New RYOBI 18V 150W Charger / Inverter (RYi150CVNM)

After waiting for over two years, I was finally able to order the new RYi150CVNM RYOBI 18V 150W Charger / Inverter. I ran a bunch of tests on it. It is still a Modified Sine Wave inverter. It now has a 30W USB-C PD port that can be used to charge it. This allows you to charge it in your car or with a Solar Panel! Unfortunately it does not have Pass-Thru charging. The AC/DC turn off when you charge it :-(
Things I used:
* RYOBI RYi150CVNM ( www.homedepot.com/p/RYOBI-150... )
* Megasolar 100W Portable solar panel ( amzn.to/3XaZpgC )
* USB-C Cigarette Socket Adapter ( amzn.to/3Apqp2i )
* USB-C Decoy ( amzn.to/3OiD0dj )
* 9ah Battery ( amzn.to/32ypiQ0 )
* USB Tester ( amzn.to/3TNtLDd )
* Load Tester ( amzn.to/3EDERGv )
* Oscilloscope ( amzn.to/3EkNGnh )
* Kill A Watt Meter ( amzn.to/3hP8dIY )
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[@wastedcentury1805]

I bought this recently during a 50% and free shipping sale from Direct Tools Outlet. I'm so glad I got it. Plug and play. Instant green charging light when hooked up to the USB-C port of my 100w Ericsity portable solar panel. Today I simultaneously charged my GoLabs R300 power station from that panel. It's perfect because the GoLabs maximum input is 60w. Both finished within 4 hours or so. I think this is just the beginning of solar availability from Ryobi. I expect other products are in planning and development phase, largely due to show-how from channels like this one.

[@SerendipitySue]

just wish it would allow pass-thru charging (ie. allow it to be used when charging)

[@wastedcentury1805]

@@SerendipitySue Agreed, That's hopefully their next step, if for example they come up with a solar capable 40v charger inverter. BTW, the specs you were looking for are on the bottom of the charger inverter, where the battery clicks in. Very small print. Not visible when the battery is connected.

[@gouldbowman]

So glad to see you review this!!! Thanks for sharing!

[@grindychum]

About time they finally released this! I got mine a few weeks ago and did some testing. I recommend the Kohree 100w panel it has a 40w USBC output. They are on sale for $100 from time to time on Amazon. Those Ryobi panels are under powered and will be overpriced for sure. I did notice that mine doesn't click all the way down most of the time I loaded it on a battery, still makes connection- just a slight fit issue on the older batterys not so much with the newer design battery. If Ryobi was to make a new version with a Pure signwave AC inverter, pass thru charging and on/off switchs for the AC/DC it would sell close to $200. As usual excellent video Chris.

[@stephonnicholls150]

How long will it take to charge a 4amp battery via solar?

[@Ejdw2]

@@stephonnicholls150 assuming a panel and charge controller able to output the full 30watts of the USB-C port in the inverter, about 2.5 hours for a 4.0 amp hour battery (72 watt hour)

[@johnspruit7296]

Thanks for properly testing the specs. Keeping the company claims honest .

[@bluegrassmagee8697]

Great Review Thank You! Really Appreciate you posting a link to the 4 way USB Micro Meter, that displays current Volts & Amps. 👍⛵️

[@stimpy1715]

Looks like close but no cigar on this one. Chris thanks for all you do for us.

[@stereomojo]

Awesome review

[@chochoglist5775]

Great video again!

[@jorge8915]

I kove it thank you so much for your review ❤️

[@mattattack426]

Informative presentation! New subscriber 😊

[@lostandfound6501]

Best Ryobi review/mod channel EVER. What a let down though on this product. If Ryobi got this right and marketed it better, they would make $$$$.

[@mprents]

Informative video, thanks! FYI, the back round music is annoying!

[@RM-xd5gp]

Great review with real specs and testing! I am disappointed that the A/C port doesn't have a switch (like Milwuakee top off). Camping with kids, it could easily be left, or even if you charge a phone overnight, it will be leaking power for several hours after phone is charged.

[@billbuss7542]

Will it power the Ryobi vacuum?

[@wastedcentury1805]

Wow I'm very glad you mentioned the flashing red and green lights at the end of the video. Last week I gambled on Amazon and bought a Ryobi knockoff dual 40v charger for $21. The first day it worked fine, charging two 6ah with no problem. Input specs were very similar to my genuine Ryobi chargers. The next day I grabbed more batteries and received the flashing red and green lights. I was going to return the thing. But now I realize it was the same situation you described...it only happens when the batteries are already fully charged.

[@shawnd567]

Damn! Mad I got the other one recently.

[@yamspaine]

I just saw this at the store for the first time. I'd get it if it were on sale... but I think a later revision would be important with the power pass thru.

[@jesusch3000]

Great video

[@ernestomendez6991]

I got this and I really recommend it

[@conradsmith841]

Thanks so much for the review! Did you make a passthrough ryobi solar charger ?

[@SerendipitySue]

yes, I did several projects. Look under the VIDEOS tab

[@MikeJordanUnCamplicated]

Thanks for that vid. I almost bought this, but you unsold me. The lack of passthrough charging... again... is perplexing

[@acemarcola]

There was a recall on some of the P108 batteries. Part number 130429028 there were about 57,000 units defective. Thanks for the video.

[@acemarcola]

Never mind yours isn’t one of them, I could read part number 😂

[@Cruzdeonnaify]

YES!!!!

[@RAZORWlND]

was most curious what the solar panel was outputting into the c port.

[@showersdpn]

The red and green light error is probably from overcharging. It should be unplugged when it's done.

[@donnajohnson9324]

Can you change their drills on it?

[@hifinsword]

I use a power supply to power a LiPo charger or power supply that I use to charge Radio Control 6 cell LiPo batteries to 26.1V at 4.5A. Charger can use both AC and DC power. I'm wondering if I can use this 150W 18V inverter to use on my charger that outputs up to 10A at 26.1V to charge my batteries. I normally charge at about 4.5A normally. I realize the 18.5V of my ONE+ Ryobi battery will deplete itself charging a 26.1V LiPo at 5Ah. But I have 3 Ryobi 18V batteries.

[@allaroundgaming100]

Unrelated but I was wondering if it would be possible to run 2 40v batteries in parallel for tools like the snowblower that have 1 battery standby slot and 1 active slot. Running the 2 batteries in parallel would be amazing instead of having 1 just sitting there

[@SerendipitySue]

you can run batteries in parallel, but you have to be very careful that the voltages are the same. I always use the same battery type and fully charge them before connecting them. I have several movies about making 18/40V battery adapters

[@shinestar2912]

can this charge an e-bike battery?

[@jodie9558]

@SerendipitySue What do you recommend to use? Do you have the connector for 12 volt to the Ryobi?? Thankyou

[@SerendipitySue]

The things I used are in the video description. There's a link to a 12V cigarette lighter port to USB Type C adapter

[@brandymaebrandy]

Where do you get your battery clips for the 18v Ryobi batteries?

[@SerendipitySue]

www.partswarehouse.com/Homelite-Ryobi-Ridgid-Contact-Plate-Holder-Assembl-p/hm-300001044.htm

[@spbnick]

I wonder if a switch disabling the invertor could be hacked into it 🤔

[@selahstambaugh1989]

How long do you think it would run a small portal electric heater? The heaters AC is 120V

[@SerendipitySue]

This inverter only supports150W. Most heaters are 800W or higher. It wouldn't work.

[@davidr9876]

Can you run a CPAP off of this? And if I understand it, there's no benefit to finding an adapter to plug the CPAP into the USB-C PD port. Normally you'd get more run time if you run it off DC but I think this unit will always have the parasitic loss from the AC inverter regardless if you are plugged into the AC port or not. Is this correct? I think my CPAP runs at about 25 watts when the heater/humidifier is turned off.

[@SerendipitySue]

I have run my Phillips Dreamstation 2 off it with AC and a 9ah battery. I turn the humidifier off. RYOBI has announced a new 12V powerstation ( www.ryobitools.com/products/details/46396035370 ). That way you can run DC that should last longer.

[@futbol1972]

I have ryobi tools that I use with dewalt batteries using an adapter. Could I use my adapter so I can use dewalt batteries with ryobi inverter? Thank you

[@SerendipitySue]

should be able to

[@cline7472]

Did you test the actual current draw through the USB ports with the power switch on but the inverter idle?

[@SerendipitySue]

yes

[@cline7472]

@@SerendipitySue Do you recall what the draw was for the inverter when idle?

[@salvadorgarcia9108]

No

[@conradsmith841]

Can i use any solar panel with this inverter as long as its usb-c does it regulate a 100w panel or do you need a solar controler ? I just purchased it and want to know what i can use for a solar panel

[@SerendipitySue]

As long as the solar panel has a USB type-c output, you should be good

[@conradsmith841]

Thanks so much I could not find any information on that question!! You are amazing and your videos are the best. Thanks!

[@NexGen-3D]

Handy unit, but has the same issue as the 40v, you can just turn on the USB charger without having the inverter on at the same time, this causes it to drain the battery rapidly even if you just charging a phone or tablet, the USB-C charge input is a nice improvement all the others should have.

[@fredsax7793]

Would this run a typical hair dryer? If yes, how many minutes would it go for at high speed?

[@SerendipitySue]

no, a hair dryer takes 1200-1500W to run.

[@fredsax7793]

@SerendipitySue Thanks for your response. What type of charger do I need to run a hair dryer? A ryobi charger would be nice, but not required

[@SerendipitySue]

@@fredsax7793 I made this... it will run a hair dryer ( kzbin.info/www/bejne/onKkiHl5ipmce68 ). RYOBI also sells one now: www.ryobitools.com/products/details/46396039798

[@fredsax7793]

@@SerendipitySue That 18V ONE+ 1800-WATT power station is a beast! I didn't realize that I need so many batteries to run a hair dryer? I looked at your self-made charger project; And even that one used seven 4AH battery packs. Another beast. I was hoping a reasonably sized battery would run a hair dryer, but I guess that is not possible in 2024. Still I really like your videos. You explain things very carefully. Your reviews are thorough.

[@fredsax7793]

@@SerendipitySue I'm trying to understand how to match up devices with battery capacity? This is an unfamiliar subject matter. Do you have any recommendations on videos that explain this topic? Maybe the hair dryer is not a good example. When I look at an appliance or device, I look at the wattage of the device? Then I look at what power capacity of the battery charger? I don't expect you to explain it here. But I don't even know what keywords to use to do a search on this subject.

[@OTLB]

have you seen the new 18volt large inverter?

[@SerendipitySue]

No, not yet. I’m traveling. What country? Can you post a link?

[@OTLB]

@@SerendipitySue looks like a new inverter to handle the new 12.5 40 v batteries

[@SynthToshi]

no pass threw charging? wth... no way. no buy for me. might have to get the 40v one.

[@rico3831]

It sounds kind of a dumb question. But is this allowed on a plane?

[@SerendipitySue]

Lithium ion (rechargeable) batteries are limited to a rating of 100 watt hours (Wh) per battery. So a 4Ah Ryobi battery at 72Wh would be OK

[@franciscosalazar203]

Will this power a microwave?

[@SerendipitySue]

no, most small microwaves take 1000W. this only has 150W

[@FreedomFinanceFun]

It's sounds like a great product, but 130 I could get a portable power station

[@ometofu]

No pass thru. I guess this wont be my solar ups project

[@Whitepinoy]

I believe a power station like a ecoflow would be better

[@SerendipitySue]

ecoflow makes much larger/high-end powerstations. This is something more for people who already own a ton of RYOBI tools/batteries. eg. amzn.to/3gJ8RaZ

[@everyone_knows_itsbutterst7808]

It won’t power a heat lamp

[@rkb9155]

Please lose the music. Totally distracting and completely unnecessary

[@Sfhakrn]

Honestly seems to be junk