do I need a special charger for the lith-ion battery
2018747
Yes, the charger comes with the cordless Dremel tool this battery is built for. The top of the battery in the picture fits down in to a uniquely shaped charging socket.
2018748
Assuming this is the same type of battery that came with your Dremel (and I know of no other battery that fits it), no, the charger that came with your Dremel is designed to work with it.
725763
No - you need to buy a charger that's compatible with the new batteries. The clue is in the color ! The old chargers will not charge the Li-ion batteries properly and in fact risk overcharging them and burning them out. The new chargers are infinitely better (with an overcharging protection circuit), and actually have revived my old Ni-Cd batteries when their original chargers wouldn't charge them anymore. I have a P-117 that I bought on eBay and have no hesitation in recommending it to you.
1444055
As I understand this type of batterires Lithium-Ion can be charge at any time without any damage because they don´t have memory efect, mine Works perfect and I charge it whenever I want
1172445
I'm not an expert but I'm 90% sure a you need a special charger for Lithium batteries. Remember what happened to that Boen jet. :)
679915
They need a Ni-MH charger. Be sure to use one that charges EACH battery independently or you'll likely burn a few out before their time. (Avoid using the Sanyo charger sold in the AA/AAA/Charger combination card as sold at Costco, etc.) Eneloop is the best Ni-MH battery out there, btw. Good luck.
784479
Your current charger will work just fine. No special charger is required. This battery has greatly improved the battery life.
2051375
I use just an old lithium ion battery charger by Energizer. They're they are rotated out in the rechargeable stash used to power all things that take AA batteries in our home.
2228083
I think it comes sufficiently charged. I do not recall having to do anything special. I have regular battery charger only, which should work for the battery.
2007516
No, this charger only charges nicad batteries. You will need to purchase Ryobi 18V "dual chemistry" chargers that will charge lithium ion AND nicad batteries.
806055
Not expert on battery but NiMH and Li-ion are very different type of battery. The Guide 10 Plus charger can only charge NiMH. You need to attach a different charger to use with the Solar charger for Li-ion. I would recommend you against getting this product simply because it's not useful at all.
2079375
I bought a Lithium Ion battery which fits my collection of 18v tools but not either of my 2 older chargers ...FYI.
156186
Thank you for your interest, yes, Lithium Ion batteries may be left on this charger until needed.Thank you,Hardware Sales
1489787
You need a 18650 baterry charger. They are just a set of 2 batteries no charger but those are one of the best batteries I've had tried for 18650 lithium ion batteries compared to others that I have purchased from amazon.
1074896
Yes. It uses a rechargeable lithum battery that must be charged in the special charger. If I can use it, it must be easy...
981618
I bought the Tenergy TN270 Li-ion 18500/18650/14500 Fast Battery Charger on amazon for $12.99. It works great and the batteries have kept the charge since last October.
567929
Sorry, but the LBXR36 36 volt battery does not come with a charger. It's assumed you already have the charger. Good luck.
2099983
I think you need this charger: Trustfire Multifunctional Universal Lithium Ion Rechargeable Battery Charger for CR123A, 16340, 14500, 10400,... because it can accommodate both of the batteries you mentioned. It is $9.98 from Amazon... No I don't work there... See: http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_2_5?url=search-alias%3Delectronics&field-keywords;=10440%20battery%20and%20charger&sprefix;=10440%2Celectronics%2C322 Cut and past this in your address box to get to the charger... I think you need this charger: Trustfire Multifunctional Universal Lithium Ion Rechargeable Battery Charger for CR123A, 16340, 14500, 10400,... because it can accommodate both of the batteries you mentioned. It is $9.98 from Amazon... No I don't work there... See: http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_2_5?url=search-alias%3Delectronics&field-keywords;=10440%20battery%20and%20charger&sprefix;=10440%2Celectronics%2C322... » Read More I think you need this charger: Trustfire Multifunctional Universal Lithium Ion Rechargeable Battery Charger for CR123A, 16340, 14500, 10400,... because it can accommodate both of the batteries you mentioned. It is $9.98 from Amazon... No I don't work there... See: http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_2_5?url=search-alias%3Delectronics&field-keywords;=10440%20battery%20and%20charger&sprefix;=10440%2Celectronics%2C322 Cut and past this in your address box to get to the charger... « Show Less