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RIDGID 18-Volt OCTANE Bluetooth 3.0 Ah Batteries (2-Pack) and Charger Kit with Tool Bag $149

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For those on the Ridgid platform, HD is selling a 2 pack of Octane 3AH batteries with charger and tool bag for $149.00.

Pros:

1. These are 21700 cell batteries which have more peak power than the typical 18650 cell batteries. All of the other Ridgid Batteries are 18650 cells with the exception of the new max output 8ah battery. These are great for short burst tools like Impact Drivers/wrench and drills.

2. These are a battery/charger combo so they are covered by the LSA.

Cons:

1. The Octane battery line is being discontinued so if the batteries die they will like be replaced by the new line of 18650 max output batteries. The replacement batteries will continue to work with all RIDGID 18V tools, as before, but there has been some question as to whether Octane tools will get the power boost that current Octane batteries give them.

Other than the rare clearance sale, one 3AH battery is typically $99.00 so for $50 bucks more you get an extra battery, charger, and the LSA.
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Created 05-21-2021 at 12:43 PM by random_shots
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Model: 18-Volt OCTANE Bluetooth 3.0 Ah Batteries (2-Pack) and Charger Kit with Tool Bag

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Selman
05-22-2021 at 11:17 AM.
05-22-2021 at 11:17 AM.
Quote from psharkauburn :
Didn't learn anything from it? I'd watch around the 5 - 6 minute mark again. You could always email the guy if you want him to test some specific make and model of something, it sounds like he has the specific torque test rig you care about.

I learned a great deal from it, but not in regards to the topic in this thread. The topic being, "Is the Ridgid 4ah battery actually capable of higher amperage output than the 3ah Octane as some people have claimed". He is definitely doing the proper testing I was hoping for.
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babyjay8495
05-22-2021 at 11:20 AM.
05-22-2021 at 11:20 AM.
I'm gonna hold off until the price goes down . I have plenty of batteries and don't need one currently but for the right price I'll bite
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lottathought
05-22-2021 at 11:46 AM.
05-22-2021 at 11:46 AM.
Quote from Pitbull329 :
Whoa, what? So the octane battery that came with my 1/2 impact wrench that I bought last year is going to become obsolete with their tools?

They are phasing out the Octane..but all of their batteries, including the Octane and versions prev to the Octane are going to continue to be compatible.


Also, they are bringing back a lifetime warranty on batteries..even if you just buy the battery.

But question...does the lifetime warranty include any battery that you buy as of now? Or will it only start with the new version?
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ericcire
05-22-2021 at 02:07 PM.
05-22-2021 at 02:07 PM.
Quote from Selman :
There was a commenter in a previous thread that owned both the 3ah Octane battery, conventional 4ah, and Octane 6ah batteries.

He claimed that the 4ah regular battery actually delivered more torque on his 1/2" impact than the 3ah Octane battery. He also said the 6ah Octane battery offered definitively more torque than either.

Until I see some actual measurements, I remain skeptical if the 3ah Octane battery is truly any better than a normal 4ah battery.
I had the exact same circumstance. I had my 3ah octane battery on my impact, full charge, and it couldn't break lose my crank pulley bolt.

For giggles, I took my older 4ah battery with 3/4 charge and it busted her loose!
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05-22-2021 at 09:01 PM.
05-22-2021 at 09:01 PM.
Quote from ScottB8972 :
Waiting for this kit at this price with a free tool...

Right, I bought this kit in 2019 day after black Friday for 149 with free octane circular saw. Hard pass even though last of the lsa octanes
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05-27-2021 at 10:10 AM.
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yep - this is the way.

This is the way
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sri69
05-28-2021 at 04:30 AM.
05-28-2021 at 04:30 AM.
Home Depot has the 4.0 and 2.0 battery combo for $100 at the moment. Not a super deal, but comparable to this one. I ordered to get a 4.0mAh for the vacuum.
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sueyko
06-20-2021 at 04:24 AM.
06-20-2021 at 04:24 AM.
Quote from lottathought :
They are phasing out the Octane..but all of their batteries, including the Octane and versions prev to the Octane are going to continue to be compatible.


Also, they are bringing back a lifetime warranty on batteries..even if you just buy the battery.

But question...does the lifetime warranty include any battery that you buy as of now? Or will it only start with the new version?

Does anyone know if the lifetime warranty includes any battery that you buy as of now Or will it only start with the new version?


I'm wondering the same as my local Home Depot has the 2 pack of 3amp octanes on clearance for $85 a pack.
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04-02-2022 at 08:06 AM.
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Quote from ericcire :
I had the exact same circumstance. I had my 3ah octane battery on my impact, full charge, and it couldn't break lose my crank pulley bolt.

For giggles, I took my older 4ah battery with 3/4 charge and it busted her loose!

What model impact wrench were you using? Many claim the 3ah were perhaps the best size to have - powerful for their size and weight. Looks like thats just an assumption due to the bat types in the 3ah.
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