Already have a stack of Ryobi stuff and was very pleased to add this for our caravan trips and general use in the workshop/garage where I have a shortage of sockets atm!. Great overview, thank you… 👍🏻
One of these and the right Badapter (about £20) and you could get 240V or USB from Dewalt, Bosch Professional or Makita 18V batteries, which are all much cheaper than Ryobi.
For £44 it seems to be a nice piece of backup for light essential loads. I’m thinking it’s ideal for keeping a wifi router powered during a blackout. I don’t have a power wall yet, but this could be a useful stopgap until such an investment is made.
I think they represent good value for money if you already have Ryobi gear. If you don't have any gear already, then there may be better alternatives but I think this is worth considering.
I got one. It ran a 32 inch TV....powered a soldering iron ..no need to buy a ryobi battery soldering iron now...any heaters it runs could someone let me know. Definitely getting another one.👍
I want to buy one of these and i see on Amazon that there is now a second generation of this tool available and its still 150watts but is double the price..do anyone know any key difference between the 2 and is it worth paying double the money for gen 2 thanks
The key difference is that the Gen 2 version can also work to charge the Ryobi battery by plugging into the mains via the USB-C adapter at the rear (you can also use the Ryobi solar panel via the same port to charge the battery). Aside from that everything looks the same. In my opinion I would save the £50 and get the Gen 1, but depends on your needs.
@@SpectrumGeeks Ah okay so pretty much the same..I think I will get gen 1 and save the 50 then as I don't see my self needing gen 2..good review and thanks for the info
Do you recommend ryobi tools? Was looking at getting in to there eco system. Is amazon best place in uk to get there tools? Dont see them in diy shops. Thanks for vid and help
I am a massive fan of Ryobi tools (check out my Ryobi playlist on the channel). I think they are well priced and work well. I have bought mine of the years in the UK from Homebase, Amazon and Direct Power Tools. Hope this helps.
They restocked and I got hold of one, but beware, they are not highly powered. Couldn't charge my macbook pro. Might be because of the modified sine wave.
@@DavidLee-cw6ci I got all the alerts when they finally came into stock, but I already bought a JACKERY 1000 Explorer for my off-grid power needs. I’d be needing it for MacBook charging too, so… ahh well.
A kettle is typically around 3000w, this inverter can supply 150w, so it wont work. Anything that has a max draw of 150w or less can be powered by this mini inverter.
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Great indepth review, answered all my questions i had about this device.
Pleasure, glad it was of interest and helpful.
Already have a stack of Ryobi stuff and was very pleased to add this for our caravan trips and general use in the workshop/garage where I have a shortage of sockets atm!.
Great overview, thank you… 👍🏻
Nice. 150W continuous and 300W peak. A key is the efficiency determined by the heat losses. Would have to measure.
Thanks for the info!
One of these and the right Badapter (about £20) and you could get 240V or USB from Dewalt, Bosch Professional or Makita 18V batteries, which are all much cheaper than Ryobi.
Thanks for sharing.
For £44 it seems to be a nice piece of backup for light essential loads. I’m thinking it’s ideal for keeping a wifi router powered during a blackout. I don’t have a power wall yet, but this could be a useful stopgap until such an investment is made.
I think they represent good value for money if you already have Ryobi gear. If you don't have any gear already, then there may be better alternatives but I think this is worth considering.
So with the biggest battery 9Ah with no losses 162Watts for an hour is available, so how much is usable, how efficient is the inverter?
No idea on the efficiency I am afraid, just know its a handy bit of kit around the workshop, when camping, etc.
Is it true you cn plug a solar panel into the USB C sot & charge the battery?
The model I reviewed does not support the solar panel, but the new RY18BI150B does.
I got one. It ran a 32 inch TV....powered a soldering iron ..no need to buy a ryobi battery soldering iron now...any heaters it runs could someone let me know. Definitely getting another one.👍
They work REALLY well.
I want to buy one of these and i see on Amazon that there is now a second generation of this tool available and its still 150watts but is double the price..do anyone know any key difference between the 2 and is it worth paying double the money for gen 2 thanks
The key difference is that the Gen 2 version can also work to charge the Ryobi battery by plugging into the mains via the USB-C adapter at the rear (you can also use the Ryobi solar panel via the same port to charge the battery).
Aside from that everything looks the same.
In my opinion I would save the £50 and get the Gen 1, but depends on your needs.
@@SpectrumGeeks Ah okay so pretty much the same..I think I will get gen 1 and save the 50 then as I don't see my self needing gen 2..good review and thanks for the info
I bought this inverter and I have a 80w soldering iron and it don't work with this inverter anyone know what could be wrong thanks
Do you recommend ryobi tools? Was looking at getting in to there eco system. Is amazon best place in uk to get there tools? Dont see them in diy shops. Thanks for vid and help
I am a massive fan of Ryobi tools (check out my Ryobi playlist on the channel). I think they are well priced and work well. I have bought mine of the years in the UK from Homebase, Amazon and Direct Power Tools. Hope this helps.
@@SpectrumGeeks great thank you will go check out other vids! Ok will check those places out thanks for reply
This device wouldn’t be able to charge say a power tool battery? Or power a corded power tool?
It would depend on the draw of the device. Its its less than 150w when this device can power it.
Where can I find one of these? They are always out of stock!
Just need to keep on looking regularly.
Ryobi UK are also currently out of stock.
Can’t find these for love nor money! Sell me your spare one lol.
Ha ha using both I am afraid, worth the wait if you get one though.
They restocked and I got hold of one, but beware, they are not highly powered. Couldn't charge my macbook pro. Might be because of the modified sine wave.
@@DavidLee-cw6ci I got all the alerts when they finally came into stock, but I already bought a JACKERY 1000 Explorer for my off-grid power needs. I’d be needing it for MacBook charging too, so… ahh well.
can you use a kettle on it or what can't you use on it can you do a video on this thanks
A kettle is typically around 3000w, this inverter can supply 150w, so it wont work.
Anything that has a max draw of 150w or less can be powered by this mini inverter.
were can I get this
They seem to go out of stock really quickly. I just kept checking Amazon to get mine.
same i can't find it anywhere
CBS power tools just got some in. 11/3/22
@@timperkins6665 thanks but they don't ship to Ireland