With high amp-hour batteries, efficient brushed and brushless motors, and 36V (18V X2) LXT® technology, Makita 18V LXT® tools not only meet corded demands, they can exceed the performance of corded, all while remaining in a single cordless platform powered by the industry's fastest-charging 18V lithium-ion batteries. Pop the milk and perishables in the box and you have no need to race home to stop them melting or going off. hours at 5 oC (normal fridge temperature), and 6 hours at 60 oC (runtimes shown are based on the box being pre-cooled – runtimes will be reduced if cooling from room temperature. The Makita DCW180 LXT Cooler and Warmer Box can be powered by 2 x 18V batteries (not supplied), a car cigarette's lighter or mains. The cooler/warmer features an LED display to clearly show the inside temperature and battery fuel gauge.

The DCW180 is built tough and can be used as a seat and has twin cup holders to help prevent any valuable spillage. The heater/cooler box can be operated from the cigarette lighter/accessory socket of your car or truck, and is compatible with both 12V and 24V vehicles. The DCW180 has a generous 20-litre capacity, enough for 30 standard cans, a sealed and insulated lid and the battery compartment has a USB socket to keep your devices topped up and storage for the power leads and carry strap.The box has a handy USB Output socket for charging your phone or smart device and to finish it off, an incredibly useful bottle opener is built into the side. The 18V 20L Cooler and Warmer is a versatile unit with plenty of space for cooling or warming your food and drink. With an efficient cooling function there are 5 preset internal temperature settings between -18C and -10C, as well as a warming function of 60C.

The cooler's storing capacity is 20 L, so it can easily fit up to 20 pieces of 500 ml bottles in it. The cooler box can be powered with Makita 18V LXT batteries, which are also used in the vast range of Makita LXT tools. With a range of seven temperature settings to keep contents either cool or warm, this cooler also has a USB output port, and an LED display which shows the inside temperature and battery fuel gauge. By putting the cans in first, including tall containers such as milk, and then packing thinner things like cheese and bacon in between the cans the space is better utilised.The Cooler/Warmer has four cooling modes capable of holding constant temperatures of 15°F, 30°F, 40°F, and 50°F, while also having two warming modes capable of 130°F and 140°F. The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products. With five cooling temperature settings and two warming settings you can be sure that what ever you choose to put inside will be kept at the optimal temperature.

David is a renewables and ventilation installer, with over 35 years experience, and is a long-standing contributor to Homebuilding and Renovating magazine. Alternatively it would be ideal for the LXT battery owner to go camping, where it can be powered from the car 12V socket on the way, then kept running from 18V LXT batteries after the car is switched off. The battery box is equipped with a lid for protection of battery against water, IPX4 water resistance when closed. He works with architects, builders, self builders and renovators, and designs and project manages the installation of ventilation and heating systems to achieve the most energy efficient and cost effective outcome for every home.A powered cooler box is usually a cooler box with a fan that blows air over a metal surface and evaporative cooling results. The DCW180Z is equipped with five inside cooling temperatures and two inside warming temperature settings, with LED display for a clear view of the inside temperature and battery fuel gauge, battery cover for protection against splashes and dirt and built in bottle opener.

Impressive runtimes with two 5Ah batteries are 14 hours at 5 degrees, 4 hours at -18 degrees and 4 hours at +60 degrees and can be further increased by utilising mains and automotive power before going cordless. They strive for innovation in products to fulfil the needs of professional tradespeople around the world.The cooling space is accessed via a top lid with a separate top lid to access the battery compartment. The box has a handy USB charging port in the battery compartment so you can charge your phone and it also has a convenient bottle opener attached to the outside box.