The Ridgid 18V Max Output EXP batteries unleash extreme performance and are the best batteries in the Ridgid 18V system.(tabless cells create a more direct flow of energy to maximize power, runtime, and cell life while enabling faster charging)
This battery is compatibles w/ all Ridgid 18V tools
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The Ridgid 18V Max Output EXP batteries unleash extreme performance and are the best batteries in the Ridgid 18V system.(tabless cells create a more direct flow of energy to maximize power, runtime, and cell life while enabling faster charging)
This battery is compatibles w/ all Ridgid 18V tools
Offer valid while promotional price/supplies last
Additional Details
Product is eligible for return within 90 days of purchase
Ridgid's new 18V 8.0Ah EX Max Output battery pack stands out as a tabless 21700 cell upgrade with flat positive and negative sides, aimed at better power delivery than the older 8Ah EXP version. The price works out to about $10 per amp hour, which lines up well against comparable 8.0Ah packs, and the extra capacity should stretch runtime on thirsty tools like shop vacs and lights. Lifetime service agreement coverage now appears to apply to standalone batteries too, even without a charger or tool. A solid value if you want more runtime from Ridgid's 18V platform.
Owners of battery-hungry shop vacs and lights, because 8Ah capacity can stretch runtime well beyond 6Ah packs.
Yes. Standalone Ridgid batteries now qualify for LSA even when they do not come with a charger or another tool. The website also shows "lifetime," and the coverage change was confirmed directly with Ridgid reps.
Yes. This newly released 8Ah EX battery is the tabless version, marked with the orange "P" in EXP. The older 8Ah EXP pack had a gray "P" and was powered by 21700 cells instead.
At the same draw, an 8.0Ah battery should run about one-third longer than a 6.0Ah battery. For example, a portable vac that lasts about 15 minutes on 6.0Ah should get roughly 20 minutes on 8.0Ah.
Both the positive and negative sides are flat, instead of having a little protrusion on one side. That flat-contact design is part of the tabless construction aimed at better power delivery.
What's different between this and the previous 8ah exp battery? Aren't they both tabless?
No. This is just released yesterday. Look at the orange "P" in EXP. The only previous tabless battery Ridgid offered was the 4AH tabless with the orange "P" in EXP. The previous 8ah EXP was not tabless
No. This is just released yesterday. Look at the orange "P" in EXP. The only previous tabless battery Ridgid offered was the 4AH tabless with the orange "P" in EXP. The previous 8ah EXP was not tabless
I just looked and you're right! The 2pk 8ah exp battery pack (AC840080P) I have has gray P and says "powered by 21700 cells"
Good price. Prior, I think Ridgid didn't offer LSA for batteries-only purchase (had to be a kit, or at least a charger with it). Is that still the case, meaning no LSA with this deal?
Good price. Prior, I think Ridgid didn't offer LSA for batteries-only purchase (had to be a kit, or at least a charger with it). Is that still the case, meaning no LSA with this deal?
website says lifetime. I have lifetime on all my batteries but maybe they came in a kit
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Good price. Prior, I think Ridgid didn't offer LSA for batteries-only purchase (had to be a kit, or at least a charger with it). Is that still the case, meaning no LSA with this deal?
It changed a couple years ago. The standalone batteries now qualify, even if it doesnt come with a charger or another tool
I'm looking forward to trying on my portable vac. Love the vac, but only lasts 15min with 6.0. As a comparison, this price is the same as on dewalt 8.0 and cheaper that one forge 8.0
Actually somewhat close to $10/ah for 21700 cells. Seems like a solid deal. The shop vacs and lights seem to go through the 6ah's so fast. I was waiting for 8's at $10/ah but this seems like the way to go.
Essentially, supposed to be more connections for better power output, rather than the power having to be supplied through just two tabs like in the other batteries
Had to speak with multiple associates to find these as there wasn't a place on the shelf, or in the battery lockdown cage. They checked inventory and it supposedly wasn't supposed to be live yet. Found one associate that went to overstock up top and opened the box for me. Great deal for 8.0ah batteries for Ridgid.
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Ridgid's new 18V 8.0Ah EX Max Output battery pack stands out as a tabless 21700 cell upgrade with flat positive and negative sides, aimed at better power delivery than the older 8Ah EXP version. The price works out to about $10 per amp hour, which lines up well against comparable 8.0Ah packs, and the extra capacity should stretch runtime on thirsty tools like shop vacs and lights. Lifetime service agreement coverage now appears to apply to standalone batteries too, even without a charger or tool. A solid value if you want more runtime from Ridgid's 18V platform.
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