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frontpagenismos14 posted Feb 02, 2023 04:45 AM
frontpagenismos14 posted Feb 02, 2023 04:45 AM

4-Pack Ryobi USB Lithium 2.0 Ah Rechargeable Batteries

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Home Depot has 4-Pack Ryobi USB Lithium 2.0 Ah Rechargeable Batteries (FVB201-FVB201) on sale for $34.97. Shipping is free, or select free store pickup where stock permits.

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Product Details:
  • Easy battery charging with any USB-C charging cable
  • On-board LED indicates charging status
  • Compatible with all RYOBI USB Lithium tools

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Home Depot has 4-Pack Ryobi USB Lithium 2.0 Ah Rechargeable Batteries (FVB201-FVB201) on sale for $34.97. Shipping is free, or select free store pickup where stock permits.

Thanks to Community Member nismos14 for finding this deal.

Note: Availability for free store pick up may vary by location.

Product Details:
  • Easy battery charging with any USB-C charging cable
  • On-board LED indicates charging status
  • Compatible with all RYOBI USB Lithium tools

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Written by powerfuldoppler | Staff
  • About this product:
    • 2-year manufacturer's warranty
  • Additional Note:

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Jaxidian
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Just since 18650 batteries have been mentioned a couple times already but nobody has mentioned it, it's worth mentioning that 18650 batteries are NOT meant to be consumer-used batteries. They lack the incredibly important protections for being resilient to both physical impacts and electrical problems. In other words, they don't have the armor/protection nor the electrical protection to "just use" them in their raw and native forms by consumers.

If you're building a protective enclosure and building power-protection circuitry to be used with 18650 batteries, that's great. And there are even be some 18650 batteries that do have such things built-in, but the far marjority of cheap ones do not and should be treated as though it's a drop, cheap charger, or power hiccup is likely to case a fueled fire/explosion. That's not to say they'll explode every time you drop them, but there have been a lot of fires recently because people think these are just "bigger and more powerful batteries that anybody can use". Despite cheap Chinese gear taking them, that's a pretty dangerous thing to use unless you're using them responsibly.

Now, should you do it? I can't say. That's up to you. Plenty of people have been just fine. But some have also lost their homes because they didn't realize this. So, it's up to you. I'm just posting this so you can make an informed decision. :-)

(This reply is not meant to single out HonestSoda100 - I'm just referring to that reference to the 18650 batteries. As HonestSoda100 suggests, there is quite a rabbit hole to go down if you do want to use 18650 batteries. This is why you have to pay such a high price for Ryobi's version of them. Or any other repackaged 18650 battery like this deal lists.)

Some sources:
- https://www.cpsc.gov/Newsroom/New...er-Devices
- (gruesome warning) https://www.nbcnews.com/health/he...s-n1032901
- https://www.today.com/news/loose-...or-t208884
- https://www.theatlantic.com/techn...ng/587005/
- https://battlebornbatteries.com/d...batteries/
luckydog97
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The use of Ah or mAh is misleading to a degree in terms of comparing capacity. Voltage is just as important. The capacity of a 2500mAh AA battery is 2.5Ah at around 1.3V lets say (which varies by cell chemistry and actually varies with discharge but that's a whole other discussion). That puts the watt hour capacity at roughly (2.5)*(1.3) = 3.25Wh per Ni-mH rechargeable AA. This is 2Ah at 18V, which is (2)*(18), or around 36Wh, which is around 11 2500mAh AAs worth of energy. A 2Ah battery is a lower capacity battery as well.

* Watt hours is a unit that is universally comparable, so you can compare everything from a AA to the battery pack on a Tesla model S accurately if compared in watt hours. Capacity can also vary with discharge current and temperature, but that is further down the rabbit hole.
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Then clearly this isn't for you if you have no idea what it is

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Feb 02, 2023 03:30 PM
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techhi2000Feb 02, 2023 03:30 PM
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Quote from horent135 :
You can charge without having tool inside. Just take out battery and charge it with usb-c cable.
Okay I didn't know there was a charging port on the battery itself. Lazy me for not checking. Thanks
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Feb 02, 2023 03:33 PM
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bargainnickFeb 02, 2023 03:33 PM
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Quote from techhi2000 :
Okay I didn't know there was a charging port on the battery itself. Lazy me for not checking. Thanks
I have the screwdriver and I have to remove the battery to charge it
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Feb 02, 2023 03:34 PM
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techhi2000Feb 02, 2023 03:34 PM
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Quote from bargainnick :
I have the screwdriver and I have to remove the battery to charge it
Okay. I was thinking of using these for hobby projects as a power source
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Feb 02, 2023 04:00 PM
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FasterDealsFeb 02, 2023 04:00 PM
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Quote from techhi2000 :
Anyone have a Link to the charger?
Yes but it's not on discount.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/RYOBI.../321369775

That said, I think these can be charged with common cell phone charging blocks and usb-c cables - but would need to confirm that's the case.
Feb 02, 2023 04:16 PM
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StuccoFeb 02, 2023 04:16 PM
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I wish there were more tools that use these.
Feb 02, 2023 04:55 PM
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HonestSoda100Feb 02, 2023 04:55 PM
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Quote from techhi2000 :
Okay. I was thinking of using these for hobby projects as a power source
Most use cases, you'd be better off diving down the 18650 rabbit hole.
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Feb 02, 2023 04:59 PM
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king_pariahFeb 02, 2023 04:59 PM
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Seems like these have massive potential...looks for the portable fan, flashlight,drink mixer/milk frother, shaving kit, Bluetooth speaker, etc
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Feb 02, 2023 07:20 PM
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ArbitrageIAFeb 02, 2023 07:20 PM
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Quote from Butcherboy :
I believe it's for this I got one from Direct Tools for $15 shipped
https://www.homedepot.com/p/RYOBI...lsrc=aw.ds [homedepot.com]
it looks like the one you're linking doesn't have removable batteries
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Feb 02, 2023 07:36 PM
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buekiebobFeb 02, 2023 07:36 PM
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Quote from FasterDeals :
Yes but it's not on discount.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/RYOBI.../321369775 [homedepot.com]

That said, I think these can be charged with common cell phone charging blocks and usb-c cables - but would need to confirm that's the case.
That link is to charger kit... charger plus one battery for $60.... can also save $20 by getting charger only for $40 here: https://www.homedepot.com/p/RYOBI.../321369265
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JaxidianFeb 02, 2023 09:28 PM
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Quote from HonestSoda100 :
Most use cases, you'd be better off diving down the 18650 rabbit hole.
Just since 18650 batteries have been mentioned a couple times already but nobody has mentioned it, it's worth mentioning that 18650 batteries are NOT meant to be consumer-used batteries. They lack the incredibly important protections for being resilient to both physical impacts and electrical problems. In other words, they don't have the armor/protection nor the electrical protection to "just use" them in their raw and native forms by consumers.

If you're building a protective enclosure and building power-protection circuitry to be used with 18650 batteries, that's great. And there are even be some 18650 batteries that do have such things built-in, but the far marjority of cheap ones do not and should be treated as though it's a drop, cheap charger, or power hiccup is likely to case a fueled fire/explosion. That's not to say they'll explode every time you drop them, but there have been a lot of fires recently because people think these are just "bigger and more powerful batteries that anybody can use". Despite cheap Chinese gear taking them, that's a pretty dangerous thing to use unless you're using them responsibly.

Now, should you do it? I can't say. That's up to you. Plenty of people have been just fine. But some have also lost their homes because they didn't realize this. So, it's up to you. I'm just posting this so you can make an informed decision. :-)

(This reply is not meant to single out HonestSoda100 - I'm just referring to that reference to the 18650 batteries. As HonestSoda100 suggests, there is quite a rabbit hole to go down if you do want to use 18650 batteries. This is why you have to pay such a high price for Ryobi's version of them. Or any other repackaged 18650 battery like this deal lists.)

Some sources:
- https://www.cpsc.gov/Newsroom/New...er-Devices
- (gruesome warning) https://www.nbcnews.com/health/he...s-n1032901
- https://www.today.com/news/loose-...or-t208884
- https://www.theatlantic.com/techn...ng/587005/
- https://battlebornbatteries.com/d...batteries/
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FaithfulHamster1779Feb 02, 2023 11:03 PM
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Quote from Stucco :
I wish there were more tools that use these.
The line just started and has some announced additions already. https://www.ryobitools.com/search...%20Lithium
Feb 03, 2023 01:35 AM
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elektronicFeb 03, 2023 01:35 AM
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No way this line of tools isn't dead in a year.
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StuccoFeb 03, 2023 01:38 AM
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Quote from FaithfulHamster1779 :
The line just started and has some announced additions already. https://www.ryobitools.com/search...%20Lithium
Ok some of those look pretty cool

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dpecsFeb 03, 2023 01:57 AM
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Okay I didn't see this mentioned or in the item details. Are these batteries backwards compatible with the older Ryobi line? the battery size looks similar.
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