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Festool Chargers

Festool chargers keep your Festool 18V batteries turning over all day, so the saw, drill, or extractor remote doesn't die mid-task.

When you're bouncing between cuts, fixings, and snagging, downtime kills the day. These genuine Festool chargers are built for proper site use, with options from standard units to fast and AIRSTREAM charging to get packs back on the tools quickly.

Festool Battery Charging Times Explained

Festool battery charging times

If you are trying to work out how long Festool batteries take to charge, or whether a standard, rapid, or AIRSTREAM charger is worth it for your setup, our guide breaks it down clearly.

It covers Festool battery charging times, charger types, and how charging speed affects battery rotation when you are running saws, drills, and high draw kit on site.

Read the full Festool battery charging guide

What Are Festool Chargers Used For?

  • Keeping cordless kit working through long fit-out days by rotating batteries on charge while you're cutting, drilling, and fixing.
  • Speeding up turnaround on busy jobs with a Festool rapid charger or fast charger, so you are not waiting around for packs to catch up.
  • Replacing a lost or damaged Festool power tool charger with a genuine Festool charger replacement that matches the battery system you already run.
  • Running a cleaner, more organised van or workshop setup by dedicating a charger to each battery type and keeping packs topped up ready for the morning.

Choosing the Right Festool Charger

Sort the right Festool cordless charger by matching it to how you actually work, not what looks tidy on the shelf.

1. Standard vs Rapid Charging

If you are only topping up overnight or between small jobs, a standard Festool charger is fine. If you are on the tools all day with one or two battery packs, go rapid or fast charger so the charger keeps up with your cutting and fixing pace.

2. Battery Type Compatibility

Check you are buying a Festool charger for batteries that matches your platform, especially if you are running 18V Li ion packs. Do not assume every Festool battery charger suits every pack, because mixing systems is how you end up with a useless spare in the van.

3. AIRSTREAM Charging (When Time Matters)

If you are burning through batteries on high-draw tools, an AIRSTREAM charger is worth it because it is built around faster cooling and quicker turnaround. If your batteries are rarely getting hot, you will not see the same benefit, so spend the money where it saves you time.

Festool Chargers FAQs

Are these genuine Festool chargers, or third party copies?

These are genuine Festool chargers made to suit the Festool charging system, so you are not gambling on poor fit, odd charge behaviour, or warranty headaches that come with off-brand units.

Will a Festool charger work with all Festool 18V batteries?

Not always, so check the charger listing against your battery type before you buy. Festool 18V Li ion chargers are designed around specific battery families, and matching them properly avoids turning up on site with a charger that will not accept your pack.

Is a Festool rapid charger actually worth it on site?

Yes if you are running one tool hard with only a couple of batteries, because charge time becomes the bottleneck. If you have plenty of packs and you charge overnight, you will not feel the difference as much, so spend the money on extra batteries instead.

What is the point of a Festool AIRSTREAM charger compared to a standard charger?

It is built to manage heat and turnaround better when batteries come off the tool warm after heavy use. If you are doing repetitive cutting or drilling where packs are constantly cycling, it helps keep the day moving.

Can I use a Festool power tool charger as a direct replacement for one I have lost?

Yes, as long as you match the replacement charger to your battery platform and voltage. The safe way is to confirm your battery type first, then pick the correct Festool charger for batteries rather than guessing by plug shape.

Who Uses Festool Chargers?

  • Chippies and joiners running Festool cordless saws and drills, because a dead battery halfway through a run of doors or kitchens is a proper time-waster.
  • Shopfitters and fit-out teams who need reliable Festool battery charging on repeat, so the tools are always ready when the snag list starts piling up.
  • Site maintenance and facilities lads keeping a spare Festool battery charger in the van, because you cannot gamble on one charger when you are covering call-outs.

The Basics: Understanding Festool Battery Charging

Festool's charging system is about keeping battery health decent while still getting you back working fast. The main differences come down to speed and how the charger manages heat.

1. Standard Charging (Steady and Simple)

A standard Festool 18V charger gives you predictable charging for day-to-day use, which suits lads who charge overnight or keep multiple packs in rotation.

2. Rapid and Fast Charging (Keeping Up with Site Pace)

A Festool rapid charger is for when the charger has to keep up with you, not the other way round. It is the difference between swapping batteries and cracking on, versus standing there waiting for a green light.

3. AIRSTREAM Charging (Heat Management)

A Festool AIRSTREAM charger is designed to get hot packs back into a safe charging window quicker, which matters after heavy cutting or repetitive drilling where batteries are coming off warm.

Festool Charging Accessories That Save You Hassle

A couple of small add-ons make battery charging cleaner, faster to manage, and less likely to get damaged in the van.

1. Spare Genuine Festool Chargers

Keeping a second genuine Festool charger in the van or workshop stops the whole day going sideways when the only charger gets left on another job or takes a knock.

2. Extra Batteries to Match Your Charger

A Festool battery charger only helps if you have enough packs to rotate, so an extra 18V Li ion battery is the real fix for lads constantly waiting for charging to catch up.

Shop Festool Chargers at ITS

Whether you need a straight Festool charger replacement, a Festool rapid charger, or an AIRSTREAM unit to speed up battery charging, we stock the full range for the Festool system. It is all held in our own warehouse, in stock and ready for next day delivery so you can get back on the tools without losing time.

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Festool Chargers

Festool chargers keep your Festool 18V batteries turning over all day, so the saw, drill, or extractor remote doesn't die mid-task.

When you're bouncing between cuts, fixings, and snagging, downtime kills the day. These genuine Festool chargers are built for proper site use, with options from standard units to fast and AIRSTREAM charging to get packs back on the tools quickly.

Festool Battery Charging Times Explained

Festool battery charging times

If you are trying to work out how long Festool batteries take to charge, or whether a standard, rapid, or AIRSTREAM charger is worth it for your setup, our guide breaks it down clearly.

It covers Festool battery charging times, charger types, and how charging speed affects battery rotation when you are running saws, drills, and high draw kit on site.

Read the full Festool battery charging guide

What Are Festool Chargers Used For?

  • Keeping cordless kit working through long fit-out days by rotating batteries on charge while you're cutting, drilling, and fixing.
  • Speeding up turnaround on busy jobs with a Festool rapid charger or fast charger, so you are not waiting around for packs to catch up.
  • Replacing a lost or damaged Festool power tool charger with a genuine Festool charger replacement that matches the battery system you already run.
  • Running a cleaner, more organised van or workshop setup by dedicating a charger to each battery type and keeping packs topped up ready for the morning.

Choosing the Right Festool Charger

Sort the right Festool cordless charger by matching it to how you actually work, not what looks tidy on the shelf.

1. Standard vs Rapid Charging

If you are only topping up overnight or between small jobs, a standard Festool charger is fine. If you are on the tools all day with one or two battery packs, go rapid or fast charger so the charger keeps up with your cutting and fixing pace.

2. Battery Type Compatibility

Check you are buying a Festool charger for batteries that matches your platform, especially if you are running 18V Li ion packs. Do not assume every Festool battery charger suits every pack, because mixing systems is how you end up with a useless spare in the van.

3. AIRSTREAM Charging (When Time Matters)

If you are burning through batteries on high-draw tools, an AIRSTREAM charger is worth it because it is built around faster cooling and quicker turnaround. If your batteries are rarely getting hot, you will not see the same benefit, so spend the money where it saves you time.

Festool Chargers FAQs

Are these genuine Festool chargers, or third party copies?

These are genuine Festool chargers made to suit the Festool charging system, so you are not gambling on poor fit, odd charge behaviour, or warranty headaches that come with off-brand units.

Will a Festool charger work with all Festool 18V batteries?

Not always, so check the charger listing against your battery type before you buy. Festool 18V Li ion chargers are designed around specific battery families, and matching them properly avoids turning up on site with a charger that will not accept your pack.

Is a Festool rapid charger actually worth it on site?

Yes if you are running one tool hard with only a couple of batteries, because charge time becomes the bottleneck. If you have plenty of packs and you charge overnight, you will not feel the difference as much, so spend the money on extra batteries instead.

What is the point of a Festool AIRSTREAM charger compared to a standard charger?

It is built to manage heat and turnaround better when batteries come off the tool warm after heavy use. If you are doing repetitive cutting or drilling where packs are constantly cycling, it helps keep the day moving.

Can I use a Festool power tool charger as a direct replacement for one I have lost?

Yes, as long as you match the replacement charger to your battery platform and voltage. The safe way is to confirm your battery type first, then pick the correct Festool charger for batteries rather than guessing by plug shape.

Who Uses Festool Chargers?

  • Chippies and joiners running Festool cordless saws and drills, because a dead battery halfway through a run of doors or kitchens is a proper time-waster.
  • Shopfitters and fit-out teams who need reliable Festool battery charging on repeat, so the tools are always ready when the snag list starts piling up.
  • Site maintenance and facilities lads keeping a spare Festool battery charger in the van, because you cannot gamble on one charger when you are covering call-outs.

The Basics: Understanding Festool Battery Charging

Festool's charging system is about keeping battery health decent while still getting you back working fast. The main differences come down to speed and how the charger manages heat.

1. Standard Charging (Steady and Simple)

A standard Festool 18V charger gives you predictable charging for day-to-day use, which suits lads who charge overnight or keep multiple packs in rotation.

2. Rapid and Fast Charging (Keeping Up with Site Pace)

A Festool rapid charger is for when the charger has to keep up with you, not the other way round. It is the difference between swapping batteries and cracking on, versus standing there waiting for a green light.

3. AIRSTREAM Charging (Heat Management)

A Festool AIRSTREAM charger is designed to get hot packs back into a safe charging window quicker, which matters after heavy cutting or repetitive drilling where batteries are coming off warm.

Festool Charging Accessories That Save You Hassle

A couple of small add-ons make battery charging cleaner, faster to manage, and less likely to get damaged in the van.

1. Spare Genuine Festool Chargers

Keeping a second genuine Festool charger in the van or workshop stops the whole day going sideways when the only charger gets left on another job or takes a knock.

2. Extra Batteries to Match Your Charger

A Festool battery charger only helps if you have enough packs to rotate, so an extra 18V Li ion battery is the real fix for lads constantly waiting for charging to catch up.

Shop Festool Chargers at ITS

Whether you need a straight Festool charger replacement, a Festool rapid charger, or an AIRSTREAM unit to speed up battery charging, we stock the full range for the Festool system. It is all held in our own warehouse, in stock and ready for next day delivery so you can get back on the tools without losing time.

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