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2-Pk Ridgid 18V 8.0Ah EX Max Output Lithium-Ion Tabless Battery

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Home Depot has 2-Pack Ridgid 18V 8.0Ah EX Max Output Lithium Ion Tabless Battery (AC840081P) on sale for $179. Shipping is free.

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  • About the Deal
    • 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
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    • Product is eligible for return within 90 days of purchase

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Home Depot has 2-Pack Ridgid 18V 8.0Ah EX Max Output Lithium Ion Tabless Battery (AC840081P) on sale for $179. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member WittyHarrier1442 for finding this deal

Note, product may not be available in-store purchase

Editor's Notes

Written by Discombobulated | Staff
  • About the Deal
    • 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

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It changed a couple years ago. The standalone batteries now qualify, even if it doesnt come with a charger or another tool
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Ridgid's new 18V 8.0Ah EX Max Output batteries are the tabless version, marked with the orange P in EXP, unlike the older 8Ah EXP pack with the gray P and 21700 cells. The tabless design is meant to improve power delivery, and the flat positive and negative sides are a visible change. The price works out to about $10 per amp hour, which lines up well against comparable 8.0Ah packs. Standalone batteries now qualify for lifetime service agreement coverage, even without a charger or tool, making this a strong high capacity option for heavy draw tools.

  • The 8.0Ah upgrade can extend runtime from about 15 minutes on a 6.0Ah battery to roughly 20 minutes at the same draw.

    BraveTest551titansfk

  • The batteries are reportedly powered by 21700 cells, which supports the tabless variant distinction for this 8Ah pack.

    kalukolaWittyHarrier1442

  • Tabless construction uses more internal connections to support higher power output than two-tab designs.

    TheBliz

  • In-store pickup can still work when inventory is hard to find on shelves, since staff may pull stock from overstock and open the box.

    flyinoink

  • Lifetime coverage may depend on whether the batteries came in a kit, even though the website mentions lifetime.

    WittyHarrier1442grassroots_1

  • Tabless labeling can be confusing because the previous 8Ah EXP pack was not tabless, so checking the orange 'P' versus gray 'P' matters.

    WittyHarrier1442kalukola

  • LSA eligibility for batteries-only purchases may be unclear, since earlier Ridgid policies reportedly required a kit or at least a charger.

    BeamNDrP

  • Runtime expectations depend on the tool's draw, since a portable vac reportedly runs only about 15 minutes on a 6.0Ah battery.

    titansfk

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kalukola
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What's different between this and the previous 8ah exp battery? Aren't they both tabless?
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WittyHarrier1442Yesterday 12:48 PM
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Quote from kalukola View quoted comment :
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
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Quote from WittyHarrier1442 View quoted comment :
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"
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BeamNDrPYesterday 12:52 PM
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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?
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WittyHarrier1442Yesterday 12:55 PM
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Quote from BeamNDrP View quoted comment :
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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Quote from BeamNDrP View quoted comment :
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
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grassroots_1Yesterday 3:02 PM
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Quote from CoralHalibut9165 View quoted comment :
It changed a couple years ago. The standalone batteries now qualify, even if it doesnt come with a charger or another tool
This is correct. I have discussed directly with multiple Ridgid reps.

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Yesterday 3:04 PM
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titansfkYesterday 3:04 PM
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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
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BeamNDrPYesterday 4:29 PM
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Quote from CoralHalibut9165 View quoted comment :
It changed a couple years ago. The standalone batteries now qualify, even if it doesnt come with a charger or another tool
Thanks for confirming!
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IShouldBuyIndxFundsYesterday 4:49 PM
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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.

Thanks OP.
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LavenderPickle7682Yesterday 11:32 PM
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What does "tabless" actually mean?
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AquaFlower758Yesterday 11:54 PM
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I think I might be in for one plus extra 10% off for military
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TheBlizToday 2:58 AM
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Quote from LavenderPickle7682 View quoted comment :
What does "tabless" actually mean?
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
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kuriousangelToday 4:32 AM
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Showing $349 for me.

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flyinoinkToday 11:55 AM
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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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