I had one of my Ryobi 18 volt batteries die a month ago. Another last week. Both were 63 months old. So I went online looking at new ones. I also briefly entertained the idea of rebuilding the packs but decided against that. Anyhow, after searching around on the HD website I found an interesting sale. HD has what they are calling a free tool sale. Buy a two pack of the 3 AH batteries with a charger and a bag and get a tool; Six different deals. It’s not really a free tool, but close, as you get the 2 batteries, charger and bag and the tool, but the price varies from $99 to $129 for the package. Still if you need or want one of those 6 tools it is a great price. I had dropped my jigsaw a while back and got the better model along with the batteries I wanted for about the amount I was going to spend on the batteries.
two pack of ONE+ 4.0Ah batteries + Charger + Bag $99 + FREE Bare Tool
You order it online and pick it up, or just walk in. I was able to walk in, grab the battery pack/box off the kiosk and tool I wanted from their tool section and go through self check out. IIRC the batteries rang up for $58 and tool for $41
Credit goes to Plothound in the “”Soldering iron”:https://budgetlightforum.com/t/-/62533” thread
Yes, a good deal. One observation of mine though. That charger is one of their less well designed units. When the battery is plugged in it overhangs the row of LED indicators making them almost impossible to see, especially in bright light. Not a deal breaker but it is very annoying the few times I have used that charger. I do have a more traditional charger of theirs that has very easy to see LED’s. It is still a good deal.
Yes, definitely dump that charger in favor of one of their better ones. The bag is nice too though
lots of lights step down like that.
i have an energizer and a hf that do it.
bet there is a resistor inside you can change to get the current up on li-ion.
Ridgid 16-Gallon 5.0-Peak HP NXT Wet/Dry Shop Vacuum
$99
$50
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I love mine, totally worth it at this price.
today, i went to Home Depot and bought
AA and AAA 40-packs for $8 each.
Milwaukee M12 2 tools with 2 batteries for $99. Regular price is $169.
if anyones intererested in the m12 tools that siata94 posted
Excellent deal. :+1:
Which brand?
Can’t find them on HD’s website.
Rayovac.
in store.
Thanks tomogchi, I’d planned to revise my post with a link but then life happened…
One day, 1-31-22, at Home Depot - Ryobi One+ Cordless LED Light Kit with 1.5 Ah Battery and Charger for $29.97 with free shipping. Normally $109.
Good Deal thanks for the alert , I pick mine up in store tomorrow.
I have been on the fence about the Ryobi cordless product line - this gets me started for a reasonable cost
Shows out of stock for me 
Me 2.
Doh! Me 3, and I have a whole line of Ryobi ONE+ crap, including an original P700 flashlight that I still use (not my review there)
Edit…The tool only shows in stock and is cheaper. I dont really need the charger and a tiny battery, although I guess that’s regular price…
They have quite a few good deals on Ryobi sets today. Such as:
Circular saw, reciprocating saw, drill, battery charger for $79 was $272
All the deals are all here: