Computerized charging optimizes charging of battery cells. Charges all Firestorm and Black & Decker spring-loaded style 9.6 - 18 volt batteries.
The convenience of using cordless tools can be compromised if you're always standing around waiting for the batteries to recharge. To get you up and running quicker, with less down time, Black & Decker has developed the FSMVC 9.6-Volt to 18-Volt Fast Charger. This cleverly designed plug-in charger accepts a wide range of nicad batteries, including 9.6, 12, 14.4, and 18-volt packs. And it will recharge a battery in less than 90 minutes, as compared to the average three-hour recharge time of the chargers that came with the tools. The FSMVC 9.6-Volt to 18-Volt Fast Charger accepts all Black & Decker and Firestorm spring-loaded (slide-in) type batteries. --Joseph Truini
What's in the Box: Black & Decker 9.6-Volt to 18-Volt Fast Charger
Able to charge a variety of NiCad batteries--9.6-, 12.0-, 14.4-, and 18-volt packs--the efficient FSMVC from Black & Decker works fast. Compatible with every FireStorm tool on the market, as well as all Black & Decker spring loaded style batteries, this charger features a durable plastic body to guard against wear and tear and an effective computerized system that charges batteries in under 90 minutes--just insert the battery and plug in the charger. For added peace of mind, the FSMVC comes with a 2-year warranty.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
Far superior to the basic charger that came with my drill:
I ruined 2 of the cheap chargers and one of my batteries by leaving them hooked up in my storage room. This one seems to do a good job of charging the batteries and if you leave them on it it will keep a maintenance charge. I'm very satisfied with it so far. Kind of wish I had bought the multi battery charger, but was confused by the reviews and was afraid they might not work with my batteries. This one does exactly what it is advertised to do for my 18v batteries -- 1 battery at a time.
Great Charger!:
This is a great little charger to have for all of my Black and Decker cordless tools. What I like about it is it is lightweight and charges fast which makes it very accessible on the job site. It also handles various size batteries, which gives me the versatility to only carry one charger on my truck. Definitely a keeper!
Great Charger that works on all Black & Decker slide style batteries BATTERY MOD.:
I purchased this charger to charge (4) 18V B & D batteries. I soon found out what other have stated in their reviews, that two of the newer 18 volt batteries did not fit in the charger. These batteries came with a drill that had an integrated charger. Because of this, the battery has an extra set of prongs that will interfere with this charger. Here is the fix. I used a T10 bit to open the 18 volt battery pack. I located the extra prongs, and cut the wire off. I proceeded to remove the extra prongs, and... more info
Charger running great so far:
The charger that came with my drill crapped out after only a year so I bought this as a replacement. It works fine so far. Hopefully it will last longer than the last one.
