Ridgid 18 Volt Lithium Ion Battery 130383001
- Ridgid 130383001
- 18 Volt Lithium Ion Rechargable Battery
- Use only with Ridgid R840091 Charger
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Ridgid 18 Volt Lithium Ion Battery 130383001
These little batteries are light, but they don’t last very long. I only get 2-3 hrs drill time and less on more power hungry tools like saws, great for a radio. They also wear out fast. If you use them hard they will only last a few months and then your off to your factory warranty center. I have had my drill for 18 months and have worn out 4 batteries, if they weren’t giving them away I would be very upset. Overall I still like the lightness of the batteries but that is it. They really need to come out with an improvement on this model. If I have a tough job for the battery tool I reach for the old NI CAD it heavy but it gets the job done. The “work hard till the end” is ok but it would be nice if you got a little warning that you were about to loose power. It is no fun to try to change the battery on a drill that is buried 2 or 3 inches into oak.
This is an authentic Ridgid lithium ion battery sold at half the price my local hardware stores carry it for. A great bargain, with a full warranty since it is new in packaging and not refurbished.
Lots of power, long shelf life, full power until the end, light weight,
you wouldn’t go back to a NiMh battery after using a drill with a lithium-ion. I have a Ridgid 18v hammer drill with the lithium-ion battery and never use my dewalt anymore. The dewalt battery always needs
charged before using, its a NiMh, doesn’t hold a charge long. The ridgid can set for months and still go for hours before charging. The BMW of drills.
I recently purchased the 4-piece ridgid combo pack for work and it comes with the same lithium-ion batteries shown here. I do electrical work on a Marine Base. I mainly use a screwdriver, so it’s not like I use these tools constantly. It just seems like everytime I go to use my tools, they need a charge. These batteries just don’t seem to hold a charge for very long. I always take the battery off of whatever tool I happened to be using at the time. That way the battery doesn’t drain as fast, but It doesn’t seem to really matter. These batteries should last alot longer than they do. Like the other review says, you’ll get about 2-3 hours of drill time maybe. Don’t get me wrong, I like my tool set. I just wish they’d last a little longer.
This item was just what my hubby needed and wanted. Just as advertised and very quick shipping. Would recommend.