oh ya buddy! You have to register the tools upon purchase and all of that. Many ppl get upset because they do not play by the rules. While it is all a bit of a hassle, the returns have been worth it for me.
👍👍 good question- not sure if they will keep the batteries the same. I was a makita user, 2 sets of batteries failed. Cost more than a new Bosch lithium ion drill set on sale at Lowe’s . Been using Bosch ever since. They don’t have issues with battery drain- leave many of my tools hooked up. Bosch doesn’t t have a great selection of tools in the 18v platform- but I have the basics. Drill, driver, recip saw, circ saw and grinder. Batteries have remained the same for 20 years now. I am still using the original 1.5 ah batteries that came with that drill. Never had a battery failure yet- picked up several additional batteries. Recently picked up a ryobi pole saw and some additional batteries. Figure anything Bosch doesn’t have, will opt for ryobi. The quality is good enough for what I do and the price is typically reasonable. They have a great selection of tools- anything you can think of, ryobi probably makes it.
Right on! I have my Ryobi pole saw as well but really do wish it was either the Ridgid platform or even the ECHO now. I really dislike having numerous types of packs and chargers laying around. Sounds like you have a good set. The last setup of Bosch that I used was the excellent 12v impacts they had 20 years ago. I believe they were the first to broadly market the small impacts. They were a great tool!
The original battery warranty and fact they've maintained interchangeability is awesome for Ridgid! The parasitic draw issue would be super annoying tho and is not something I've experienced with the few cordless tools I have or have had.
It is certainly quite annoying for sure. I really dislike that I even have to think about it. Interesting that in the comment section, there are others with the same tools without the issue. If I get too annoyed, I will purse doing something about it.
Five year warranty on battery is really good to have. Life time even better. They came a long way since the first 18 volt drill. Ridget seems to be reliable.
I have a Hart 1/2 in impact for my car and truck tires battery is probably 4 years old and still works great. My impact is Harbor Freight battery 3 years old still works great and my drill is a Hyper tough cheap Wal-Mart 2 years old still works great. The batteries don't drain on any of them. Hope they work for years to come!
for small quick project little use battery ok. for all day squeezing trigger, hell no , cant buy 10 batteries at 200 apiece or more(milwilkilmee) and chainsaw , i would freeze to death trying to keep enough with electric saw. milwalkee saw $350 3 12amp hour battery $750, chain $35. echo cs400 $350, gas 1 gallon $5 with mix oil, $5 bar oil, $23 2 chains , gas saw will cut many loads while battery may get you one.
Got to select what is right for you as the user. I would say that if you cut wood for heat, you should likely have a couple of saw options laying around should there be trouble. Thank you for watching!
You do not see Ridgid tools in the UK, even the German Brands are making tools in China! My Flex tools do not seem to drain the battery. I am on the fence regarding battery garden/forest tools. I think in a few years they may be viable in small chainsaws.
I know that in Australia, Ridgid stuff is branded AEG and I was thinking there was some of that over in the EU as well. I do not however think there is a warranty like there is here in the states. Thank very much sir!
Awesome. If you look, the tools are identical. They actually had the chainsaw and string trimmer well before we had them in the states. Many of the Ridgid tools actually share internals with some of the Milwaukee tools as well. Truly is an unknown brand IMO. Their tool selection should be better. Ryobi, same parent company has way more stuff for sure.
I really hate to admit it, but when 4 of my Bosch 18V batteries took a dive after light use and maybe 5 or 6 months, I bought China clone batteries.I can buy 3 larger clone batteries for the price of one of the real thing
I like how they kept the same style when you put the 20 year old battery on the drill. That's really awesome
That is what I have thought. Had they been changing em out numerous times, I would have likely thought about going elsewhere.
I did not know ridgid had a lifetime warranty that's great
oh ya buddy! You have to register the tools upon purchase and all of that. Many ppl get upset because they do not play by the rules. While it is all a bit of a hassle, the returns have been worth it for me.
That’s cool that rigid has kept the same format on batteries!
For sure and the warranty cannot be beat!
👍👍 good question- not sure if they will keep the batteries the same. I was a makita user, 2 sets of batteries failed. Cost more than a new Bosch lithium ion drill set on sale at Lowe’s . Been using Bosch ever since. They don’t have issues with battery drain- leave many of my tools hooked up. Bosch doesn’t t have a great selection of tools in the 18v platform- but I have the basics. Drill, driver, recip saw, circ saw and grinder. Batteries have remained the same for 20 years now. I am still using the original 1.5 ah batteries that came with that drill. Never had a battery failure yet- picked up several additional batteries.
Recently picked up a ryobi pole saw and some additional batteries. Figure anything Bosch doesn’t have, will opt for ryobi. The quality is good enough for what I do and the price is typically reasonable. They have a great selection of tools- anything you can think of, ryobi probably makes it.
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Right on! I have my Ryobi pole saw as well but really do wish it was either the Ridgid platform or even the ECHO now. I really dislike having numerous types of packs and chargers laying around. Sounds like you have a good set. The last setup of Bosch that I used was the excellent 12v impacts they had 20 years ago. I believe they were the first to broadly market the small impacts. They were a great tool!
The original battery warranty and fact they've maintained interchangeability is awesome for Ridgid! The parasitic draw issue would be super annoying tho and is not something I've experienced with the few cordless tools I have or have had.
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It is certainly quite annoying for sure. I really dislike that I even have to think about it. Interesting that in the comment section, there are others with the same tools without the issue. If I get too annoyed, I will purse doing something about it.
Five year warranty on battery is really good to have. Life time even better. They came a long way since the first 18 volt drill. Ridget seems to be reliable.
Absolutely! I think the warranty may be applicable to Canada as well friend!
Great Information Mr Joe
Thank you Mike!
I have a Hart 1/2 in impact for my car and truck tires battery is probably 4 years old and still works great. My impact is Harbor Freight battery 3 years old still works great and my drill is a Hyper tough cheap Wal-Mart 2 years old still works great. The batteries don't drain on any of them. Hope they work for years to come!
Good stuff and thanks for sharing!
Mornin oakie
Hello Todd!
Cordless tools have come along way since they came out definitely better than it used to be
I think so under most circumstances indeed. Thank you sir!
Cant sleep so I will watch some Oakie Woodsman
Appreciated T! Winds still blowing hard?
@oakiewoodsman yeah it's all the popping of trees I done heard 2 fall close
how did you fair? Home and buildings safe?
@@oakiewoodsman lots of big trees down. House is ok
glad your home is safe! I know you are gonna be busy but I hope you setup a camera and record some of the cleanup where appropriate man!
I have never had that issue with my subcompact drill or impact driver. They have been in the case for 2 months and they still have 4 bars.
Thank you for sharing!
Interesting
Glad you think so
Of course they are. The cost in battery power equipment is the battery. The more they fail, the more you have to buy. $$$
With my particular situation, since they replace them as needed, while a small hassle, it is no skin off of my back. Thank you again!
for small quick project little use battery ok. for all day squeezing trigger, hell no , cant buy 10 batteries at 200 apiece or more(milwilkilmee) and chainsaw , i would freeze to death trying to keep enough with electric saw. milwalkee
saw $350 3 12amp hour battery $750, chain $35.
echo cs400 $350, gas 1 gallon $5 with mix oil, $5 bar oil, $23 2 chains , gas saw will cut many loads while battery may get you one.
Got to select what is right for you as the user. I would say that if you cut wood for heat, you should likely have a couple of saw options laying around should there be trouble. Thank you for watching!
You do not see Ridgid tools in the UK, even the German Brands are making tools in China! My Flex tools do not seem to drain the battery. I am on the fence regarding battery garden/forest tools. I think in a few years they may be viable in small chainsaws.
I know that in Australia, Ridgid stuff is branded AEG and I was thinking there was some of that over in the EU as well. I do not however think there is a warranty like there is here in the states. Thank very much sir!
We have AEG and it has a good name.
Awesome. If you look, the tools are identical. They actually had the chainsaw and string trimmer well before we had them in the states. Many of the Ridgid tools actually share internals with some of the Milwaukee tools as well. Truly is an unknown brand IMO. Their tool selection should be better. Ryobi, same parent company has way more stuff for sure.
I really hate to admit it, but when 4 of my Bosch 18V batteries took a dive after light use and maybe 5 or 6 months, I bought China clone batteries.I can buy 3 larger clone batteries for the price of one of the real thing
I fully understand!
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Thank you DR!