Recharges completely in 3 to 4½ hours. A partially discharged battery returns to full capacity in 2 to 2 hours. Nickel cadmium battery withstands high-rate charging with out damage. Fully charged unit can make up to 125 electronic jouints per charge. Cordless soldering iron, recharging stand with wall plug transformer, #7545 tip,#7546 tip, and instructions.