Discharge rates of Ryobi Lithium Ion

[caykroyd]

Does anyone know the discharge rates of Ryobis? I can't find any documentation on them. I hear that Bosch are ~10C, but can't find anything on Ryobis.

 

[icecube57]

Whatever you are thinking of doing. Just dont do it. Ryobi has come a long way but they are no where near the level of quality of dewalts or bosch or milwaukee. So if you are thinking of using one of their packs to power a bike or build a pack. You will be disappointed. You would probably have to put 2-4 packs in series and 2-4 packs in parallel just to run a 36v 20A controller and the life span on those packs wouldnt be that long. They arent rated for high C discharge. I read someone was having controller cut out problems because they sagged alot.

 

[etard]

I would be interested to know, cuz I have some of thier tools, but I wouldn't think they are as good as the Bosch and cost more.

 

[caykroyd]

Well, I 'll let you know how it works. Just wanted to get a heads up of the quality, and the consensus is that they will likely cut out. I already have the batteries. That's why I'll try them, but may have to switch to Bosch. I will put two in series for 36v 2.4ah. Hopefully, no cutout and 1-2 miles of travel. Wheel comes tomorrow, so I'll update you this weekend.