Drill Charger Timer

I use the same setup to run an IR heater element and another for my glue pot. 1 hour is plenty of time to heat either. If I forget to turn it off, no problem…

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that’s a great idea
why didn’t I think of that?

-- Emmett, from Georgia

dang thats a good idea! im always forgetting to unplug my chargers!

That is an ingenious idea to make battery charging safer. I have read quite a few articles about guys setting their houses on fire from battery chargers..especially these new Lithium Ion batteries. This is a great, mechanical, set it and forget it set up. Thanks for sharing.

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wow nice setup. Can you blog about how you made this little devise? I think it would help alot of LJers including me.

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That’s a great idea!. Not only does it make charging safer and extend the life of the charger, but it also saves energy.

-- Brian in Leesburg, GA

Check the manual for your battery chargers .. some do this automatically. Although most do not.

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This is so cool, and will probably give you a pm on the infor. thank for posting and sharing BC

Don,

This looks like a great idea, but I’m just a little confused. Why can’t I just plug my rechargeables into the timer I use on my lights to automatically turn my charger off?

L/W

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The lamp timer may work fine, but be careful not to overload it

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Wonderful solution

-- Norman

Nice Idea, but couldn’t you just plug you charger into an ordinary light timer and when you charge your battery set timer on for as long as you want it to charge?

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I have often wondered why someone hasn’t made a device like this or built it into the charger. Leaving them on all the time is just part of the phantom power consumption that goes on in our homes. All those little transformers for cell phones, cameras, printers, calculators, etc. etc.

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wow, that is a great idea!!!

-- Tim, Nevada MO

Great Idea!!!

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