I purchased a Ryobi converter for one reason. I care for an individual who uses a power assist chair/recliner. The sub-station blew a transformer and the power went off for 4 hours and the person was in a recliner position with no way of getting the chair to move into an upright power assist. I plugged the chair into the chair and was able to assist the person out of the chair.
Aside from not charging and the unregulated 12v output, that is one of the coolest adapters Ryobi has put out. The unregulated output is especially disappointing because the difference in cost between the buck converter they used and one with regulated 13.8v output is just pennies. 😕
It's interesting that the Voltage at 10A remained at 11.4V the whole duration. They must be trying to regulate it. I've seen other powerstations that have this "sag". That's why I prefer they start at 13.8V. I used short heavy gage stranded copper wire for the test. So I don't think it was that.
The review was great! I would like to see them increase the voltage aswell. I was hoping I could use one of these as a battery tender and to run a small trolling motor.
The unregulated 12v is big letdown. I get the feeling they give us the bare minimum features on new products (the 40v power station - so many flaws) to see if it sells/what people dont like about it, then they come out with a version 2 at a higher price. For example the new 150w inverter charger has a 30w USB C for charging, alot of folding solar panels have a 45w USB C port, So I can see them coming out with version 2 that supports 45w USB C with a fancy marketing hook- "now with 50% faster charging".
Isn't the new 150w one the new version 2? That includes USB-C when they should have included it on the first 150 watt inverter (that HD is currently pushing)
Thanks for your review. If I run a 12V device from this power source are there any pros/cons to using the lighter socket vs the USB-C PD port? Does the USB-C automatically detect the required voltage or do I need a special cable or adapter to deliver 12V?
USB PD requires negotiated power on both ends. You need a PD "decoy" module to get precisely 12V negotiated from USB PD. if you want 12V and only one of the ends is USB PD, you are better off using a cigarette lighter pigtail and making your own adapter to something like XT30.
Very good video. Question about the cpap. I always thought it could only run on pure sinewave otherwise it shortens the lifespan of the device. How well does it handle the stepped sinewave?
How is the run time on the CPAP compared to the 150w AC inverter? I expect more parasitic loss due to converting to AC so if you have a DC plug for the cpap, I'd expect this to be better. Same for phone or laptop charging since the other Ryobi charger/inverter has the AC plug hot all the tim
Just recently bought one and the USB C PD outlet cause my new Samsung phone and tablet to constantly charge/no charge/charge/no charge. The other USB outlets work fine, and I did not try the 12 volt outlet. Ryobi tech support had not heard of the 30w PD outlet issue and so I went back to Bunnings to exchange it. A new one did exactly the same, so I took a refund instead. I have the two 150w inverters, one came with a solar panel and can charge the ryobi battery via USB C. They have both worked really well so far.
@@immrnoidall all depends on what you are trying to run with it. I've used both the 30 amp that can run 400W ( amzn.to/3PEOdaY ) and the 20 Amp (amzn.to/445GgQw ) that can run 270Watts
Unfortunately, right out of the package mine does not work. Tried five different batteries and a bunch of resets and nothing. No power light, no work light.
@@laynelg8762 if you are running 12v appliances it’s much more efficient than converting to AC and then back to DC. The cigarette plug usually handles much higher amps at 12v than usb-c
If you have a 12v car adaptor for the laptop it'd work just fine, but if you use an inverter you'd need a pure sine wave one or you'd lose a lot of efficiency
That was a very useful review! Nice to see that it supports a variety of USB C PD voltages.
I purchased a Ryobi converter for one reason. I care for an individual who uses a power assist chair/recliner. The sub-station blew a transformer and the power went off for 4 hours and the person was in a recliner position with no way of getting the chair to move into an upright power assist. I plugged the chair into the chair and was able to assist the person out of the chair.
All tanks to your innovation ryobi is moving ideas tanks so much big fan from Portugal 😊
Thanks for another review that will prevent me from wasting my money. Ryobi should hire you to design things right 😁
Aside from not charging and the unregulated 12v output, that is one of the coolest adapters Ryobi has put out. The unregulated output is especially disappointing because the difference in cost between the buck converter they used and one with regulated 13.8v output is just pennies. 😕
I've made this same comment numerous times, if Ryobi can save one penny making a product, they will.
It's interesting that the Voltage at 10A remained at 11.4V the whole duration. They must be trying to regulate it. I've seen other powerstations that have this "sag". That's why I prefer they start at 13.8V. I used short heavy gage stranded copper wire for the test. So I don't think it was that.
The review was great!
I would like to see them increase the voltage aswell. I was hoping I could use one of these as a battery tender and to run a small trolling motor.
Great technical information. Thank you.
The unregulated 12v is big letdown. I get the feeling they give us the bare minimum features on new products (the 40v power station - so many flaws) to see if it sells/what people dont like about it, then they come out with a version 2 at a higher price.
For example the new 150w inverter charger has a 30w USB C for charging, alot of folding solar panels have a 45w USB C port, So I can see them coming out with version 2 that supports 45w USB C with a fancy marketing hook- "now with 50% faster charging".
Isn't the new 150w one the new version 2? That includes USB-C when they should have included it on the first 150 watt inverter (that HD is currently pushing)
Thanks for your review. If I run a 12V device from this power source are there any pros/cons to using the lighter socket vs the USB-C PD port? Does the USB-C automatically detect the required voltage or do I need a special cable or adapter to deliver 12V?
USB PD requires negotiated power on both ends. You need a PD "decoy" module to get precisely 12V negotiated from USB PD. if you want 12V and only one of the ends is USB PD, you are better off using a cigarette lighter pigtail and making your own adapter to something like XT30.
Good video, that was informative 😎
Very good video. Question about the cpap. I always thought it could only run on pure sinewave otherwise it shortens the lifespan of the device. How well does it handle the stepped sinewave?
This ryobi is DC only. I ran the cpap off the 12V
Great video. Am I use it for Video gears.
Great review. Thank you!
I make one with MAKITA CHARGER as base and I buy on ebay circuit board to lower 18v to 12v to a car sucked 👍hope this be useful
Thanks for the video. I just ordered one of these. Do you think this will provide power a portable paddle board pump to inflate paddle board?
I would expect it to be able to
How is the run time on the CPAP compared to the 150w AC inverter? I expect more parasitic loss due to converting to AC so if you have a DC plug for the cpap, I'd expect this to be better. Same for phone or laptop charging since the other Ryobi charger/inverter has the AC plug hot all the tim
I have the same question.
I'm trying to figure out a good test for this. Intuitively I would expect the DC to be more efficient and last longer.
Where can I buy one in Australia
@@ianladbrook not sure, Ryobi seems to release different products at different times in different countries
Excellent review of the power source. I was wondering if you could add a link for the DC adapter used to power the Dreamstation 2 cpap. Thanks.
OK, I added it to the description
Just recently bought one and the USB C PD outlet cause my new Samsung phone and tablet to constantly charge/no charge/charge/no charge. The other USB outlets work fine, and I did not try the 12 volt outlet. Ryobi tech support had not heard of the 30w PD outlet issue and so I went back to Bunnings to exchange it. A new one did exactly the same, so I took a refund instead. I have the two 150w inverters, one came with a solar panel and can charge the ryobi battery via USB C. They have both worked really well so far.
bummer you had a problem with your phone
@SerendipitySue sure was. The phone and tablet charge perfectly fine from other battery banks and mains chargers so I was very disappointed.
I would like to have a 13.8 volt adapter/converter like the one you made yourself. Are they available anywhere at all?
The RYi150CVNM ac inverter was 90% efficient (65 out of 72wh). Why is this DC port so low only getting 70% efficiency? thx
could be a slightly worn out battery
I literally carry around the huge lantern 😂 cause it has the usb port. Yeah i need an upgrade can you tell😅
Why on earth would they make it 12v ? wouldn't 13.8 be more efficient?
yeah, I keep telling them to make it regulated 13.8V. That's what I've done with several of my DIY projects
@@SerendipitySue I,m looking for a 24v to 13.8v regulated. for my camper. how many amps should it be?
@@immrnoidall all depends on what you are trying to run with it. I've used both the 30 amp that can run 400W ( amzn.to/3PEOdaY ) and the 20 Amp (amzn.to/445GgQw ) that can run 270Watts
Unfortunately, right out of the package mine does not work. Tried five different batteries and a bunch of resets and nothing. No power light, no work light.
I s it possible use older batteries with this power source recharge new battery on older charger
Does it shut off automatically or can it be left on indefinitely?
The batteries BMS will eventually shut the battery off when it is low
Will it power a shop vac?
I can’t believe it doesn’t have pass through charging. Why does ryobi keep doing this
Hey Ryobi, where's my multi battery One+ pure sine wave inverter/charger. Waiting to spend my money.
Just announced - Pure Sine - 8 battery capacity - 18volt
@@19frog68 Hooray!!!
Why buy this when you could just get the inverter that also has USB charging?
@@laynelg8762 if you are running 12v appliances it’s much more efficient than converting to AC and then back to DC. The cigarette plug usually handles much higher amps at 12v than usb-c
I am afraid to try to charge a gaming laptop.
If you have a 12v car adaptor for the laptop it'd work just fine, but if you use an inverter you'd need a pure sine wave one or you'd lose a lot of efficiency
@@StevenMussels. Thanks, several weeks ago I used the Type C to charge my laptop. I hope it was clean energy and did not hurt my laptop.
Do u think I can turn on a vanity for like 10 min or less with this
depends on what wattage bulbs you have in it