Ryobi P118B 18V Battery Charger
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It's possible that the battery pack you've inserted isn't compatible with the charger, is completely depleted (it'll recharge if you leave it overnight), or is a faulty battery.
Check with Ryobi first to see if the battery is compatible with your device, or go to Batteries to see if they have a match. Given the load and type of cutting a compound saw is typically used for, my first question is why a battery-powered compound miter saw isn't corded. Best wishes on your journey.
When the battery is charging, a green light will flash.
It's charging if you see a flashing green light. It becomes charred if the green light is left on. Have you tried putting a different battery in the charger to see if the green light indicator is still on? I believe your charger is defective.
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It's worth noting that Ryobi doesn't recognize or sell this charger separately. This charger is only available as part of a kit from Ryobi. So you can't register it on the Ryobi website, and Ryobi doesn't provide any warranty or service for this charger purchased from Amazon as a separate Ryobi product, which explains why P118B isn't listed on the Ryobi or Home Depot websites; the Amazon seller is apparently removing this charger from Ryobi kits and selling it separately. The charger may function as intended, but it is an orphan item that Ryobi has refused to acknowledge.
I depleted two (2-year-old) batteries to the point where my drill began to falter, and the charger informed me that they were defective, so I discarded them and purchased a new battery. The p118 said this was also defective after I ran it down to where performance was poor. The charger became a source of suspicion for me. This one was purchased, and it quickly charged the battery. I put the battery in the P118 after it had charged for about 10 minutes and decided it was no longer defrctive; I strongly suspect the two batteries I tossed would have charged as well. This primarily demonstrates that the p118 is a waste of time.
Just in case you're thinking about purchasing this item, here's some information: This item was packaged in a bubble pack envelope with a piece of gray plastic taped around it. The user manual was included, but it was clearly not a retail-wrapped item, and it was discovered too late that it was part of a kit, so the seller removed it and sold the kit parts separately. As a result, I won't be able to register my charger with Ryobi for any warranty purposes. This also implies that the packaging suggests it isn't brand new. I trust Ryobi, so if this doesn't work (I haven't tried it yet; batteries are on the way), I'll know it's a used or broken unit and will send it back. I believe it is unethical for someone to advertise an item as new when it is not in its original packaging, as this implies that you cannot trust the item's value, that you cannot register it for warranty, and that you could have purchased a "new but not in retail packaging" item for a much lower price.
The P118B charger is compatible with a wide range of non-ion batteries. (knock-off) brand replacement Ryobi lithium batteries have been turned off. 5Ah Novcor, 6Ah Vanon, and 4Ah Homedas batteries were used in the tests. When compared to the Imax B6 charger (which is made by SkyRC and is a well-known reference quality charger), the P118B charges the battery to the same peak capacity as the B6. Notes: The issue is this: if any- Except for the Homedas 4Ah battery pack, which charges up to 4115mAh - the capacity of the battery packs is overstated. exceeding the rating that was claimed. This charger isn't super fast, but if you're not impatient, that's a good thing because it's gentle on the battery, which extends its life and helps you get closer to reaching peak charge capacity - It is not charging the old 15cell NiCad packs - meaning it achieves maximum use/run time. as stated correctly in its specification.
These charge at a slower rate (1c) than a 118 charger, extending the life of your batteries. For a two-person team, it usually takes an hour. The battery has a capacity of 3 ah. They last longer on the charge and are less likely to explode while charging as a result of this trade-off. Longer battery life is also an advantage. In addition, this charger takes up less space on the workbench. All Ryobi 18-volt users should get this product!.
Just make sure you push the battery all the way down until it clicks. Yes, this was difficult for my brain for some reason. However, once you've mastered this ONE TRICK (Do you think that's what those one trick website ads are trying to teach us? ) It runs without a hitch.
Today, I received the Ryobi replacement batteries as well as the Ryobi charger. I ripped the package open and started charging the batteries right away. The batteries turned out to be almost fully charged, as indicated by the lights on the batteries. The batteries' lights turned off when they were fully charged. However, the charger's green light continued to blink, indicating that the batteries were still being charged. I waited about five or ten minutes after the batteries were fully charged, as indicated by the lights on the batteries, but the charger's green light continued to blink. So, which is it that I'm going to go with - Which comes first: the instruction manual or my gut instinct? I'll report back on the batteries after I use them for a project next week. At that time, I might also update my charger rating.
I purchased this charger in July after losing my Ryobi charger. I double-checked the Q&A to ensure that it would work with p100 batteries. It didn't work with my first two batteries, so I bought replacements. They came partially charged, and they work on the drill, but they don't charge when I tested the charger.
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