Within the energy device world, cordless is turning into the norm as a substitute of the exception. And in that world, I’ve at all times appreciated RIDGID. I believe their merchandise are often a very good worth. Typically they rank with and even surpass people like Milwaukee in efficiency. But they’re usually priced nearer to client manufacturers like RYOBI. So, something new so far as batteries and chargers from RIDGID is information value sharing, and RIDGID has simply launched two new battery chargers. A twin port, SIMULTANEOUS battery RIDGID charger (you learn that proper, SIMULTANEOUS!), and a 6-port sequential RIDGID charger.
RIDGID Charger: 18V Twin Port Fast Charger
Options:
- Prices 2 RIDGID 18V batteries concurrently
- 2X quicker charging in comparison with R86093
- Rapidly costs (2) 2.0 Ah lithium-ion batteries in half-hour*
- Appropriate with all RIDGID 18V batteries
- Built-in pass-through AC plug (for two prong cords solely) optimizes outlet areas
- Wall mount slots grasp charger on the wall decreasing workspace litter
- LED indicators present speedy state of cost suggestions
- Temperature delay LED signifies when a battery is simply too sizzling/chilly to start cost
- Power Save mode lowers power consumption to take care of battery cost and maximize battery life
- 100% Appropriate: Works with all RIDGID 18V batteries
- Lifetime Service Settlement with registration inside 90 days of buy**
Identify – RIDGID Charger 18V 6-Port Sequential
Options:
- Sequentially costs as much as 6 RIDGID 18V batteries, one after the other
- 2X quicker charging a single battery, in comparison with R86093 18V charger
- Rapidly costs a 2.0 Ah lithium-ion battery in half-hour
- Appropriate with all RIDGID 18V batteries
- Built-in pass-through AC plug (for two prong cords solely) optimizes outlet areas
- LED indicators present speedy state of cost suggestions
- Temperature delay LED signifies when a battery is simply too sizzling/chilly to start cost
- Power Save mode lowers power consumption to take care of battery cost and maximize battery life
- 100% Appropriate: Works with all RIDGID 18V batteries
- Lifetime Service Settlement with registration inside 90 days of buy**
Ideas
RIDGID has, or had, three ranges of 18V Lithium-Ion batteries: Their base/customary 18V line, OCTANE, and now their MAX Output. OCTANE usually outperformed MAX Output, so it’s a disgrace that they discontinued the OCTANE batteries across the finish of 2020. Was it as a result of chip shortages, or was it that the OCTANE batteries have been giving their sister model Milwaukee a run for his or her cash? We’ll in all probability by no means know. At present, as of this writing, RIGID solely affords their base Li-Ion batteries and MAX Output batteries.
There’s not a lot to not like in regards to the twin port charger. It has a compact footprint (10.35″L x 7.75″W x 2.8″H), will be held on the wall for much more house financial savings, and the LED indicators are fairly simple to determine. And you may’t assist however love that it could speedy cost two batteries without delay. *We concurrently charged two RIDGID batteries we had available; a base mannequin 18V 1.5Ah and an 18V MAX Output 6Ah. Each confirmed one bar on their battery gauges. It took the 1.5Ah just below half-hour to totally cost. The 6Ah MAX Output took just below an hour to succeed in full cost.
The 6-Port Charger can also be a terrific addition. The scale, weight, and prime deal with make it simple to hold (10.3″L x 7.4″W x 7.88″H and below 4 lbs). Despite the fact that it’s a first-come-first-served, sequential battery charger; 6-ports can give you numerous charging. And RIDGID claims a 30-minute cost per port for a 2Ah battery. This charger ought to preserve you and a bunch of your instruments up and working all day. And it’s priced inside ten {dollars} of comparable chargers from Milwaukee and RYOBI.
Oddly, RIDGID doesn’t record any of their chargers on their web site. You’ll have to go to The House Depot’s web site or one of many different retailers to get info and/or to buy both of those RIDGID chargers. (On the time of this writing the 6-Port, Mannequin AC86096, is just not out there for buy.)
Wrap Up
As I mentioned at first, I’ve at all times appreciated the RIDGID model. These RIDGID chargers are each welcome additions to their 18V charger choices and deserve consideration for an area in your workbench or jobsite. The options are nicely designed like their built-in pass-through plugs so there’s nonetheless room so that you can cost your cellphone or different gadgets whereas the chargers are taking on an outlet house. And each will be lined below RIDGID’s Lifetime Service Settlement**, which is tough to beat. Nonetheless, the problem to find info and the place to buy these two new RIDGID chargers (particularly the 6-Port) must be improved.
