Ryobi One+ 18V Cordless 150W Powered Inverter Review 

Ryobi do a 18+ soldiering iron already?

@@digitalnomadni I had this same idea since I already own a wall plug soldering iorn. No sense buya 100 dollar iorn when I already have one and thus thing is multi use off the soldering iorn

@@digitalnomadni The TS100 is in another league its a damn good iron the size of a sharpie that punches up close to a hako

Exactly what I wanted to know. My pinecil v2 is on the way, can't wait!!

LOL, thanks! If you want to feel better, go watch some of my really old videos. Everyone's got to start somewhere!

Mine is garbage that dont work.. thx ryobi

@@marcushennings9513 , my first one worked great. I picked up a couple more on sale and just packed them away (based on the performance of my first one). Based on your results I'm going to pull mine and make sure I got ones that work. Thanks for the heads up

Good to know - those numbers line up almost perfectly with my efficiency calculations of 68%!

Happy New Years!

You might want to look at the newer USB-C version of this one. It can output 150W AC power and also charge the battery via USB-C: homedepot.sjv.io/m5kYoZ

I do wish it could do a little higher current output as well. But I mainly use it with that Dremel 4200 I showed in the video, and rarely have it stall.

@@DoresoomReviews Well, I did a test of my Moto-tool(circa 1970, made in Racine Wisc.) and the most I could get it to pull was 1.2A... so maybe I'll give this inverter a go.

@@philjohnson796 There is the 40v that does 300W... There's an inherent limitation with a single battery solution. Too bad Ryobi never released the multi-battery inverter they were supposed to in 2019, I believe that was suppose to be a 1500W unit... The 40v batteries are basically 36v, so there is the possibility of creating your own connection to use with an off the shelf inverter but nothing plug and play...

There is a different model coming out soon according to Ryobi. Says it can even be solar charged. www.ryobitools.com/products/details/46396035356

I've done it with mine.

That would be an awesome project to see!

Guy named serendipitysue did I believe, check it out

No

Ryobi doesn't have a solution for hooking up chargers directly to solar. They do have the newer version of this inverter that can charge a battery via USB-C input ( www.homedepot.com/p/RYOBI-150-Watt-Push-Start-Power-Source-and-Charger-for-ONE-18-Volt-Battery-Tool-Only-RYi150CBT/321560207 ), and I have the Jackery Solar Saga 100W panels that output to USB-C that would work with it. I reviewed the solar panels here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-YYMgjE4SP8c.html If you want to run both of the 6-Pack chargers, you could look into a solar battery generator/inverter. You'd have to charge it off of solar and then use it to run the Ryobi chargers. Not the most efficient, but possibly the best solution. Lastly, Ryobi did just come out with an 18V battery inverter that can handle up to 8 batteries at once. It CAN charge via USB-C, but it's at a pathetically measly 60W. So if you had near perfect efficiency it would take 10 hours to fully charge 8 4Ah batteries. It's also super overpriced: www.homedepot.com/p/RYOBI-18-Volt-1800-Watt-Power-Station-Battery-Inverter-Push-Button-Battery-Generator-8-Port-Charger-Tool-Only-RYI818BT/326468633

A 9Ah battery, or use a high efficiency LED bulb in the lamp. Ryobi has a lot of 18V LED lights that will be way more efficient too.

@@DoresoomReviews I was hoping to use an 18V battery, inverter, and light bulb (as heat source) to make a heated, insulated box to keep in my work truck to keep sprayers (for pest control) from freezing at night this winter... So far it seems like it might not be overly plausible, but I’m trying to figure out all my options...

Ah, gotcha! If it's well insulated, you could just put a lower wattage bulb in there and see if that's enough to maintain temperature. Or get a 3' pipe heater with a thermostat and line the perimeter. That way it only draws power when you need it to. The closer to freezing you are without actually going below freezing, the better. Heat transfers faster with higher temperature differentials.

@@DoresoomReviews that’s awesome! I’ll give it a try. Thank you so much for your help and quick response!!

Follow my instructions in the video to figure it out. Anything over 150W or 1.25A won't work.

Yes, it charges my GS10e phone at the same rate the stock charge does.

I guess it’s good if you have a ton of 18v ryobi batteries that you want to max

Glad you liked it!

@@DoresoomReviews yes, this was done well. i have considered this inverter. its not much of anything. looking at the P703 there is not enough room to convert. i'm not going to buy the inverter just to gut it. i'll build my own. the problem is the plastic part. i don't have a 3d printer. A smoke checked charger might work. Thanks.

I think so, but I would check with your laptop manufacturer about compatibility with a modified sine wave input. The biggest risk of damage is probably to your power supply brick if it can't handle anything other than pure sine wave.

@@DoresoomReviews I got one this week (UK plug) and it does not work with Apple laptop charger, probably for the reason you mention.

Not this one. But Ryobi just announced a new model that will have that functionality.

Probably. To be sure, look at its wattage rating like I show you in the video.

No, not from Ryobi. This one doesn't really overheat - it's just rated for 150W and will shut off if you plug a load into it greater than that. They do have a newer version (also rated for 150W) that can charge the battery via USB C input: homedepot.sjv.io/m5kYoZ They also have a MUCH more expensive 8 battery version that can output 1800W: homedepot.sjv.io/k0PYJv

The M18 Top Off is rated for 175W, vs the Ryobi's 150W. So you'll be able to power slightly more with the Milwaukee. Ryobi did just announce a newer version of this inverter that can charge a One+ 18V battery as well. I think it's the same 150W power output though.

@@DoresoomReviews right, that two battery kit + this free makes it tempting. But the top off seems like a better performing unit. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!

Not this one, that's for sure. It can run one of those lights for less than an hour with the largest 18V battery Ryobi makes. I give you the exact formula in the video.

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The easiest way to check if the router can run off a modified sine wave is to look in the manual or call up the customer service department for the router.

@@DoresoomReviews I can’t remember if I still have the manual but I will have a look. Thanks for your reply.

Pretty much, as long as whatever you're running can handle a modified sine wave.

I explain how to check in the video. Look at the wattage rating of your scoreboard.

That sounds nice. Do you have a video on that?

Video plz

MacGruber

Mine is already on the way in the mail...wish me luck

Been using mine, weekly for a few years

It will probably run a TV. But check your TV's wattage like I instructed how to do in the video. You may also want to check the user manual or contact the OEM to make sure the modified sine wave won't damage it.

No, I don't have equipment to do that with. The battery I used is 2 years old, but hasn't been used hard.

@@DoresoomReviews i just use the batteries in my 10W project light and time from full charge to light out.

Good idea - I didn't realize Ryobi specified wattage on their lighting tools. Unfortunately, I don't think I currently have any constant draw Ryobi tools (like worklights) to evaluate it with.

@@DoresoomReviews sounds like another purchase and review! - Ryobi lights. 😉

@@AllenReinecke do 100W to save some time. Bro.

No, that's a different adapter that Ryobi makes: homedepot.sjv.io/AWQnK1

Return it and get the Ryobi Days deal for $10 more! Two 4Ah batteries, a charger, and a free tool (this inverter is on the list!) homedepot.sjv.io/yRAPrG

Yeah, it will waste a little more power to heat. I haven't had a problem with that Dremel getting excessively hot while using it though.

You need a separate charger for this model.

@@DoresoomReviews yeah omg I just bought it actually But tomorrow for sure Ill go and buy the charger and hopefully it will work on my heater

@@DoresoomReviews thank you so much

Check with your CPAP manufacturer to make sure the modified sine wave won't damage it.

I know of one newer model which can charge the battery via USB-C, model # RYi150CBT. What's the other one?

@@DoresoomReviews I think that is the only newer model

A 12VDC fridge wouldn't need an inverter like this. A DC to DC converter rated for your fridge's wattage would work better, as long as you had a way to connect it to the battery and the 12VDC car cigarette port. It will be WAY more efficient than going from 18VDC->120VAC->12VDC too. Just make sure you check the fridge's power consumption is reasonable for the batteries you want to use it with. For example, a 55W average load fridge will drain a 4Ah battery in about 78 minutes.

@@DoresoomReviews Agreed, have you seen such an adapter?

I don't know of a commercial version, but if you're relatively handy you could cobble together something with these parts: Ryobi 18V battery adapter: amzn.to/3ngsW9g DC-DC Converter: amzn.to/3hh8qS3 12V Cigarette Lighter Outlet: amzn.to/3zZfpGO If you've already got wire and something to fasten it to, that's might be a good solution for around $55.

@@DoresoomReviews That's a great idea. I haven't this type of work before but I'm keen to start. Would be able to point me towards some resource for beginners? Thanks!

This guy did something similar - you wouldn't necessarily need a 3D printer to do it though: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-p9G_shkDBt4.html

I really couldn't say for sure it will be ok, sorry.

Halfords

LOL, Ryobi came out with this over a year before Milwaukee did.

Also, Ryobi and Milwaukee are both owned by TTI. It's certainly possible that their R&D departments are on speaking terms.

I actually hypothesized this when news of the Ryobi was revealed, and I had also found the patent for Milwaukee's Top Off version. My contact at Milwaukee made it VERY clear that they don't share engineering development intellectual property between Ryobi and Milwaukee. 😆

Be careful with your name brands. When I was in lower management with Rubbermaid, we had a vice president come speak with us who had been over Black and Decker and DeWalt. He told us that the only difference between DeWalt tools and Black and Decker was the plastic covering, the marketing and therefore higher price. Exact same internal hardware. I'll admit that I don't know who makes Milwaukee or if they have any other named lines like this, but it's something to think about.

The same engineers for SB&D do design work for Black and Decker, MAC Tools, and DeWalt. It's not so with TTI's power tool brands. Completely separate engineering departments for Ryobi and Milwaukee. You can tell by checking the engineers' names on the patents.

No. 150W is less than 1500W last time I checked.

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🤣 That's why I gave the formula for runtime and how to look up the data plate on the appliance for wattage. I swear, the Home Depot website Q&A section must have someone asking if it will run every electrical device man has ever invented.