two batteries at once.

@theworkshopboxshop 4 жыл бұрын

Great video Vince 💯👍 the feed back of your knowledge is incredible that's why I always love your channel.🤝 if they also installed a fan in there first rapid charger then charge times can be reduced even further . Makes more sense just to use the tower of power. Looking forward to testing the charge times .

@skolsaw1080 4 жыл бұрын

The charge times do seem strange. Don’t know why they would be so different. It would be really cool to see a comparison episode.

@Tommy-McAllister 4 жыл бұрын

I’m an electrician apprentice and we’re sponsored by Milwaukee, in our work we only use M18 on our job sites so the dual m18 charger is amazing for everyone in our school

@VCGConstruction 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@joeshearer1247 4 жыл бұрын

I love your sense of humor on this one

@kidcarpenter7439 4 жыл бұрын

Why dont they make a 4 port like dewalt instead but make it better then a rapid charger?? Great video brotha!!!!

@pointedspider 4 жыл бұрын

I put a small fan in my rapid charger. Made it way cooler. Was very easy to install. Take an old phone charger with a USB, take it apart and solder the AC side to the AC side of the charger. Cut the fan in the side and wire it to the 5V from the USB.

@kingofthecrease30 4 жыл бұрын

also...home depot is running a deal online...an M18 8.0 HO battery with the super charger for $199.....now thru july 15...great deal 👍

@VCGConstruction 4 жыл бұрын

That’s a good deal! 👍🏻

@kingofthecrease30 4 жыл бұрын

@@VCGConstruction yeah buddy...$100 off retail 👍

@IceBergGeo 4 жыл бұрын

Not bad, but you can buy 2 x 6Ah batteries for the same price.... Also at home depot, and anywhere else...

@kingofthecrease30 4 жыл бұрын

@@IceBergGeo yeah but no super charger included...that retails for $139 alone

@IceBergGeo 4 жыл бұрын

@@kingofthecrease30 true... But, if you already have a charger, and many other batteries...

@jdreynolds29 4 жыл бұрын

I'm curious what amperage The duel rapid charger is charging at... Seems to me like it's going to be somewhere right in between charging current of the standard charger and the rapid charger. but since it doesn't charge as fast as the rapid charger I don't think it should have the name dual rapid charger.

@tumbleweed1976 4 жыл бұрын

Between another charger or another battery I’d prefer battery. My combo pack came with 12v/18v and I just know to keep one charging/charged at all times. Thank you for all your videos 🎈

@VCGConstruction 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback Daniel!

@pawdre5151 4 жыл бұрын

Maybe 2 12.0 at the same time makes it 130min but still makes sense to go with 2 separate rapids.. great vid thanks for pointing that out before I pulled the trigger on it

@VCGConstruction 4 жыл бұрын

No problem Trey and we appreciate the awesome feedback! Glad this video could help you that makes it worth it!

@felixlallangas6983 4 жыл бұрын

Hey VCG, I'd like it if you guys made a tower of power video tutorial. Keep up the great content 👍

@VCGConstruction 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Felix!

@owent2032 4 жыл бұрын

Good invesgating VCG . Thanks for the numbers!👍

@Sfhakrn 9 ай бұрын

Completely agree. No need for anything except a couple standard rapid chargers.

@kevinsmith2733 4 жыл бұрын

About 2 weeks ago I picked up the supercharger online from home depot for $199. It came with the 8.0ho battery.

@stephenfiore9960 2 жыл бұрын

Do you like the super charger?

@kevinsmith2733 2 жыл бұрын

@@stephenfiore9960 i love the supercharger! Charges batteries fast but i only use it here and there when im draining batteries quickly and need to stay up and running.

@megadethguym7977 4 жыл бұрын

I jave 2 regular chargers work fine cujz i have like 4 batterys i would like the rapid charger but not yet when one breaks down

@thegod7383 4 жыл бұрын

thanks boss. appreciate the work you do. be safe out there

@lewisjsuk1 4 жыл бұрын

I'd love to see a back to back test between the rapid charger and the super charger, both charging 12Ah M18 batteries and the dual rapid charger charging two 12Ah M18 batteries to confirm the actual performance. One possible explanation as to why the dual rapid charger may not charge two 12Ah batteries in the same time as the single rapid charger charges one 12Ah battery, is its maximum power output may not be twice that of the single rapid charger, but for example, it may charge two 5Ah or 8Ah batteries in the same time as the standard rapid charger charges one 8Ah.

@garyknable1155 4 жыл бұрын

I think they are behind in the chargers and pricing, would be nice to find out the charging time in a test though to see if they messed it up. But I think I would still rather have the rapid for 12 & 18

@Dknob 4 жыл бұрын

What are the input and output amps/watts number on the bottom label? It might show 1 slot vs 2 slot difference. Also how does it compare to single slot charger numbers?

@mikemorgan5015 4 жыл бұрын

Standard Rapid Chargers or the M12/M18 6 bay charger and a small fan blowing over them. Try it. Works great. You can also set hot batteries in the airflow to cool them down MUCH faster before charging. Need to test that charge time on the dual rapid with 1 and 2 batteries installed. That's crazy.

@VCGConstruction 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback and tips Mike we appreciate it!

@jamesjackson8625 4 жыл бұрын

Just like you, if it wasn't for having so many rapid's!! I probably would buy it, just cause I only have M18...

@dannymeil3294 3 жыл бұрын

I have a quick charger I got with xc5.0 battery and the fan . Today I purchased the xc5.0 and the cp2.0 with the quick charger and got the gen3 hammer drill as a free tool. I have a lot of m12 tools so I waited until the gen3 m18’s hit the depot. I’m glad I did. Milwaukee is the best thing on the market in my opinion.

@adz8084 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Vince, Not sure if it was covered but can two different batteries be charged at the same time? Like a 5.0AH & 8.0Ah or does it have to be the same ones?

@VCGConstruction 4 жыл бұрын

you can charge different AH

@sparkplug1018 3 жыл бұрын

Have you guys checked out the 6 port rapid charger? With 3 M12 and 3 M18 slots, and sequential charging, might be the best bang for the buck if you're in both systems. And damn convenient if nothing else with the handle on top.

@videoreal4055 2 жыл бұрын

I agree it’s the way to go and a good price point. 4.5 amp output for M12 and 6 amp output for the M18. That’s means it can charge a 3.0Ah M12 in less than an hour and a 5.0Ah M18 in less than an hour.

@amac4170 9 ай бұрын

1 battery at a time charging is a no go for me

@sparkplug1018 9 ай бұрын

@@amac4170 Yeah it can be a pain, but it’s the only multi bank 12/18 they have, that I know of. They do have multi bank chargers that charge all the batteries at once though.

@online_now6834 4 жыл бұрын

Dewalt included in kits, including their new hammer drill.

@michaelc7283 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Vince, I purchased the milwaukee 6 bay rapid charger (3) m18 & (3) m12. Milwaukee should had made this model in a super charger style. This way you have both batteries that can charger faster but really it doesn't charge the m12 any faster then the rapid charger. So i do see the dual without the m12 charger. Milwaukee should had made a dual super charger or a 4 bay super charger like DeWalt. Maybe, they should also make a separate 4 bay m12 rapid charger for does who only use the m12. Just my thoughts. Thanks for the video

@VCGConstruction 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your thoughts with the gang Michael!

@andyY_112 4 жыл бұрын

I do like the look of it, but don't need it at all. I would like you to test it because I love numbers. Thanks Vince.

@jeffshearer5125 4 жыл бұрын

Glad your knife is made here on earth, my spiderco is to. Them one's from another planet charge to much

@VCGConstruction 4 жыл бұрын

🤣

@djjoeykmusic 9 ай бұрын

Great video Thank you

@joep8520 4 жыл бұрын

Please confirm the charge times. I got the dual bay rapid charger free with my chainsaw purchase at OPT but have had much of a chance to put it to work yet. Interested to see what you come up with. I expected it to be equal to their single rapid charger,since they still used the rapid charger name... Apparently I have learned yet again what happens when you 'ass'ume things...

@takenusername Жыл бұрын

What’s the written spec on the rapid charger? How does that compare to the written spec on the dual rapid charger? Also, is the dual charger simultaneous, or sequential?

@jrelectrician4387 4 жыл бұрын

Wazzup !!!!!!! Thank you for the info bro 👍🏼

@mjc8761 4 жыл бұрын

Thx for the info!

@VCGConstruction 4 жыл бұрын

Any time

@ron1martens 4 жыл бұрын

Should be called not so rapid duel charger. Doesn't slower charging increase cycles or make batteries last longer?

@Gor1ockBlah 4 жыл бұрын

my guess is it shares the output to both batterys so its like charging a 24ah battery. maybe idk until i buy one.

@VCGConstruction 4 жыл бұрын

Are you buying one?

@dmgotter311 4 жыл бұрын

On a job if you have no power and are running a generator it comes in handy to only use one plug.

@iARIRO 3 жыл бұрын

My unit has makes a hissing sound when charging. I’ve read conflicting opinions. Is the hissing problematic?

@IceBergGeo 4 жыл бұрын

I'm getting a dual rapid charger, for free, by buying the right tools... I'll let you know. I currently have an m12/m18 rapid charger and I'll let you know if it's any better than that. I definitely like it, because I do use both platforms, but m18 is about 75% of my daily usage, and I can place 6 batteries at once and come back some time later and they're all charged, which is very nice. (It's also has the through plug to let other devices, without ground pins, plug into it, so it saves outlets. That is a nice feature on construction sites with temporary power only.)

@meddiejmusic8578 2 жыл бұрын

I love the ida of a quad or even duel m12 charger.

@inthedogghouse86 3 жыл бұрын

I wish the m12 charger had the same key mod distance of 4 inches. Just bought a Milwaukee roll cart that was predrilled and taped, but sadly the m12 charger only hooks to one of the bolts

@user-qh1os9qo8u 4 жыл бұрын

I hope Milwaukee can make a charger with a USB port so I can charge my headlamp battery and phone. Ridgid makes dual 20v port with USB port and splitter in one charger. Why doesn’t Milwaukee make something like that?

@lech000 3 жыл бұрын

I haven’t used battery for few months then the charger doesn’t want to change it.I still using battery for my torch but I don’t know how long will last. I find out I will have to boost it by joining 2 batters. Is the other way to force to change it

@JamieHarveyJr 2 жыл бұрын

Your rapid charger test video did a 12.0Ah in 113 minutes but is rated at the same 130 minutes as the dual rapid charger, not 90 minutes that was stated . If the dual rapid charger could also do two 12.0Ah’s in 113 minutes (or just using two single rapid chargers like you recommend), both scenarios still beats one supercharger having to charger two 12.0Ah’s sequentially.

@boskocorovic2064 4 жыл бұрын

What about rapid charge station 48-59-1807 that does 3 x M18 or 3 x M12 simultaneously . Why, why, they are coming out with Super chargers or double bay rapid ones when 48-59-1807 still beats them all???

@MattStylesVlogs 4 жыл бұрын

Just buy the M18 & M12 Rapid Charge Station charger that has 3x m18 and 3x m12 charge ports all on one charger. Can charge 3 batteries at a time depending on what was plugged in first. Solves all these problems.

@juanpistole3994 4 жыл бұрын

i would invest in you posting the next video of the actual charge time now, we all know its already made you very cool guy

@VCGConstruction 4 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣 actually it isn’t made yet, but we can! 👍🏻

@Ninja47Monkey 2 жыл бұрын

Always had the understanding that slower charging will prolong the life of the battery

@hawkdobrich8392 4 жыл бұрын

Just got out my 3 bay 12 and 18 charger. It rapid charges 6 Batts at once. 3 M18 and 3 M12.

@jayflo-tripple-4142 4 жыл бұрын

Its a no go. Thx for the confirmation. Bad ass vid sir!!!

@bioweaponsystem154 4 жыл бұрын

I would love to see charge times for the dual-bay rapid charger for the M18s. I don't own any M12 stuff (and would prefer to not ever). I want something that will charge quickly. If the Rapid charger beats the dual-bay, so be it. I can get 2 of the rapid chargers. Also, where's the multi-bay charger strictly for the M12 batteries?

@IceBergGeo 4 жыл бұрын

It exists. (Or at least used to...) I have the 6 bay m12/m18 rapid charger. Works pretty good. Just have to stagger the batteries if you're using both at the same time, as will only charge one battery per bank at a time. (Like having three rapid chargers on one cord, and can plug in more into the through-plug.)

@bernhard8540 3 жыл бұрын

if it would work they should make an adapter to charge the m12 on the m18 charger..?

@aeipee13 4 жыл бұрын

Agree on the m12/m18 charging ability is better than the super charger of dual m18. I use both lines as well. 🤙

@seanlynch8573 4 жыл бұрын

Love the videos. Only question i have. Is are the tools that much better or is it the operator. Maybe do the test. Then do it again swapping tools. Yes i know this vid is charger. Just observation in general

@trailexplorer3965 2 жыл бұрын

great video thanks

@juliogonzo2718 3 жыл бұрын

Can you attach optics, foregrip, and lasers to the keymod? You know... for tactical charging

@VCGConstruction 3 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣👍🏻

@zylent8251 4 жыл бұрын

Vince what do you think about Makita ea3502S40b, is it quality stuff and is it good for cutting trees?

@toptools7632 4 жыл бұрын

I like it's fan cooled. If your battery overheats while using maybe this will cool it down so you can charge again.

@hawkdobrich8392 4 жыл бұрын

Why not use the 48-59-1807 triple M12 w triple M18 rapid charger station?

@joenason6423 4 жыл бұрын

I love my 6 bank charger. I have over ten chargers and have only ever needed the 6. 3 m12s and 3 m18

@KleinGuyJon 4 жыл бұрын

I don't think it makes sense to me to have a dual bay. Myself, I have 2 standard M18/M12 chargers and 1 Rapid Charger. I would just take a standard and a rapid with me to the job site because of the convenience of having both battery options and availability. That's just my opinion and I have to agree with you on the charge time of the dual bay charger and its price. It doesn't make sense. Great video Vince.

@VCGConstruction 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback Jon!

@philwort1873 4 жыл бұрын

I put this to you! Who has multiple flat batteries onsite at the same time during a work day? I purchased the super charger as I wanted faster high output charging when the battery goes flat when I am using it. The way I use chargers is off the tool onto the charge. Speed matters. I dont have alot of batteries. They are expensive!

@catchreelease7923 4 жыл бұрын

plus is it best to charge my M18 hd 12.0 on a rapid or super

@billhill3526 4 жыл бұрын

What's point if you already have a bunch of chargers. I have 6 of them. I just need outlets to plug them in.

@catchreelease7923 4 жыл бұрын

are you getting the 2 gallon miliwakee air compressor i ordered mine would love a review on it.

@VCGConstruction 4 жыл бұрын

Definitely!! 👍🏻

@andrewmiller5145 4 жыл бұрын

I understand if you only got one charger and 4 or 5 batteries ya it be nice but like you said you most likely got enough chargers laying around the shop and imo dewalt is better then Milwaukee all day long

@Doxxi 4 жыл бұрын

My Dewalt stalls and smokes when I drill my 3” hole, my Milwaukee just eats through it. Milwaukee for life.

@authenticexpressions2559 3 жыл бұрын

Should brand new batteries blink red & green when you charge them before using them?

@jimbosammy4255 Жыл бұрын

Classic symptom.

@AnonymousHippo5 2 жыл бұрын

Is the 35 min accurate charge time on CP 3.0 on both the supercharger and the rapid charger?

@Juraj037 3 жыл бұрын

Rapid charger ftw. It’s small, free with certain kits, charger just a little bit slower than supercharger. At the end of the day it’s a no brainer. Just buy a tool kit with extra battery and rapid charger to put you in a surplus of spare batteries

@mizzoustud73172309 4 жыл бұрын

Do the test VCG

@Deluxe22963 4 жыл бұрын

What’s the best m12 kit for the money?

@TheCrash2769 4 жыл бұрын

btw they need more m12 and m18 dual chargers.

@burnerjack01 4 жыл бұрын

I won't buy it, but when you're running a Sawzall hard, I can burn down 2 12.0 HO batteries before 1 battery can be recharged, so I can see a dual Supercharger to keep the job moving. It all comes down to how many batteries do you have burn before you have a fresh one coming up.

@jonahkaiguam 4 жыл бұрын

Vince....I've seen a MW 4 bay sequential m12 batt charger. Can you check that out...not sure if it's a standard or rapid

@tumelin 4 жыл бұрын

The stand alone dual bay rapid charger doesn't make any sense from a product standpoint to me, especially at $139 and if it's slower than the regular rapid charger that comes in the new kits. You should test it out and check the actual charge time with both 1 and 2 batteries inserted. As far as being fan cooled, I think the regular rapid charger is too. I can hear something like a small fan kick on when I insert batteries on all four that I own.

@jasonbabila6006 4 жыл бұрын

I wish Milwaukee made just a two bay M12 rapid charger, they made a two bay M18 rapid charger.

@kingofthecrease30 4 жыл бұрын

they make a 6 bay charger...one side is 3 M12's and the other is 3 M18's...you can charge 3 batteries at a time

@christopherperry1108 4 жыл бұрын

@@kingofthecrease30 Yeah, but that one is $199

@peterhillas81 4 жыл бұрын

What do you think I should invest in; a super charger, or the dual rapid charger? Anyone have experience with the difference for 12.0 and 3.0 high output batteries?

@VCGConstruction 4 жыл бұрын

It depends if you need M12 charging capabilities or not? If not the go dual rapid, if you do need to charge m12 batteries then go with the supercharger.

@allamerican5127 Жыл бұрын

Burnt out my chargers on a outlet with too high of a voltage i guess , shit was smoking. Than i was left with a like 8 dead batteries so this dual rapid did the trick