Ryobi RB18L50 ONE+ Lithium+ 5.0Ah Battery, 18 V

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Batteries are always DC. That's why there is a positive and a negative terminal. It will always flow consistently from one terminal towards the other through the appliance using power. Electrical devices are made to function on either AC or DC, never both, without modification. Many factors affect how long Ah will last in a battery. These include the rate at which the battery charges and discharges, ambient temperature and environment surrounding it, and the overall condition and age. Regardless of these variables, Amp-hours remain an important indicator of how long your devices can reliably run on one charge. This innovative battery is suitable for 18V Ryobi One+ RB18L50 18V 5Ah and NICAD ONE+ Ryobi tools. Why not build your own collection of ONE+ tools by buying the batteries and chargers you need? This can include their cordless screwdrivers or some sanders and grinders. Maximum Running Time Using a 5.0ah battery (included) with the Ryobi RPD18 Combi Drill, you can drive up to 1550 4 x 32mm wood screws on a single charge. Using the included charger, the Ryobi 18V ONE+™ 5.0ah Lithium+ battery will charge from flat in just 60 minutes. Features:

Even though the Amp=-hours doesn't automatically mean the battery is more powerful by the numbers, sometimes it can equate to more power. In a higher Ah battery, the number and density of cells supplying the current and the heavier gauge of the conductors and components involved allow more current to move with less resistance. Smaller voltages can operate smaller power tools like cordless screwdrivers, rotary tools and light use drill/drivers. In all cases a lithium battery is the best choice. Powerful 5.0Ah Lithium+ battery gives more power, longer runtimes and better durability than previous Ryobi® lithium technologies Those batteries with larger voltage sizes are heavier than smaller voltage batteries and that is always a consideration for manufacturers depending on the actual use of the tool.

Does a higher Ah battery mean more power?

Electricity is broken down into three standard units, resistance (R), voltage (V), and current (I). Voltage is measured in volts, resistance in ohms, and current in amperage.

As you can see Ryobi have many different batteries available. Why do manufacturers like Ryobi make different voltage of batteries? Basically, amperage can be described as the volume of electrical current. It is an essential indicator of how much energy can be moved by an electric device or system. What are amp hours and what does Ah mean in a battery?The higher Ah also means you'll be able to power more things for longer with less strain on the battery components. An easier workload will impact the longevity of the battery itself. Batteries allow flexibility One of the coolest things about batteries is that you can run them in series or parallel to change voltages and amperage. You can assemble a battery bank to accomplish or fulfill any needs with a few equations. For example a 5.0Ah Ryobi battery will last much longer than a 1.0Ah battery, but not 5 times as long as there is always a slight decline. Where you can afford to, you should always buy the biggest Ah rating that you can afford as this will give you the longest battery life. IntelliCell™ technology monitors and balances individual cells to maximise run-times, storage life and safety