24 Volt Battery Charger

[telboy1938]

Anyone know where I can buy a 24v battery charger for a Ferm FCDB-2400 Drill. The drill and 2 batteries are in excellent condition but the charger is "kn******d". Any help please? Tel

[Old_Geezer]

Failing a genuine article the electronic project DIY hobby sites might help. After all, how difficult can a charger be ? Probably just a transformer, few diodes, integrated circuit chip, and a power FET these days :-)

[Hymie]

If you know what you are doing – you could buy one of these and either make the necessary connections directly to the battery; or disconnect the innards of the defunct charger and connect the + and – from the charger output to the required terminals.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-KIDS-ESCOOTER-ELECTRIC-24v-SCOOTER-REPLACEMENT-BATTERY-AC-CHARGER-UK-PLUG-/180997794439?pt=UK_Sporting_Goods_Scooters_LE&;hash=item2a244f2a87

The battery pack is rated at 1.5Ah, so this charger (400mA) should fully charge a battery (from flat) in just over 4 hours.

[telboy1938]

The idea is fine part from the fact that the unit is moulded therefore needs braking open rather than removing screws. Thanks for suggestion though. Tel

[Old_Geezer]

Surely one would simply cut off the 24v plug and connect the bare wires to your Ferm FCDB-2400 ? I'm assuming it is current limited to 400mA, things may get a bit hot if it is not and the drill tries to get a higher current.