$120 Ryobi 6AH HP+ with free Brushless Tool

[rippledabs]

Looks like sweet new deal. Buy the new 6AH HP+ and get a free tool. I'm going to pick up that angle grinder.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Ryobi-1...ut-Off-Tool-Angle-Grinder-P151-P423/307572207


https://www.homedepot.com/s/ryobi%20hp%20bonus?NCNI-5

Looks like the brushless tools can take advantage of the hp+ for more power.

 

[Buy2Much]

Nice Find!

I got the p423 grinder myself!
Thanks!

 

[tyme2par4]

if you search for "ryobi bonus" it will show you all of the available Ryobi bundles.
I picked up the 3 gal vacuum last week because I thought it may be useful.
I already have or don't need any of the others.

 

[mark883]

I like my 3gal vac. Just wish it could use a bag. Battery sucker! Use at least a 4ah

 

[mark883]

Anyone know if the LP 'torpedo' heater counts as a freebee? I might like one, but I'm betting the fan isn't a crazy turbo-blow heater like a plug-in model.

 

[Distrophe]

Anyone know if the LP 'torpedo' heater counts as a freebee? I might like one, but I'm betting the fan isn't a crazy turbo-blow heater like a plug-in model.

Not unless you convince HD. I put a 6ah batt & the heater in cart, nothing. These kits w/ a "free" extra are "together" so it's different than the solo drill where you pick from a huge selection of extras. Some kits are better values. The 6ah w/ 2x4ah is good. $120 for 6ah 2pk is ok if going by AH/$. I feel like buying a few things just for co-workers.
Edit; the grinder is 1 thing that the 4ah isn't quite good enough.

 

[Farmall450]

Not a terrible deal but not really a steal unless you already have Ryobi, imo.

Maybe if you got the vacuum or chopsaw, a one of that you have time to charge in between.

 

[winlinmac]

These will probably be reproducible in stores on or around Black Friday

Not unless you convince HD. I put a 6ah batt & the heater in cart, nothing. These kits w/ a "free" extra are "together" so it's different than the solo drill where you pick from a huge selection of extras. Some kits are better values. The 6ah w/ 2x4ah is good. $120 for 6ah 2pk is ok if going by AH/$. I feel like buying a few things just for co-workers.
Edit; the grinder is 1 thing that the 4ah isn't quite good enough.

 

[Bendibal]

Edit; the grinder is 1 thing that the 4ah isn't quite good enough.

I have the grinder, and always use the 4ah battery with it. It really is great, for 5 minutes. I also killed a 4ah battery while using it with the grinder. Now it just flashes error on the smart charger. I am excited to try the new batteries.

 

[thehighwayman]

There’s a bonus with one 4ah batt, and one with two.
Strange.
IMO the best use for this ryobi stuff is for paperweights. My grandfather has a bunch, and you never know when the things are just going to die. Last week I needed to drive 7 self drilling screws. Used three batteries on 5 screws before I went and got my dewalt.

 

[DTuck]

There’s a bonus with one 4ah batt, and one with two.
Strange.
IMO the best use for this ryobi stuff is for paperweights. My grandfather has a bunch, and you never know when the things are just going to die. Last week I needed to drive 7 self drilling screws. Used three batteries on 5 screws before I went and got my dewalt.

LOL. I have a very good friend who uses them (brushless ryobi) everyday as a professional contractor.

 

[tyme2par4]

There’s a bonus with one 4ah batt, and one with two.
Strange.
IMO the best use for this ryobi stuff is for paperweights. My grandfather has a bunch, and you never know when the things are just going to die. Last week I needed to drive 7 self drilling screws. Used three batteries on 5 screws before I went and got my dewalt.

Sounds like your grandfather forgot to charge his batteries...
My dad has had ryobi tools for 20 years. His drill and circular saw from his original combo kit (back in the NiCad days) are still kicking. The recip saw jammed when he was renovating his bathroom so he bought a new one. I fixed it easily and had it for another 5 years before I finally smoked it last year destroying an old hot tub.
Plus, for less than half the price, I don't expect them to last forever.

 

[rippledabs]

I have the grinder, and always use the 4ah battery with it. It really is great, for 5 minutes. I also killed a 4ah battery while using it with the grinder. Now it just flashes error on the smart charger. I am excited to try the new batteries.

Scary. I use the 4AH ryobi batteries in my electric bike and pull a constant 25amps with no problems. These grinders must be pulling out even higher current than that.

But check out this video starting at 3:00 mins. The 6AH battery greatly improves the performance of the brushless circular saw.

Probably the same for the grinder/recip/drill

 

[Voi]

I use the 4AH ryobi batteries in my electric bike and pull a constant 25amps with no problems.

Are you using more than one in series? Do you have a build thread on that?

I want to build electric bikes for my boys and I have so many 5.0 amp-hour tool batteries it seems like I should use them.

 

[95m3ltw]

IMO the best use for this ryobi stuff is for paperweights. My grandfather has a bunch, and you never know when the things are just going to die. Last week I needed to drive 7 self drilling screws. Used three batteries on 5 screws before I went and got my dewalt.

That is an exception, not the rule. I have tons of Milwaukee that I use in a professional manner but have 8-10 Ryobi tools and more batteries, since the introduction of the Li batteries, only had 2 fail after years of use. I also see many contractors(commercial/successful companies, not Joe Bob framer) using Ryobi simply due to the durability of the Li battery packs compared to Milwaukee and Dewalt. I was surprised by the number of steel erectors that use Ryobi specifically for drilling/screwing.

I would be more concerned on your Grandfather and how he treats batteries.

 

[Bendibal]

For those in the midwest, Meijer has a coupon in Mperks for 10% off at least $50 in gift card purchases. Buy your HD cards, and save even more on this deal. Only valid 11/8-11/10.

 

[bubinga]

Is This The Same Del as A few weeks Ago only less Money,
$199.00 For battery and charger, Get A Free tool,
or This Must Be Battery Only?.............Right?

 

[bubinga]

There’s a bonus with one 4ah batt, and one with two.
Strange.
IMO the best use for this ryobi stuff is for paperweights. My grandfather has a bunch, and you never know when the things are just going to die. Last week I needed to drive 7 self drilling screws. Used three batteries on 5 screws before I went and got my dewalt.

LOL. I have a very good friend who uses them (brushless ryobi) everyday as a professional contractor.

Sounds like your grandfather forgot to charge his batteries...
My dad has had ryobi tools for 20 years. His drill and circular saw from his original combo kit (back in the NiCad days) are still kicking. The recip saw jammed when he was renovating his bathroom so he bought a new one. I fixed it easily and had it for another 5 years before I finally smoked it last year destroying an old hot tub.
Plus, for less than half the price, I don't expect them to last forever.

That is an exception, not the rule. I have tons of Milwaukee that I use in a professional manner but have 8-10 Ryobi tools and more batteries, since the introduction of the Li batteries, only had 2 fail after years of use. I also see many contractors(commercial/successful companies, not Joe Bob framer) using Ryobi simply due to the durability of the Li battery packs compared to Milwaukee and Dewalt. I was surprised by the number of steel erectors that use Ryobi specifically for drilling/screwing.

I would be more concerned on your Grandfather and how he treats batteries.

I Have The $100.00 1/2" drive Impact from last Christmas, and IM0 It Kicks ****! And IIRC its a smaller MAh battery

 

[bubinga]

Is This The Same Del as A few weeks Ago only less Money,
$199.00 For battery and charger, Get A Free tool,
or This Must Be Battery Only?.............Right?

NO! Looks Like The Same Dang Thing!
I didn't pick Up My $200.00 set yet, If this is the case, I should buy This Deal, and cancel My $200.00 "Deal" 0r am I missing something?

 

[rippledabs]

Are you using more than one in series? Do you have a build thread on that?

I want to build electric bikes for my boys and I have so many 5.0 amp-hour tool batteries it seems like I should use them.

*** Sorry for being Off-Topic ***

It's nothing special. 3x 4AH Ryobi batteries in series to make it 54V. Max power is 54V x 25A ~ 1350Watts, but I usually cruise at 9A @ 26-28mph. Gets me about 11 mile range which is enough to get to work and back for me.

I use Ryobi batteries because the low-voltage cutoff is built into the battery instead of built into the tool like Milwaukee and Dewalt. However, I did pull the switch and electronics out of an old M18 sawzall and wired it into my kid's powerwheel. It's a M18-powered little beast now with variable throttle, and the sawzall electronics has the voltage cutoff so I don't kill the battery by accident.

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[z0r]

I did a 36V 500W e-bike with two M18 batteries. The controller has a voltage cutoff and the batteries I use are matched in terms of being bought at the same time and having the same use so it works fine. I get about 16 miles range from 2x 9.0Ah at full throttle. Could do a bit over 20 miles going slow but once you have power it's addictive and I find myself just maxing it out. 500 watts from premium milwaukee cells in this configuration is rather... unstressed, the bike could probably be much higher powered, but it would then be illegal to ride on bike paths in my state.

I used gutted USB power adapters as the connectors for the batteries. Bike kit is the ebikeling 36V 500W brushless which is about the cheapest kit there is. I can't really recommend it as the wiring is dodgy (small wires and PC-spec connectors) but it's a good foot in the door to experiment with. You could convert an existing bike with this kit and some usb power adapters for $250 and use batteries you already own.

 

[Voi]

*** Sorry for being Off-Topic

Rippledabs & z0r,

I'll start a thread in Free Parking when I'm feeling better. I'll post back to this thread if it doesn't get your attention.

 

[Rarified27]

I was hoping they'd eventually do something like this- bundles where you have to buy whatever drill to get anything else do nothing for me and a lot of others because the last thing I need is another drill.

Definitely taking advantage of this one for batteries. $119 for a 6ah and two 4ah? Nice.