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Black & Decker FSMVC 9.6-Volt to 18-Volt Slide Style Battery Charger | 
| Brand: Black & Decker
Category: Home Improvement
List Price: $41.18
Buy New: $23.28
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Seller: Brand Variety
Rating:  148 reviews
Sales Rank: 86
Media: Tools & Hardware
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 9.6 x 7.1 x 3.3
MPN: FSMVC
Model: FSMVC
UPC: 028877350066
EAN: 0028877350066
ASIN: B00021LPNI
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Charges 9.6, 12.0, 14.4, and 18-volt NiCad battery packs | | • | Charges batteries in under 90 minutes | | • | Rough and tough plastic construction | | • | Weighs 14.7 ounces | | • | Includes a 2-year warranty |
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Product Description
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.
Amazon.com
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
Amazon.com Product Description
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.
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 148
 Charge time depends on the (18v) battery October 29, 2008
RH
109 out of 109 found this review helpful
B&D Fast Chargers are great. But to avoid disappointment as expressed by some of the reviewers, it's important to note the following:
B&D 18v batteries come in (at least) 3 varieties: 1.2, 1.5, and 2.1 ampere/hours. The 1.2 comes with most tools and has 2 terminals. The 1.5 (comes with some kits) and 2.1 "Silver Extreme" (sold as a "high performance" accessory) have 3 terminals - the third terminal apparently detects over charging.
B&D chargers also come in (at least) 3 varieties:
1) "Dumb" chargers that supply a constant charge current/voltage, i.e., like the charger that comes with most B&D products that has the brick that plugs in the wall and a small piece that slips onto the battery; these have 2 terminals.
2) "Semi-intelligent" 2 stage chargers that supply a constant charge current/voltage for charging, but then drop to a "maintenance charge state". These also have 2 terminals.
3) "Intelligent" fast chargers that charge at a faster rate, can sense overcharging and modify charge current accordingly, and then drop to a "maintenance charge state" once the battery is charged. These chargers have 3 terminals.
The (dumb) charger that comes with most B&D products that has the brick that plugs in the wall and a small piece that slips onto the battery does charge ALL the 18v batteries in about 6 hours - BUT - the manual warns not to leave the battery on the charger or battery life will be diminished (no "maintenance charge state", just constant contiuous current).
Semi-intelligent chargers charge at twice the rate as the "dumb chargers", thereby charging ALL 18v batteries in about 3 hours. These are chargers that come with the 3 piece garden set, dual chargers that come with some combo kits, etc. You can leave the batteries on these chargers "indefinitly" according to B&D.
The "intelligent" fast chargers (single & dual) will charge the 2 terminal 1.2 A/H battery in about 3 hours (same as the semi-intelligent chargers) BUT will charge the 1.5 & 2.1 ampere/hour batteries (with 3 terminals) in about 90 minutes. And, you can also leave the batteries on the fast chargers "indefinitly" according to B&D.
Hope this helps
Rod
A much needed addition to my Black & Decker yard tool set January 3, 2007
T. Goodnow (Maryland, USA)
22 out of 25 found this review helpful
I have a set of 18-volt Black & Decker yard tools (hedge trimmer, line trimmer, and blower) that came with a regular slow charger. By the time I get about 2/3 done with any yard work, all 3 of my batteries are empty. I work through one battery at a time and drop it on the charger as I grab the next one. But the regular charger just can't do it fast enough. So I was thrilled to find the Black and Decker fast charger. It works great! Now when my battery runs out while I'm doing yard work, I stick it on the fast charger and by the time the third one is emptied, the first one is charged again. Hooray!
Pleased with purchase July 24, 2006
M. Miller (VA)
11 out of 12 found this review helpful
This charger is good to have if you need your battery charged fast. Doing a few hours of yard work using 2 batteries, you can recharge the batteries alot better than the one that comes with the product. The light on it let's you know when the charging is done. Am very pleased with this purchase
Black and Decker FSMVC Battery Charger September 15, 2007
George H. Haag (Southaven, MS USA)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
Initial reaction to this product gives it 5 stars. Features indicating charging, fully charged, & defective battery is a great feature. Appreciate the "quick charge" of depleted battery (approx 1.5 hrs). I have been disappointed with prior designed B&D chargers. If this charger performs over an extended life it will have earned this rating.
Very fast compared to the included B&D chargers September 23, 2007
Alkemyst (Alkemyst's Lair)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
This product charges batteries much faster than the included chargers with B&D tools. It's not a one hour charger though...it takes roughly 90-120mins to complete the charge of a 18V battery once it's initial charge is completed.
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