Review DeWalt DW9216BP 7.2-Volt to 18-Volt Dual Bay Pod Style 1 Hour Battery Charger with 18-Volt NiCad Battery

Pros: excellent charger
Cons: a bit expensive

Technical Details

• Dual-port 1-hour charger that charges DeWalt 7.2V - 18V batteries (except Univolt batteries)
• 3-stage charging system provides maximum run-time and extends overall life of the battery
• Thermal protection system prevents charging batteries that are too hot or too cold
• Diagnostics with LED indicator communicate battery charge status
• Weighs 2.2 pounds shipped; 3-year limited warranty

The DeWalt DW9216BP 7.2-Volt to 18-Volt Dual Bay Pod Style 1 Hour Battery Charger with 18-Volt NiCad Battery is an excellent charger, I bought two, now I can charge up four batteries at once.

The best feature of this product is that this handy dual port charger uses a DeWalt patented three-stage charging system to maximize performance and life for your NiCad batteries. First, the DW9216 provides maximum charge of two batteries in just one hour. And then, a 1- to 3-hour equalization mode charges each individual cell fully. After the equalization charges complete, the maintenance charge keeps the batteries fully charged.

I have been using DeWalt cordless tools since long and I used to have spare batteries to do my work. These batteries needed to be charged regularly. I no longer have to wait when finishing a project. I have two of the dual chargers and now I always have a fresh battery to finish the job.