Yes! about time somebody pointed out that your battery operated tools can power light / lantern attachments. I use my old Makita and dewalt batteries to power portable lights from those manufacturers.
I have milwaukee and craftsman flashlights and 5 batteries for each light. And also have the sawzalls to go with them. I'm very surprised that I couldn't find any other videos about useing these work tools for a power outage. Even if you have a generator you can save fuel by useing rechargeable lights to keep the house lit up at night. I charge mine during the day while running my generator and shut it off at night.
I'm probably selling our Coleman fluorescent lantern (takes 8 D batteries) at our next garage sale. Our LED lantern with a lithium battery is a superior setup in my option. If I lived in an area with less stable electricity, I wouldn't hesitate to get more batteries for my power tools. I'm surprised tool companies don't have solar chargers available (although some might). They don't really even need to sell the panels, a charger with a controller would be handy so you could hook up your own panels.
That looks cool. I don't have any of the Ryobi 40v line. I have some EGO tools and they make a power station but I haven't gotten one at this time. I like that these systems use batteries you already have as opposed to having batteries that sit unused until a power outage.
@@Rickmakes I have so many Ryobi tools especially the chainsaw and blower so it made sense in my case. If I have to use the generator there’s a good chance I’ll need a chainsaw 🙏🏼
Thanks so much for doing this video. Lots of great ideas for our family to be prepared.
You are welcome!
Yes! about time somebody pointed out that your battery operated tools can power light / lantern attachments. I use my old Makita and dewalt batteries to power portable lights from those manufacturers.
Lantern: use velcro (so it's adjustable) glue it down and make a strap for it, to carry or hang it on things.
The water mass tip is an excellent one thanks
I have milwaukee and craftsman flashlights and 5 batteries for each light. And also have the sawzalls to go with them. I'm very surprised that I couldn't find any other videos about useing these work tools for a power outage. Even if you have a generator you can save fuel by useing rechargeable lights to keep the house lit up at night. I charge mine during the day while running my generator and shut it off at night.
I'm probably selling our Coleman fluorescent lantern (takes 8 D batteries) at our next garage sale. Our LED lantern with a lithium battery is a superior setup in my option. If I lived in an area with less stable electricity, I wouldn't hesitate to get more batteries for my power tools. I'm surprised tool companies don't have solar chargers available (although some might). They don't really even need to sell the panels, a charger with a controller would be handy so you could hook up your own panels.
Thanks again this video is much needed
I just got the Ryobi Power Station 🙏🏼
That looks cool. I don't have any of the Ryobi 40v line. I have some EGO tools and they make a power station but I haven't gotten one at this time. I like that these systems use batteries you already have as opposed to having batteries that sit unused until a power outage.
@@Rickmakes I have so many Ryobi tools especially the chainsaw and blower so it made sense in my case. If I have to use the generator there’s a good chance I’ll need a chainsaw 🙏🏼
Thanks again