FLAGPOWER 'Makita Charger DC18RC'

In this video we take a quick look at the FlagPower replacement "Makita Charger DC18RC" it is a product sent to me by the company to have a look at. As mentioned I get theses companies from time to time sending me things to look inside and as always I mention that upfront. My favorite thing to do is absolutely buy my own items that I find useful or neat. I will admit that that is expensive to do a lot, so when a company allows me free of charge to have a look and test of the products they offer, I will gladly accept on 2 conditions. 1st - only if its something that I think is interesting or neat to test or look inside of. 2nd - only if they agree to me doing whatever I want with it and no affect on my video or review whatsoever. if they agree I think its a good thing and I respect a company that does so. I have had a good many that stop contacting me about the product once I let them know I will look inside and share my opinion whatever it may be. So again I really respect the companies that from time to time agree to send it with no strings attached. In this comparison I used my older DC18RA that is a 9Amp rapid charger so its not a good comparison, but they still shared some similarities. The Makita original DC18RC seems to be a 6 amp rapid charger. Hope you found this video helpful and please let me know below what you think of this product. Thanks for watching and God Bless!

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[yovolvo]

Since 2019 i use like every day one charger Replace Makita in constructions as a carpenter in UK and untill now the charger worked very good.
Differences between that copy and the original are :
- Copy ... the same charger is working between 100 V - 240 V, what is a very big advantage.
- Makita ... you have to buy 2 chargers Makita.
One charger for 110 V, which is the electric power used in site constructions
One charger for home for 220 V. So ... for me is a very big advantage the copy.
- Copy ... don't have fan / cooler. Somebody said in one comment ... the copy is getting warm. Not too much to be scared. But ... to be more ventilated ... i did many holes on the bottom of the carcase with the 4 mm drill bit. So ... now is getting warm just little
- Even some of Makita don't have fan. But some have
- Copy ... slow time to charge.
- Makita ... fast
About charging time
- Copy
... 5 A battery will be charged in 80 min
... 4 A in 60 min
- Makita
... 5 A in 50 min
... 4 A in 40 min
About prices
- Copy is 3 times more cheap than Makita
So ... for me ... the copy is better than Makita. Because i can use it on sites construction at 110 V like home at 220-240 V. About time to charge ... for me doesn't matter the time. I am not in rush. I work in daywork, not in price.
And ... to connect it at 110 V ... i use an extension lead with plug for 110 V.
Very simple.

[zzxx]

Cool, I learned a lot and love this charger, I will buy one for my uncle

[joaobragag]

Congratulations on the explanatory video - I have the same charger that burst and the IC4 component code near the T2 transformer disappeared - I need the IC4 component code - Thank you for your support

[johnhill]

great video I enjoyed it I learn something on all your videos thanks

[TheWhitde]

You'd think the copy ones would make it so they can be easily wall mounted as Makita forgot this.

[chrishewlet]

Just received one of these today and don't understand why they left out the fan, besides cutting costs. I did find an unpopulated "connector" marking on the PCB that could very well be the fan connector. Haven't probed it yet though.

[jaymclemore]

I have an off topic question, so if u don’t comment I understand. I’m looking to upgrade my DMM and I notice you use the Fluke 179. I see them used on eBay for about $200. I could also purchase a new Brymen BM 876 for the same price. I am kind of a geek for the 60, 000 count, but I know it’s hard to beat a Fluke. Any advice?
Thanks so much for your time and excellent videos!

[darkreaper]

The only reason I see to buy this cheap charger is that you can charge your batterys at a slow pace to spare the lifetime of the battery. Although I dont know how the batterys are affected without beeing cooled while charging up.
With a 6AH battery it would take around 2 Hours which is not ideal...
On a Jobsite I would not consider this one and even at home I would probably still choose the original.