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RIDGID MAX Output 18V Battery Starter Kit: 2x 8Ah EXP + 2x 4Ah + Charger
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Home Depot has RIDGID MAX Output 18V Lithium-ion Battery Starter Kit: 2x 8Ah EXP + 2x 4Ah + Charger (AC840080P-AC8609340SB) on sale for $171. Shipping is free.
Thanks to Community Member Taco_Doomsday for sharing this deal.
Note: The main photo on the product page incorrectly shows 2x 6Ah batteries instead of 2x 8Ah EXP batteries.
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Thanks to Community Member Taco_Doomsday for sharing this deal.
Note: The main photo on the product page incorrectly shows 2x 6Ah batteries instead of 2x 8Ah EXP batteries.
Product Details:
- MAX Output EXP is the most powerful battery RIDGID has ever built.
- Premium 21700 Lithium-Ion cells are engineered to maximize runtime and deliver up to 3X more power in high demand applications.
- Advanced Intelligent Electronics communicate directly with the tool to provide optimum performance when paired with brushless tools.
- THERMAGUARD Technology keeps the battery pack running cooler by utilizing advanced intelligent electronics and oversized heat sinks to remove built up heat.
- Durable pack design with reinforced housing shields the battery against tough jobsite conditions.
- Laser welded cell straps increases durability and extends battery life through improved temperature management.
- Integrated LED fuel gauge monitors runtime.
- 100% Compatible: Works with all RIDGID 18V Batteries, Tools and Chargers.
- Includes (links for reference only):
- 2x 8.0 Ah MAX Output EXP Lithium-Ion Batteries (AC840080)
- 2x 4.0Ah MAX Output Batteries (AC84004)
- Charger (AC86093)
Editor's Notes
Written by Nate650 | Staff- About this deal:
- Our research indicates that this deal is $107 less (38.5% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $278 when purchased separately at the time of this post.
- About this store:
- Additional notes:
- Please see the original post for additional details & give the wiki and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
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Home Depot has RIDGID MAX Output 18V Lithium-ion Battery Starter Kit: 2x 8Ah EXP + 2x 4Ah + Charger (AC840080P-AC8609340SB) on sale for $171. Shipping is free.
Thanks to Community Member Taco_Doomsday for sharing this deal.
Note: The main photo on the product page incorrectly shows 2x 6Ah batteries instead of 2x 8Ah EXP batteries.
Product Details:
Thanks to Community Member Taco_Doomsday for sharing this deal.
Note: The main photo on the product page incorrectly shows 2x 6Ah batteries instead of 2x 8Ah EXP batteries.
Product Details:
- MAX Output EXP is the most powerful battery RIDGID has ever built.
- Premium 21700 Lithium-Ion cells are engineered to maximize runtime and deliver up to 3X more power in high demand applications.
- Advanced Intelligent Electronics communicate directly with the tool to provide optimum performance when paired with brushless tools.
- THERMAGUARD Technology keeps the battery pack running cooler by utilizing advanced intelligent electronics and oversized heat sinks to remove built up heat.
- Durable pack design with reinforced housing shields the battery against tough jobsite conditions.
- Laser welded cell straps increases durability and extends battery life through improved temperature management.
- Integrated LED fuel gauge monitors runtime.
- 100% Compatible: Works with all RIDGID 18V Batteries, Tools and Chargers.
- Includes (links for reference only):
- 2x 8.0 Ah MAX Output EXP Lithium-Ion Batteries (AC840080)
- 2x 4.0Ah MAX Output Batteries (AC84004)
- Charger (AC86093)
Editor's Notes
Written by Nate650 | Staff- About this deal:
- Our research indicates that this deal is $107 less (38.5% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $278 when purchased separately at the time of this post.
- About this store:
- Additional notes:
- Please see the original post for additional details & give the wiki and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
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This Ridgid 18V starter kit stands out for high capacity batteries and unusually strong value, especially for tools that drain fast like blowers, shop vacs, trimmers, and rear handle saws. The 8Ah packs are described as beasts with noticeably better runtime and power than 4Ah batteries, and the included charger adds extra utility. The main caveats are weight and some listing confusion, since the pictures and box did not always match the contents. Registration for the lifetime warranty also came up as an important step.
Homeowners building a cordless tool fleet, because the 8Ah batteries deliver noticeably longer runtime and stronger power for blowers, vacuums, trimmers, and shop vacs.
Cordless tool owners who need backup charging during outages, because each battery set includes a charger and can speed up recharging when power is out.
Ridgid ecosystem users who want longer runtime without swapping packs, because the 8Ah batteries fit high-drain tools and extend use between changes.
Battery-heavy DIYers who want maximum capacity per dollar, because the kit works out to about $7.125 per amp-hour and beats a $10 per amp-hour rule of thumb.
Shoppers who need a perfectly clean, single-box delivery, because some orders arrived partial, in retail packaging, or with unclear prior opening.
Buyers who need a guaranteed complete shipment on the first delivery, because some orders arrived with only part of the kit before the rest showed up later.
Users who need a lightweight battery on handheld tools, because the 8Ah packs are heavy on blowers and wackers.
Owners who want hassle-free warranty registration, because the 8Ah kit can throw errors when applying for LSA.
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It currently shows shipped with a delivery of Wed.
Essentially, the retailers make chunks of deliveries available, and the "100% independent contractors" bid on them. Lowest price wins. So you're dealing with people making pennies per delivery, often times in rural areas where traditional mailing like USPS, UPS, or Fedex are cost prohibitive (in comparison to these discount services).
You never get the same delivery person twice, they DO NOT read delivery instructions, etc. If it's delivered incorrectly (wrong address), you're stuck. Home Depot tells you to "take it up with the credit card company". HD does NOT care. Walmart and Amazon are better, and they make things right.
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What's odd, and annoying, is that the batteries were shipped in the original stock box. Luckily no damage, but I can't tell if it's been previously opened or not.
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Came shipped in a HD cardboard box -- not the bare product box like some others.
Essentially, the retailers make chunks of deliveries available, and the "100% independent contractors" bid on them. Lowest price wins. So you're dealing with people making pennies per delivery, often times in rural areas where traditional mailing like USPS, UPS, or Fedex are cost prohibitive (in comparison to these discount services).
You never get the same delivery person twice, they DO NOT read delivery instructions, etc. If it's delivered incorrectly (wrong address), you're stuck. Home Depot tells you to "take it up with the credit card company". HD does NOT care. Walmart and Amazon are better, and they make things right.
Expect things to go in circles for DAYS. Be prepared to go onto Twitter for some public shaming @ their customer service handle. It's about the ONLY way I've gotten results.
You want HD to fix it -- they usually won't. You need your credit card company to do a chargeback. HD is one of the worst companies to deal with when it comes to customer service complaints.
And as soon as you do a chargeback, you get banned as a customer.
I received two products:
1) 8.0 Ah MAX Output EXP x2 + Charger x1
2) 4.0 Ah MAX Output x2 + Charger x1
I'm done with getting RIdgid batteries. I will stop buying Ridgid batteries...UNTIL the next slick deal comes along.
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Thank you again @Taco_Doomsday for posting this deal.
I received two products:
1) 8.0 Ah MAX Output EXP x2 + Charger x1
2) 4.0 Ah MAX Output EXP x2 + Charger x1
I'm done with getting RIdgid batteries. I will stop buying Ridgid batteries...UNTIL the next slick deal comes along.
Thank you again @Taco_Doomsday for posting this deal.
You got 2x of the new 4Ah EXP tabless cell battery? The AC840041?
You got 2x of the new 4Ah EXP tabless cell battery? The AC840041?
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