MaHa Powerex AA charger, get some eeloop batteries for it.
MaHa Powerex AA charger, get some eeloop batteries for it.
Cool thanks.
Cool thanks.
I never considered this even just for normal life. It seems like a useful idea to have something setup to just top off batteries and a few power banks/flashlights on a set schedule. I will be making something like this in the near future.
I wonder what other things could be added. Thanks for the idea.
I never considered this even just for normal life. It seems like a useful idea to have something setup to just top off batteries and a few power banks/flashlights on a set schedule. I will be making something like this in the near future.
I wonder what other things could be added. Thanks for the idea.
What's a good short wave radio that won't break the bank? Something solid, but not cheap Chinese crap, also not something overly expensive.
What's a good short wave radio that won't break the bank? Something solid, but not cheap Chinese crap, also not something overly expensive.
Is it really better to cycle power on a DeWalt charger than just let it sit with the "charged" indicator lit? It's a smart lithium charger so I'd think it would look at the battery voltage and make a good choice before it does anything stupid when it comes on, but I think it does the same if you just leave it plugged in no?
Is it really better to cycle power on a DeWalt charger than just let it sit with the "charged" indicator lit? It's a smart lithium charger so I'd think it would look at the battery voltage and make a good choice before it does anything stupid when it comes on, but I think it does the same if you just leave it plugged in no?
Makita, Dewalt, Milwaukee.
Rechargeable battery bay.
I would consider a solar panel setup if you're really worried about prepping. A small solar panel/battery/inverter would keep them charged and charging through the apocalypse.
Makita, Dewalt, Milwaukee.
Rechargeable battery bay.
I would consider a solar panel setup if you're really worried about prepping. A small solar panel/battery/inverter would keep them charged and charging through the apocalypse.
Ya, this isn't for prepping. Just basic small emergencies.
And I know Ryobi aren't the best but they work for me.
Ya, this isn't for prepping. Just basic small emergencies.
And I know Ryobi aren't the best but they work for me.
Ryobis are fine they make a good tool if you aren't lookin to drop a ton of money. I'd Def price check vs the big three though sometimes they aren't as expensive as you think.
Ryobis are fine they make a good tool if you aren't lookin to drop a ton of money. I'd Def price check vs the big three though sometimes they aren't as expensive as you think.
Ryobi tools are junk, If your prepping, and it looks like you are, you might want to consider a higher quality tool. My choice is Makita, huge number of tools that all run off the 18v LXT battery.
Also, that 6AH battery for a 800W inverter is going to give you mere minutes of AC power. My prep plan includes a couple 100W solar panels and an inverter with cig lighter ports and USB ports. I have a 12V charger for my 18V Makita batteries, It steps it up somehow. and I have rechargeable batteries (AA, AAA, D, etc) If SHTF I will yard out every car battery in town and hook them to my solar panels. I think it is most important to have 12v charging capability for everything.
Ryobi tools are junk, If your prepping, and it looks like you are, you might want to consider a higher quality tool. My choice is Makita, huge number of tools that all run off the 18v LXT battery.
Also, that 6AH battery for a 800W inverter is going to give you mere minutes of AC power. My prep plan includes a couple 100W solar panels and an inverter with cig lighter ports and USB ports. I have a 12V charger for my 18V Makita batteries, It steps it up somehow. and I have rechargeable batteries (AA, AAA, D, etc) If SHTF I will yard out every car battery in town and hook them to my solar panels. I think it is most important to have 12v charging capability for everything.
I know Ryobi aren't the best tools. Makita is great. But I don't run a shop. I use stuff maybe once a week or so. The price point and variety is good for what I need.
This stuff isn't for prepping. I agree that larger solar panels is a way better way to go for that. This is just for small emergencies and basic use.
The 6AH battery will work fine what I intended (originally for inflating camping mattresses).
I know Ryobi aren't the best tools. Makita is great. But I don't run a shop. I use stuff maybe once a week or so. The price point and variety is good for what I need.
This stuff isn't for prepping. I agree that larger solar panels is a way better way to go for that. This is just for small emergencies and basic use.
The 6AH battery will work fine what I intended (originally for inflating camping mattresses).
Right on. Get yourself this https://www.ryobitools.com/products/details/33287178780 and you will get much better power utilization out of that battery. You just use too much jumping 18v dc up to 120 AC. Efficiency is key in an emergency.
Right on. Get yourself this https://www.ryobitools.com/products/details/33287178780 and you will get much better power utilization out of that battery. You just use too much jumping 18v dc up to 120 AC. Efficiency is key in an emergency.
Ryobi 18v has more quantity, and more affordable lighting products than makita.
I have stuff from nearly every battery platform and can buy pretty much whatever I want in tools, and I still rock some ryobi. For rough construction I bring out the dewalt, and makita for the finish stuff
Ryobi 18v has more quantity, and more affordable lighting products than makita.
I have stuff from nearly every battery platform and can buy pretty much whatever I want in tools, and I still rock some ryobi. For rough construction I bring out the dewalt, and makita for the finish stuff
If that's the 40V Ryobi battery, that's only going to power an 800-Watt load for about 15 minutes.
If that's the 40V Ryobi battery, that's only going to power an 800-Watt load for about 15 minutes.
It's an 800W inverter, but I wouldn't be putting an 800W load on it.
It's an 800W inverter, but I wouldn't be putting an 800W load on it.
Okay let's chat. I bought a nice $300 60v DeWalt Sawzall. Way better than that Ryobi shit, right? Turns out my #1 use for it is sticking it in the sandy dirt to cut tree roots. What terrible use for an expensive tool. Sometimes Ryobi is exactly what you want.
Okay let's chat. I bought a nice $300 60v DeWalt Sawzall. Way better than that Ryobi shit, right? Turns out my #1 use for it is sticking it in the sandy dirt to cut tree roots. What terrible use for an expensive tool. Sometimes Ryobi is exactly what you want.
I disagree, Your dewalt will do a much better job at what you're doing than that ryobi ever will. You just need to be smart about blade selection. That is a great use for that tool if you're using it properly.
I disagree, Your dewalt will do a much better job at what you're doing than that ryobi ever will. You just need to be smart about blade selection. That is a great use for that tool if you're using it properly.
It does a great job. But the operating environment is full of grit and I don't know how long it will do a great job. I'll drill through sandpaper with my twenty cent Chinese bits but not with my American made ones that cost $5 and up, even though the American ones would last slightly longer. The Ryobi/DeWalt price difference isn't as great though and you may be right.
It does a great job. But the operating environment is full of grit and I don't know how long it will do a great job. I'll drill through sandpaper with my twenty cent Chinese bits but not with my American made ones that cost $5 and up, even though the American ones would last slightly longer. The Ryobi/DeWalt price difference isn't as great though and you may be right.
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