RIDGID 130377001 24-Volt Li-Ion Battery

My old Black & Decker 9v driver-drill finally died, so I bought a Ridgid combo kit containing a driver-drill, reciprocating saw, and flashlight - the kit came with 2 of these 24v batteries & charger. I also bought a "Max-Select" Ridgid vacuum. So far, these batteries self-discharge about 3 times faster than my Black & Decker 18v Ni-CAD batteries - remember, this is a Lithium Ion battery; 2 generations above Ni-CAD. They're supposed to hold a charge MUCH longer. I'm disappointed.

I have 4 , all self discharge in 1 month and their actual performance is worse than an 18v battery , even medium loads it will shut off. At least I have a lifetime service on them, these ,outside kits do not.. A 3 year warranty is the worst in the industry as well. Very disappointed. Ridgid cordless is a dressed-up DIY low end tool line. Read on forums on how may issues occur in even trying to get parts or replacements. Sorry I ever started buying them.

I never write reviews but I feel compelled to write this one. I bought this 4 piece set in 2007. Almost immediately the flashlight did not work and one the batteries crapped out. I used this set for alot of projects around the house but with one battery it was never easy. I bought ridgid tools because al of the plumbing tools were always top notch but their power tools are not the same. If I could do it over again I would take Dewalt in a heartbeat.