Help with Metabo HPT 36v

[Oresti]

I bought a Metabo HPT 36 volt impact wrench because I already have MHPT tools. My charger says it will charge the 36 volt multi volt batteries but when they are done charging, they only measure 18-20 volts on my multimeter. Wouldn’t my 36 volt battery read 36 volts? Thanks for the help.

 

[captaindiode]

The 36V multivolt pack is two 18V batteries in one case. If you put it on a 36V tool, the tool connects the batteries in series for 36V. If you put it on an 18V tool, the batteries are in parallel, for a longer run time.

 

[Oresti]

Ah, thank you very much!