When the original batteries for my 18v Ridgid cordless drill would no longer hold a charge, I was shocked to find that a single battery at Home Depot cost almost as much as a new drill. However, my drill was still in good shape and I hated to be so wasteful as to throw it away.
I did a web search and found these batteries for almost half the price that Home Depot charged. I bought two and they work great! I look forward to getting several more years of life from my drill. Ridgid 130252001 18 Volt Battery
I bought two lithium batteries and one of these. This battery has turned out to be my best one. I will be purchasing more soon. I get the longest usage and best power out it. The lithiums have good power but don't seem to hold up as long. This also had the best price. In size it is between the standard battery and the lithiums.
Extremely disappointed with this purchase, and more importantly Ridgid tools in general. Apparently Ridgid does not have a proprietary standard for its batteries to fit their products, but after I purchased 2 of these batteries to replace the 2 batteries which mysteriously died after only 2 years of use (and were only used about 3 times a year), they would not fit my drill. My dad has el-cheapo brand Ryobi cordless tools, and has his batteries have lasted him for years and years and they still work! To make matters worse, to return this item, I would have to pay the $16 again to ship it back (for a total of $32), plus face up to a 50% restocking charge ($40)! It is actually more beneficial to not return them and go purchase other Ridgid tools to use these batteries on, than to return them! This is a terrible pickle to be in!
The only reason I gave it two stars instead of one is because I technically never got to even test the battery with my drill. - Battery'
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