A SINGLE Milwaukee M18 TOP-OFF powered our entire Studio. What else can it do? LET'S BREAK IT!

[@MarleyIzzy]

Mine kicks ass, love it. Got a 100w electric blanket to go for over 2hrs on an XC5.0 battery on the highest heat setting, couldn't believe it. When I get the HD12.0 I'll run the blanket on medium heat and see if I can get most of a night out of it. We'll without a doubt be able to use it for winter camping in the 4Runner.

[@that1jeff325]

Chuckled when he pulled out the DeWalt charging bay. lol. So good! haha

[@ToolShow]

Hey... it WORKED! :)

[@bearlemke]

Was pretty funny, although if he plugged a Milwaukee charger into the dewalt he could probably charge 100+ batteries with it lol

[@the_visionvry6244]

thats the like the weakest charger dewalt makes btw lmao

[@mikengeerockstarkaraokedj8474]

i brought mine home put it on a 4.0 battery, that's what i had fully charged and ran a power supply with input of 115 v ac60hz 270w output of 12 amp constant. powering a amateur radio that was receiving and I did some transmitting. It ran for 3 1/2 hours

[@mikengeerockstarkaraokedj8474]

@Tony Stamp the radio in transmit pushes 10 watts and had a low power draw when just recieving. I was on a icom 705. That power supply is 12 amp constant and I think 15 amp peak, I did my best to put it through its paces drawing as much during my test.

[@mikengeerockstarkaraokedj8474]

@Tony Stamp it's a great lil radio. I take my test for general upgrade this coming Thursday, hopefully Friday I'll be using it to it's full potential. K0MYK 73

[@mikengeerockstarkaraokedj8474]

@Tony Stamp i already have the extra book ready and waiting

[@mikengeerockstarkaraokedj8474]

@Tony Stamp i hope so, I've been listening a bunch so far. Hard not to reach out when it's just a mic key away but that week be soon. What's your call sign?

[@Michael-ry8ew]

I love the humor on this channel, and the information is great too. Thanks for this video, now I want a top-off! 😁👍

[@ToolShow]

LOL glad ya dig it Michael. We appreciate the encouragement! We use all 3 of our top-offs daily, if only because they charge our devices faster. I also use one to extend my wifi through the woods to my neighbor whenever his internet goes out. :) The top off keeps my wifi extender going all day.

[@adfadgaqgv]

I can't wait to charge batteries with batteries in a never ending loop

[@sandiegobashbrothers]

Lol😆

[@tighematthew]

Yeah full Nikola Tesla shit there

[@jeffproulx3388]

So funny.

[@jeffproulx3388]

Good for charging watch battery's. I use mine to hold paper from blowing away or filling up empty garbage bags.

[@ethanhenneberry2625]

We’re gonna be getting handys from Elon musk

[@SerendipitySue]

the the 175W inverter a pure sine wave or modified sine wave inverter?

[@mikeladuca289]

Suggestion; Run your load through a watt meter then into the TopOff and see what the true wattage rating is.

[@dreadswizzard9142]

Most likely the max is either exactly 175W or around 200W

[@kennthbrowne7051]

i said make your own power station with light battery and do much better run time

[@justatruckdriver9809]

Can I power a small ceramic heater?

[@aaronclaar8748]

Much appreciated! Be cool if they put ports so they batteries could be connected in series. Just a thought.

[@edzinser9143]

I just used mine to power a corded ridgid drain auger, I use the auger to clear out downspouts when it gets clogged and was like hey let me take the top off up here instead of running a cord, didn’t have any issues, it was great!!

[@johnargumaniz9179]

Sounds like Milwaukee warned you about a lot of things with this tool. None of which y’all are listening too lol

[@ToolShow]

They only gave us rules for the PIPELINE video we produced for them. This video was just US. We can do what we want! :)

[@btbinnovationsllc6815]

@@ToolShow "You don't know me, I do what I want" 🤣

[@mikengeerockstarkaraokedj8474]

@@ToolShow warnings or not i want to thank you for the video you made. Everyone made videos with the top off, oh let's try this, oh let's try that. Now I know you did this also but you started off 2 steps better in my book, 1. by powering your whole production, 2. By explaining you were in the middle of a power outage. That right there is something in the back of everyone's brains when they saw these come out.

[@SpencerRyllSmith]

Can you plug in an AC fan that does not have a power brick to the top off, then plug it into a wall outlet and compare if the noise of the fan changes?

[@jforero28]

Wow!!! I hope Santa (wife) is good to me this year lol... great video.. keep up the good work you guys!

[@08_crown_vic]

Will it work the same with a less powerful battery like the M18 XC 5.0?

[@ToolShow]

Yes. The TOP-OFF doesn't take advantage of the High-Output batteries.

[@loktom4068]

I am a Ryobi team guy. I have one with only 150 watt.from Ryobi and it can power a 12-14 inch regular cheap AC table fan. But it won't power my AC glue gun. Definitely works good for most AC led table lamps due to high energy efficiency of led lights.

[@Gamer_Marcy_God]

Ryobi one is rubbish. I retuned it right away

[@Budabaii]

I can run my practice amp with one of these. I can’t wait for camping trips this coming summer… as a bassist, I’ve never been able to play campfire songs with my friends.

[@Got2Learn]

Hey man, you need to make a video just like this but with the new 1800w power supply they came out with, would love to see that!

[@atticuscorbitt8199]

Nice! We have a ton of Milwaukee stuff at our place and so far they’ve been working great

[@timhines4622]

Wish they would redesign the worksite fan to get rid of the AC adapter like all competitors?

[@ToolShow]

We lost ours already.

[@LuisVillalobosYT]

Why? It’s great that it has an adaptor

[@timhines4622]

Put a plug for an extension cord. You can always find a cord. Loose your AC adapter and you are sol.

[@jamespenner1412]

Now if only Milwaukee made a m18 inverter that I could actually power those big tools it would be perfect.

[@PakkerX17]

They will eventually. Just like the cell phone they will slowly upgrade it to maximize profits of course

[@JeffreyAWhittaker]

The do make a mx battery generator is just not out yet

[@Xoars]

Tis here my son

[@petermendoza3436]

Can you run both batteries in series then try running the mini fridge?

[@patty109109]

You mean parallel ;)

[@andrewjasken4072]

How long will it run a normal 32” tv with the big battery ?

[@Spartan483]

In Nov of 2020 the kids have iPods?

[@SB-xu8pi]

No Info on charging? Charge time, charging options, i.e. 12v from your truck or solar possibly?

[@Rottidog68]

9:00 Maybe that split second of no power was the beginning of the '3 attempts-cycle' you noticed? The Top-Off managed the new draw after the 1st attempt perhaps.

[@martinmadsen4162]

Will it run a dometic cooler?

[@huntertodd7915]

Can it power a car 12v battery charger ? Or a 12v super capacitor jump starter ?

[@ToolShow]

Good question.

[@simonm1447]

with a 18 V 8 Ah battery you have 144 Wh without inverter losses. So you can use a 12 V lead acid charger, but all car batteries have a higher capacity than the tool battery. Maybe it will work to charge enough for starting.

[@longNguyen-eu9wh]

Can you use worx leaf blower with this inverter?

[@paulfisher6947]

Would you run a deep freezer off of it for like 2-3 hr trip?

[@adfadgaqgv]

When are we gonna get the Milwaukee line of battery backup home appliances?

[@davidvalentine3630]

I wonder if you could hook them in parallel .make a customs 3 way cord , this could double the amp out put

[@joecoolanderson1]

With all the Milwaukee stuff I bought this season, why was I hesitant? I’m on it, Great review!

[@ChrisMotorONE]

Awesome review!! Very thorough review. I’m getting 2 soon as it come out. Another Milwaukee collection for me!

[@dantediego]

How long do you think I can run 150 watt LED Studio light? And what battery size?

[@PakkerX17]

I just bought 2 top offs. this is amazing! Lol what if you rig 2 or 3 top offs together with male to male wall plugs connectors to 1 power strip or join them to one female connection would that double or triple your watts? Would you be able to power a corded tool? Or maybe refrigerator? Or the the good ol coffee maker?

[@isaeproductions5217]

Nope that’s just give 240v and blow up whatever you try plugging in

[@PakkerX17]

@@isaeproductions5217 I’m far from an electrician lol just a thought tho. What if at the end of of your last connection you add a 240 to 120 connector would that bring it back to 120 but still benefit from both top offs?

[@danielmoore394]

Makes my 43 inch TV buzz when I plug it in? Is that bad

[@perryhutchlee3743]

Nice set of knipex behind him. Dudes got taste

[@SkrillMillMusic]

will there be a 240v european version available in the future?

[@tbjornholdt]

Please someone convince Milwaukee make a 230 volt version for us in Europe maybe with 2 batteries 🔋 💪

[@donb8447]

I'm sure it's on the agenda. I wish they offered the black pack out in the USA.

[@karzygijose]

Eh they probably will do 230 but at 175 watts

[@PersonaN007Grata]

It should be able to power almost anything with a power brick ie, anything that has a DC electronic circuit such as phone chargers, laptops, gaming consoles, etc. It might come in handy while camping with a Mr. Buddy propane heater, to run a dehumidifier at the same time.

[@JoseNevarez]

Does anyone know if this can power a HVAC vacuum pump?

[@ckdigwal3767]

These appliances are 230V/AC or 210V/Ac required. How can start with the low Voltage DC? 😊😊

[@stevenfoust3782]

What exactly is it good for?

[@dantheman9395]

That’s awesome! Definitely would be handy in an emergency

[@brianlucas7482]

That thing word be cool to take camping, might be able to eliminate some uses of extention cords 🤔

[@TheLuigy68]

I want to know how long a full charge will keep the tv running lol... winter is coming and usually we have blackouts...

[@patty109109]

I think I'm gonna grab one. $99 right now. I am absolutely fed up with misrepresented junk power bricks on amazon to charge my phone and the high-output USB-C on this is one of the reasons. Plus, I bet I'll find use for the 120V.

[@MarleyIzzy]

So worth it. Love mine.

[@122195brandon]

Can this power a vacuum pump?

[@davidderfus3462]

Made coffee in my Rapid brew cold coffee maker. If you don't mind cold coffee, it is possible.

[@dereknykamp1208]

will it power a small air compressor?

[@ToolShow]

Good question. I don't have one at the moment, but I'll see if we can borrow one from Ohio Power Tool.

[@CSD-INDUSTRIES]

will a top off run a printer ?? this would be great for a mobile office in a work truck, Thanks in advance

[@kirbyman1kanden7pf]

Except for the giant commercial ones, yes

[@robertfeliciano5723]

When will these be available?

[@dannlingy6861]

When is this along with the new packout stuff coming to Aus?

[@desert07576]

Can you use a smaller TV like 27 inch and see how long the Nintendo will go for on a 8.0 battery and a 12

[@ToolShow]

Sure! We have a bunch of TVs around here. I'll find the smallest one we have and run the test.

[@24revealer]

What kind of lights are you using? I'm looking for some for my cubevan when I am bending aluminum in the back.

[@ToolShow]

We use simple jobsite lamps with LED bulbs for our hair lights (overhead), but our primary and fill lights are Falcon Eyes S0-68TD 27" LED video lights. You can learn more about them here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r2iamKGEoKdggdE They're AMAZING, and worth every penny. We also have some of the smaller versions we use when moving around the property.

[@wim0104]

we so need a pack-out coffee-maker/powerbank/inverter unit, maybe with an MXfuel battery...

[@rightsdontcomewithpermits7073]

They have an inverter in mx line 2000 watts i believe.

[@wim0104]

@@rightsdontcomewithpermits7073 somebody should make pack-out brackets for it...

[@wim0104]

@@rightsdontcomewithpermits7073 Hmmm, it doesn't look like that's gonna happen: announced in 2019, and still "coming soon": www.milwaukeetool.com/Products/Equipment/Power-Supply/MXF002

[@MrHowieZ1973]

They need to make a Milwaukee power Wall like a Tesla wall. :)

[@Tonyrg1988]

with packout plus size

[@theonlychewman]

Thank you for doing this! So good. Now that this is out though, they’re just teasing us; I’m waiting for them to make something that will rival the DeWalt Portable Power Station with m18 batteries!

[@Xoars]

Tis here my son

[@theonlychewman]

I just hope this is something that will come out in australia, as I’ve heard this small battery top off pack thing won’t come out here due to voltage differences or something 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@TONYSTARK-jh2wu]

It'd be cool if there was some way to plug them into each other to double the wattage

[@praetorianstride5948]

Get into election engineering and make it happen!!

[@praetorianstride5948]

Uhh electrical* haha

[@scottmorris4914]

It says in the specs it only provide 175 watts. Which is not bad, and surprised it actually powered all the devices in the video opening.

[@ToolShow]

As I mentioned, it was close. Once we added the TV and Switch to the studio equipment, the fan was pretty loud on the TOP-OFF. We were obviously stressing it. And as we added each thing to the power strip, it would cut power completely momentarily. Still really impressed.

[@scottmorris4914]

@@ToolShow I like the overload protection that it has. It shuts down, but allows you to bring it back easily.

[@ToolShow]

@@scottmorris4914 It really is something. It's not like we're switching a fuse or something. It just peacefully clicks off, you hit the button, and BAM. Instantly back in business. Really well built.

[@freddie966woo]

What is a run time of a 12.0 battery?

[@ToolShow]

Depends entirely how much you’re pulling. We plan to run a TV and switch and we’ll see how long that lasts.

[@freddie966woo]

@@ToolShow i cant wait your result

[@jayr3277]

You think running a dewalt corded drill or hammer drill off the top off would work

[@kirbyman1kanden7pf]

Definitely not enough at 175 watts

[@scotthammond3030]

For how long though???

[@JohnTheMexicanic]

Just found about this channel and I freaking love it!!!!!!!! Subbed and bell notify ON!!

[@brinkbuilt101]

Try a heated blanket. For like sports events.

[@axemastersinc3269]

Garage Door opener?

[@arojaz]

I think this will be awesome for my CPAP machine when we go camping.

[@Stefan_Van_pellicom]

If you’re willing to swap 5Ah batteries every 2 hours, go right ahead.

[@firebird8600]

Check your input voltage on your cpap. My dad loved camping, but his cpap made it difficult. He checked with the manufacturer and they sold a 12v cord, it was literally just a straight cord because the power brick dropped the 115v down to 12v DC. We made the cord with some spare parts we had instead of buying, and on a small (group 27) marine battery, he could go 4 nights without recharging the battery.

[@Stefan_Van_pellicom]

@@firebird8600 These batteries store about 1200 Wh of energy (12Vx100Ah). A Milwaukee 5Ah battery has about 81 Wh when using a 90% efficient boost converter (18Vx5Ahx0.9). That is about 7% of what you mention there ... Via the Topoff system you’ll lose MUCH more than that !

[@firebird8600]

@@Stefan_Van_pellicom which is why I offered an alternative. The deep cycle battery adds a lot of weight, but so would carrying enough m18s to do the same.

[@tensazero]

The blender and vac does the pulsing because of the internal initial start capacitor, I assume. DeWalt powerstation laughs in 1000W microwave beeps. DeWalt please make a 200W version. Dual pack if you have to. Maybe a TSATK version of the power station 1000W (1500Wpeak).

[@wim0104]

Milwaukee laughs at your DeWalt budget ;-) The MXfuel powerstation can do '40 Meals 1000W Microwave' www.milwaukeetool.com/Products/Equipment/Power-Supply/MXF002

[@Xoars]

Milwuakee m18 station is here. Hold this L once again Dewalt fanboy

[@saulgoodman2018]

What kind of camera is he using that he have to plug it in?

[@ToolShow]

We use a Lumix GH5 for our studio shots. It can run on batteries, but we have a full rig setup that includes an AC (dummy) battery that keeps it plugged in so we don't have to use batteries and risk them running out. We also use a GH4, GH2 and a few GF cameras in the rest of our video production.

[@alejandrotorres9528]

Can I plug a small microwave to warm up my food??

[@Xoars]

Do you understand how many watts a microwave is?

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Impression to see all that plugged into a power strip @Belts And Boxes

[@2bittesla]

The issue, is it ups grade so it doesn't destroy electronics over time. Uninterrupted Power Source means it has a true clean sine wave that's safe for electronics.

[@patty109109]

No, this doesn't have the pure sine you're referring to.

[@chrisE815]

You got all those tools and no generator?

[@trujillo5599]

We need a job site microwave from Milwaukee

[@Tonyrg1988]

with packout

[@IRAKLICHIKHLADZE]

Rob, good day. I hope the central power will be restored soon. It is easy to get carried away with this marvel of the electric remembering. P.S. I wonder if Sarah is aware of the "experiments" live alone your wife, please be careful you have two wonderful kids...

[@15buckeye15]

Hi Robert, I am a recent subscriber and really enjoying all Belts and Boxes videos. I was wondering if you could recommend a reversible ratcheting wrench set for a DIYer? Not a cheap made one either. What are your thoughts?

[@ToolShow]

I'd be confident recommending anything from GearWrench. Here's an 8 pc set for $117 that currently includes a free Lufkin Tape Measure, which is pretty awesome too. Or, if that "Buckeye" in your name means you're an Ohioan like we are, and you'd like to support local/Made in the USA, I'd suggest you look at Wright Tools. They're made here in Ohio and have a fantastic reputation. You can find their reversible ratcheting box wrenches here: www.ohiopowertool.com/m-2225-wright-offset-ratcheting-box-wrenches-reversible.aspx

[@pavichi29]

Hello.I would like to see a small microwave and a drill doctor drill bit sharpener.

[@calebv3391]

I wonder how long this would power a wifi router....won't mind having internet during a power outage...

[@ToolShow]

We thought the same thing. We figured we could plug in a tv, our router, and watch Netflix until the power came back on. But each time the power goes out, Cable goes out too. I can only assume whatever switch bring cable into our neighborhood, loses power too.

[@btbinnovationsllc6815]

Use a hotspot. Or use your phone as a hotspot to stream to tv. You already have the solution.

[@ToolShow]

@@btbinnovationsllc6815 that won’t do it for 180 gigs of b-roll for our editor on the other side of town.

[@JonMarshAnderson]

Pretty sure you could calculate that. Say you are using a 12.0 m18 battery, 12x18 gives you 216 watt hours and if your router uses say 6 watts and round up to 10 for inefficiencies for the inverter, 216/10 gives you 21.6 hours of run time, maybe a little longer

[@AndrewBrowner]

@@JonMarshAnderson you ever put youre hand over a modern wifi router.. those things are making some heat when theyre running flat out, im thinking closer to 50watts, still 3+ hours.. i doubt that top off is over 70% efficient

[@aidanwilliams1607]

Can it run a skill saw

[@AB-nu5we]

No surprise that most high output tools won't work. My commercial grade uninterruptible power supplies (UPS's aka battery backups) which have much greater capacity and allowed discharge rates, won't power those kinds of tools. Agreed though, fun to try anyway.

[@philipdove1705]

They definitely need to make a 4 battery inverter so I can make coffee

[@simonm1447]

You could make your coffee cordless with Makita's LXT coffee machine ;-)

[@christechguy]

@@simonm1447 that’s actually pretty cool I didn’t even know Makita made this.

[@simonm1447]

@@christechguy There are even 2 models, the older DCM 500 with the option of 18 V LXT or AC plug in, and the newer DCM 501 with the option of 12 V MAX or 18 V LXT plug in (it's working with 12 or 18 V).

[@christechguy]

@@simonm1447 Oh nice!

[@patty109109]

They have one now. It's $799 inverter and takes 4*M18 batteries.

[@guQYdjfdwkCFQDFqUTTrqyVrhTN]

I only use mine for my lasonik ghetto blaster that would either take 16 D or C battery’s for 11 mins of power or take a wall plug. Hence I get unlimited power to my boom box. I got over 50 batteries from Milwaukee (8 of which are 12.0 Hd.) I mostly just use the 12hd’s IT WORKS GREAT TO POWER BOOM BOX OR BLUETOOTH THUMPERS IN THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE! I’m Talking loud music for a crew or crowd of 12+ p.s my laconic 915 doubles as a guitar amp and microphone. Jus saying.

[@stifflersmom1992]

Can you plug a heat gun in it ?

[@justgregnow]

This tech is so awesome I might actually buy a m18 battery just so I can buy this thing!

[@johnargumaniz9179]

“Preblended” 😂😂😂😂 who carry’s that kind of stuff around lmao

[@MrYAZZ-hl7pw]

Paul Blart

[@XWOLVE25]

This guy is really funny! I enjoyed the review.

[@DanielGarcia-zz9eg]

Hard to find, almost impossible to order it online.

[@flakobandz8185]

Can it run a microwave though?

[@ESKAT0]

Could you try a small air compressor

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

I agree the top off charge the fastest if you use a USB c to USB c cable on Samsung note 10 + 5g 2019 model and 2020 Samsung s20 and new Samsung galaxy note 20 + devices it will activate super fast charging 2.0 is amazing charges my note 10+ 5g while it on from 5 percent battery to 100 percent charge in 40 minutes

[@aussiegolddogcnc3d412]

How about a small water pump like a pressure pump, and a bilge pump. Please.

[@BB_Detailing_00]

Great video. Exactly what I wanted to know! Thanks

[@libertarian1637]

175 Watts is the Milwaukee Top Off output; seems like a basic spec to put on a video like this. It’s almost like they are trying to imply that it was more much more powerful then it was. The DeWalt power station he brought up has 1,800 running watts which would have actually powered the router, coffee maker, and vacuum. I have the DeWalt and can run my table saw with it and a vacuum or router and vacuum. Milwaukee also has a larger version though it doesn’t run on M18

[@patty109109]

They do now. Milwaukee has a 4*M18 inverter for $699. SKU 2845-20

[@iginiobluevest9259]

Coffeemaker and application but, be careful overload cut-off

[@josueargumedo436]

I don’t want to challenge the laws of physics here...but yeah I do!” 🤣

[@J-Rezz]

Great video, this show always makes me laugh.

[@NicklenDimeChicano]

Yea milwuakee should’ve paid you guys for this lol im only 1:14 in and im already sold 😂😂😂

[@justincaven6149]

I want to see if it will charge a car battery

[@LuisGarcia-kb2zg]

Can someone trellis Me if this works for microwave?

[@FR11]

MarioCart player spotted.. .SUBBED