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.
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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):
Community Reviews
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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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.
2 count 8amp
2 count 4amp
It is legit deal. Thank you...
Edit: each pack of two came with its own charger! It just wasn't pictured on the 8Ah box.
ETA: each set of batteries came with a charger, sorry for the mixup. Just to note, each charger is a different model, and each is different than my OG charger from years ago.
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I was able to apply for the 4AH battery kit LSA, but the 8AH battery kit kept throwing errors. I emailed them and, if I don't hear back by mid next week I'll call to see what's up.
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