Metabo 8 Bay Air Cooled Battery Charger
Metabo 8 Bay Battery Charger – 627291000
Metabo tools is a brand that has been loved by metal working and industrial trades for years. Their quality and innovation is hard to beat. For demanding professionals, the Metabo multi-bay 8 pack air cooled charger is an excellent option to keep batteries fueled up and ready. This 8-port charger can charge up to (8) Metabo 18V or 36V Li-ion battery packs, simultaneously.
18 Volt to 36 Volt Charging
The multi-bay charger model 627291000 and offers the ability to charge up to 8 battery packs. This includes all current 18V and 36V packs in any amp hour size. Each bay has LED light indicators that show battery condition and charge level. Charge time is approximately 80 minutes for a 4.0 Ah battery.
Ultra-M Air-Cooled Technology
The charger body is built from rugged aluminum. It has a carry a handle as well as key holes for wall mounting. It features Metabo’s Ultra-M Air-Cooled Technology that circulates cool air to lower the temperature of the batteries. This allows for faster charging times and longer battery life.
Independent Battery Management
Each charger bay provides independent management, meaning if a battery needs servicing instead of charging, it will not affect the other batteries currently plugged in. Thanks to 680 Watts of provided power, the multi-bay will not experience slow downs in charging due to a full load.
Metabo 8 Bay Air Cooled Battery Charger Specs
- 230-240V Main Voltage
- 50-60 Hz Main Frequency
- 3A Max Charging Current
Cost
The multi-bay is currently available from Metabo and other vendors. The price is currently around $900.00 online.
Charge 8-Packs In One Place
The multi-bay 8 pack charger from Metabo is a homerun for any professional using the Metabo battery platform. The multi-bay charger features a robust aluminum case, wall-mounting keyholes, and air cooling for each battery pack.
It would be right at home mounted on the wall in shop or on a counter in a job trailer. There’s a carry handle for easy transporting, and on/off switch. This charger offers powerful performance and peace of mind for maintaining your battery packs. The ability to service 8 battery packs at once will keep your nosiness or your job site all charged up.
About the author
Wes Bartosik
Wes Bartosik is a Connecticut native with strong family ties to the construction world. Wes’ father and grandfather both were builders and developers and taught Wes the values of doing things right from an early age and getting hands on experience with every facet of the construction industry. Wes apprenticed with a carpenter throughout high school and would later attend Central Connecticut State University earning a bachelor’s degree in construction management all while working for a large excavation contractor throughout. Wes would go on to work for a local heavy-highway construction company and gain further experience with all the skilled trades associated with large civil engineering and utility projects. Though working as a manager now, Wes’ true passion is working in the field alongside the tradesman and laborers on site. Wes has been involved in community based service projects throughout his life as well as emergency services. In his spare time he takes on serious DIY projects for himself, friends and family. He is a firm believer that with a quality tool in your hands and some grit, you can accomplish anything.
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$900 for an 8 port charger that takes almost an hour and a half for 4ah? Not cost effective to me. Nice to see the new tech though.