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Time to charge the AP4001 battery in my Ryobi RP4020 TEK4 Digital Multimeter. Shall I use the AP4800 charger (10 hours with no temperature monitoring), or the AP4700 charger (3 to 4 hours) or the AP4500 dual battery charger on either 12 Volts (2.1mm connector) or 5 Volts USB?
Time to charge the AP4001 battery in my Ryobi RP4020 TEK4 Digital Multimeter. Shall I use the AP4800 charger (10 hours with no temperature monitoring), or the AP4700 charger (3 to 4 hours) or the AP4500 dual battery charger on either 12 Volts (2.1mm connector) or 5 Volts USB?
I use high end tools, but I bought several of the tech4 screwdrivers, and they're not bad really. (I prefer the gyroscopic Dewalt but the Ryobi 4volt is a great one to keep in the house. )
cool meter… what is the price and where to get one? thanks…:)
LOL. It takes a BIG man to admit he is addicted to small batteries.
I also have five of the Ryobi 4V tools. I use the flashlight and earmuffs frequently.
finally bought the rapid charger. i’ve been shopping for one since you posted this video. they’re impossible to find in the US nowadays. just paid $64 for mine
Interesting video. What is the 4 port USB charger that you were using at the end of the video?
I live in the US and I have never seen this line of tools. How strange. I am familiar with the black and Decker VPX series-also discontinued.
Interesting device…didn't know those existed.
I don't have any real brand loyalty but I have to say as an intermittent DIYer I have found Ryobi often provides the best feature to my money. All my things are 18V One+ though, except for a pressure washer which is mains corded.
Dear Julian, I am very curious about your USB charger which is powered by 12 volts. Where dit you get it and what is it capable of ? I am looking to be able to charge like this with at least 4 connections at 1Amp per connection or more from an internal transformer (powersupply). Do you have any suggestions ?
I wonder if you got another spare tek4 battery and "upgraded it" with a higher capacity 18650 if it would last longer
Why didn't you measure the current or anything? was kinda boring IMHO
About the Tek4 Camera, there were several good reasons to buy it even though it was much lower in resolution at the time of other cameras. The Tek4 camera was water resistant, dirt and dust resistant, and could be roughly handled because of the rubber bumpers on the camera. For most job site and DIY work, you really don't need a super-megapixel camera. Yes you can use your phone, but it will get wet and dirty.
I don't have any Tek4 bits, but I have a Ryobi "18 volt" drill/driver and an "18 volt" saw. Their NiCad batteries were almost junk but the tools are excellent with lithium batteries. The drill/driver has the broadest torque range of any drill/driver I've tried.