DEWALT FOUR PORT RAPID CHARGER (DCB104 REVIEW) - A Definite Game Changer

This Dewalt rapid charger DCB104 will charge four batteries faster than most can handle one
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[@MississippiJarhead]

I’ve worked at the Nissan plant in Canton, Mississippi for the better part of 20 years. Being I used Makita tools at work I purchased Makita for home use. In the last fifteen+ years those Makita batteries have gotten old and are not only expensive but somewhat obsolete being slide on systems have come to prominence. As well as the fact that I was also in the market for tools beyond just a driver and a drill. Being I had made numerous repairs using a high torque 1/2” drive Dewalt driver, to make repairs on things which are sometimes torqued over 160nm, and it handled the job better than large pneumatic wrenches we once used. So, this past year, I went with Dewalt 20V XR tools; 1/2” high torque driver, drill, impact driver, sawzall, 7 1/2” circular saw, orbital sander, oscillating multi-tool, and a flashlight (just because it was in a kit with other things I wanted) and so far I love these tools! One of the kits came with a single fast charger and it did sound like nothing I’d heard before. Some of the chargers at work may be that loud but being where they are I have never noticed. Being a middle aged fellow, that grew up with inferior battery technologies where the batteries were prone to different problems if not used and charged just so. A part of me has wondered if here is any harm to the long term battery life in using the fast charger all of the time. So, being I have five batteries, and I haven’t been using but one tool at a time, I haven’t been using the fast charger at all. Based on your video I’m guessing you don’t have any reservations about using the fast charger all of the time?

[@TOOLMANTIMSWORKSHOP]

When I first started selling tools back 2005 MAKITA was the brand in my area they had just gone from the older 7.2v batteries long about 6” and about an 1.5” wide, do you remember those. It got to the point where it was cheaper to replace the tool with an entire kit then get one old battery. As far as quick chargers go I don’t really have any reservations about them. But to be honest I don’t use my Dewalt cordless that much in the winter mostly snow removal so as I need to charge a single I just slap it on my somewhat fast single charger. I have probably a dozen batteries half of which are 5ah or bigger so I will use this all summer for my landscaping jobs I’m not too worried about it. What shortening if a life span there might be is worth it for my situation. No you gave me a video idea :)

[@pedjmangolshahi1683]

Super happy with the speed.I’ve had it for a month and it made my jobsite charging runtime super easy though a bit pricey.

[@TOOLMANTIMSWORKSHOP]

Great to hear!

[@tooolboxx]

Be aware that it only attaches to the Tough Stack 1.0 system but not the Tough Stack 2.0 setup.

[@Alphasig336]

Get a smart plug and set an automation to turn off plug 6 hrs after turning on. So the rapid charger won’t destroy your batteries

[@TOOLMANTIMSWORKSHOP]

That’s a great idea

[@izzygirl9591]

That's a beauty Tim. I wonder if Santa would bring me one. Lol

[@TOOLMANTIMSWORKSHOP]

I can put a good word in for you :)

[@tim62744]

Ya lad brought me one to see if I can fix it half the charger stopped working and it looks like no spare parts .or boards

[@TOOLMANTIMSWORKSHOP]

If you can i send it back for warranty

[@charlesvanderwoude8745]

Can you leave on the charger on the unit when batteries not needed?

[@TOOLMANTIMSWORKSHOP]

Yes 100% it has a chip in in that shits it off when the batteries are full

[@tvrpaul71]

Question about the 5 AH battery charging in half hour, I was looking at the charge that this product has on Amazon and the Dewalt chart shows that a 5ah battery DCB 205 will charge in 50 minutes, I like your figure of 1/2 hour but?????

[@TOOLMANTIMSWORKSHOP]

I think it’s closer to 40-45 mins now after running it for a year I’m planning a one year later follow up review sometime soon but not sure why I calculated 30 mins when I did this ones.

[@douglopp3551]

Can you leave your batteries in the charger slots? Would they trickle charge and be safe leaving them there when not in use?

[@TOOLMANTIMSWORKSHOP]

I do all the time. It shuts off when the batteries are fully charged

[@Alphasig336]

It will lead to a single cell in being dead. I suggest putting a smart plug on this and setup automation to turn off 6 hrs off after turning on.

[@aiclives]

Is your inverter hardwired into the battery or cigarette lighter port

[@TOOLMANTIMSWORKSHOP]

My inverter in my truck is hardwire plug in my truck max 150 watts now I had and older truck when I filmed this video

[@efficcial]

What size screws would I need to mount it to the wall?

[@TOOLMANTIMSWORKSHOP]

I am 99% sure a normal #8 deck screw would work completely fine

[@Alphasig336]

The holes are not 16 inch on center.

[@mattcraztex9940]

Dose it connect to the Tough system 2.0 and 1.0?

[@TOOLMANTIMSWORKSHOP]

Yes it’s compatible with both systems

[@methowhomestead]

Are you sure?!? I just tried to attach my new charger to the 2.0 system and it’s a solid no go! Close ,but not! Tried it on 4 different boxes. But hey I’m only a guy that has only about 5000 job hours with my tough system, so maybe it’s me🫤

[@mattcraztex9940]

@@TOOLMANTIMSWORKSHOP It is not. I have bought one, it only mounts to 1.0 not 2.0

[@mattcraztex9940]

@@methowhomestead It is not. I have bought one, it only mounts to 1.0 not 2.0 If you need to have it part of the stack, put your 2.0 boxes below and get a 1.0 small box on top and mount it to that.

[@CMenzy]

Like dewalt tools the best

[@TOOLMANTIMSWORKSHOP]

I as well :)

[@MississippiJarhead]

I like them. In addition to 20v XR tools I have a porta-band, chop saw, and angle grinder. So far, I’ve had no trouble from any of them.

[@TOOLMANTIMSWORKSHOP]

What size chop saw did you go with and what do you think of the band saw i don’t really have a need for one at this time.

[@MississippiJarhead]

@@TOOLMANTIMSWORKSHOP The chop saw is a “14 and is strictly for metal. (I have a 10” (?) 1970’s era Craftsman miter saw for wood) The portaband is great but I could do most everything I’ve used it for with my grinder with cutoff disks, or sawzall. It’s real advantage is that it doesn’t make the mess a grinder does, and can cut something the sawzall would just shake back and forth.

[@BRENT3143945]

Are you in Canada?

[@TOOLMANTIMSWORKSHOP]

I am did my accent give it away :)

[@MrConradF]

That background moving a bit is distracting. Perhaps use a still shot from a tripod?

[@TOOLMANTIMSWORKSHOP]

Yeah the first few videos all used the same “experimental” footage lol I have plans to use static footage in the future although it will be warm enough to shoot in my garage by then :)

[@bennyRichardson-en3iy]

Don’t buy one , waste of money , lots of people having problems with them , half of charger stops working , mine lasted 13 months , so out of warranty . Not fit for purpose

[@TOOLMANTIMSWORKSHOP]

Thanks for sharing your experience min sis still going three years later I charge multiple batteries everyday

[@tvrpaul71]

WOW in just over a year April 2022 it is $256.79 for the US, thank you Joe Biden

[@TOOLMANTIMSWORKSHOP]

Yup I don’t think there is anything that has gone down in price in 2021-22

[@properfpv7160]

I just got one on eBay for $90 🤷‍♂️

[@marcowens3522]

@@properfpv7160 not the dewalt brand you got a cheap knock off one!

[@marcowens3522]

@@NoName-tx5gn no it ain't. It's on ebay for around $240 to $250 brand new.

[@marcowens3522]

@@NoName-tx5gn nothing wrong with eBay I usually buy from an dealer and don't have any problems.