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All thanks go to Price Hipster for picking up on this deal.
As @mmd has pointed out, it seems they’re matching Aldi’s upcoming deal:
https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/595582
Ozito Power X Change 18V Charger and 2.5ah Battery $39 (Was $59.99) @ Bunnings
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Yes that was a really good deal, was fortunate to snag one
have the whipper snipper and blower kit that came for $99 once back a year or two ago. presume this battery is interchangeable/all in the same, so can buy this as a spare/quick swap?
Damn this makes me realise how good that deal was, wish I bought more than 1.
No showings online and in-store price is $79.
Is this to jumpstart cars?
Yes
Jump start cars………..really? Exactly which Ozito product does that?
@NinjaChicken: Jumperleads…….seriously? And exactly how do they work with the PowerX 2.5ah battery? Keeping in mind that the initial question was "Is this to jumpstart cars?".
@Borg: I guess you could jerry rig something up to plug them into a PowerX 2.5ah battery - it's not going to jump start a car though.
But I was simply being a smart-ass and answering your original question:
Jump start cars………..really? Exactly which Ozito product does that?
This is for using with Ozito's battery operated power tools.
shush you lol
Haha. Probably best to tell the truth so they don't make an expensive purchase they can't use.
@magic8ballgag: The original question was if this item could be used to jump start cars, and someone else said yes. If this item was purchased by someone solely based on that assumption, it would be a $40 item that couldn't jump start anything.
I don't quite understand what you have perceived to be so ridiculous here, and leave that to you to explain.
@CocaKoala: Right, so in your world, you would accidentally buy an item you have no use for and then just simply throw it away?
@magic8ballgag: In my world I wouldn't like to misguide someone into buying an item that they didn't need in the first place, only to have them waste either more time to return it or have them spend more money to buy power tools that they presumably have no need for order to put that battery to actual use. Not to mention they wouldn't have the jump starter they wanted.
Your original question was "expensive?", from which you seem to have deviated into a making this a pointless discussion.
In my world I wouldn't like to misguide someone into buying an item that they didn't need in the first place,
Then don't, that doesn't negate my original question when one could simply return it.
Besides, $39 isn't exactly breaking the bank.
Then don't, that doesn't negate my original question when one could simply return it.
Is it better to misguide people into buying useless garbage and have them return it as opposed to telling them it's not what they're looking for so they avoid buying it in the first place?
Besides, $39 isn't exactly breaking the bank.
You could also return a $3900 item and then it wouldn't break the bank either, but like I said, I'd personally not misguide someone into buying an item they'd find no use for in the first place regardless of the price. If you're not going to return it for whatever reason, a $39 paperweight is an expensive item.
Is it better to misguide people into buying useless garbage
Sure, but you could also do that without exaggerating.
You could also return a $3900 item
You could, although the possibility of not being able to return it could actually be an expensive mistake, where as a $39 battery would not be.
Sure, but you could also do that without exaggerating.
This is not ozwasteyourmoney, but ozbargain. I consider a $39 item that does nothing to be expensive and it's not an exaggeration. I don't expect everyone to agree with me though.
You could, although the possibility of not being able to return it could actually be an expensive mistake, where as a $39 battery would not be.
A $39 2.5A battery that could be used in power tools is a good buy, but As I said, a $39 paperweight is rather expensive in my books. People don't get rich by throwing away money, no matter if it's $39 or $3.
I consider a $39 item that does nothing to be expensive
For the sake of your argument, I'm sure you do, but thankfully Bunnings have a fantastic return policy.
People don't get rich by throwing away money, no matter if it's $39 or $3.
I'm not here to get rich, and I've probably spent more money than I ever would have since discovering the website, but either way the item can be returned, therefore no money is being thrown away.
Surely you are trolling us. 🙄
Do you see any cables with battery alligator clamp clips on the photo?my radio controlled car is 6ah, so jump start maybe but not serious run time at 2.5ah.
I bought this few months ago for $59, have the receipt. Can I return that and buy at this price? saving $20.
Yes
No, you should have waited
Honestly buying a kit and flipping the tool(s) that come with it is almost always a cheaper way to buy an Ozito battery. I bought two $29 trimmer kits then sold the skins for $40 each. So I made $22 by buying two 2.5Ah batteries with chargers.
Where’d you sell? Face/Tree or eBay?
Facebook and Gumtree.
Oh yeah, you’re right! Will add to post. Thanks 👍🏻
Your ozito deal is good as you're getting a 2.5ah vs Aldis 2.0ah.
Much better return warranty
Broader range of tools tooThe Aldi deals can work out OK if you are able to pickup tools and batteries on clearance.
Which seems to happen much less in 2020 and 2021 than it used to..
I've avoided the Ozito deals (which are great btw, don't get me wrong) simply because I'm primarily in the Ryobi ecosystem, with a bit of 80V/82V Kobalt/Victa for heavy duty stuff.
I've dropped into Aldi's ecosystem because I was able to get 4ah batteries for $20 at one point and have a 18v hedge trimmer for $40 (originally $80?) and now a reciprocal saw for $50 (originally $70). Those are tools that rarely if ever seem to come up in the Ozito discount line..
How are they comparable?
This is for a battery & charger, whereas Aldi are selling a line trimmer & mower kit.
Am hoping to get a good deal on the ozito 4AH batteries…
Are people opening up these batteries for the li-ion cells? Are they 18650s?
unless you need a spare charger, or cells with solder tags, it’s a messy way to get some cells, it’s only a 2.5ah battery.
I won't bore everyone with too much detail but yes, there are generic 18650s in the 1.5, 2.0, 4.0 & 5.2Ah Ozito PXC batteries as per this pic and this pic The Aldi Xfinity Batteries were a tad better for shucking because they used genuine Samsung cells… but I'm not sure if that's still the case. With that said my original 4-5 Ozito 4Ah Batteries are now over 4 years old and I've treated them like crap but they're still going strong with about 90% stamina remaining. Brilliant.
How many 18650 batteries in the Aldi one?
I am requiring a few and was planning to buy some off eBay.The ALDIs & Ozitos (& many others) are the same… anything up to 2.5Ah contains four 18650 cells, anything from 3 up to 5Ah contains eight 18650 cells. All depends on what capacity you're after.
@Ice-Eyes: Baaaahhh! Sorry all, of course it's 5 & 10 respectively. Doh. Brain too full at the moment, can't think straight.
@SteveAndBelle: cheers just after 5 so will pick up the 2.5Ah,
On a side topic, can a panasonic eneloop smart charger charge the 18650?@mmd: Nope. Eneloops are 1.2v NiMH whereby 18650s are 3.2v Li-Ions… plus they're completely different size. Loads of excellent 18650 chargers around for very little.
I got all my 18650 batteries from old laptops. Look for the ones with removable battery pack.
@bb_hunter: cheers got an old laptop
On a side topic, can a panasonic eneloop smart charger charge the 18650?
Can you make a Tesla if you buy enough?
You could definitely power a Tesla, yes. Same cells… you just need 4000 of them at approx. $20k+
Brilliant! Extra charger and battery for my growing collection of tools. Just ordered at Warragul, VIC.
Clicked and Collected today! Neat little charger which is smaller than the bigger ones! Good value!
the aldi 4ah are 49.95 ….$50, so if bunnings price match it’s a $19 saving, but bunnings have had better bundles in slower months e.g winter like the 2x3ah and charger for $69.
the air inflator looks interesting but looks like schrader only not presta and does the hose fitting attach via std compressor fitting ?
The've gone up $10, they used to be $40
Schrader to presta adapters on eBay ;) only a few $
Is it worthwhile to get battery powered or corded tools for occasional home use? I recently bought a used corded AEG reciprocating saw.
Only you can answer that for your particular needs.
I can answer that. Batteries are a game changer.
Sure are! I have virtually sold all my corded stuff and got power x change everything.
Not necessarily true. It depends on the use case really. If you're going to use it once a year then a corded drill may be just fine. It's potentially cheaper and unlike batteries it doesn't have a limited lifespan. My old man still has a 40 year old drill that works when required which is once in a blue moon at most. No battery is going to last that long. In general cordless is of course more convenient for most but only 'you' can answer which one is more fit for purpose. Also let's not forget you get a lot more power/torque with a corded dollar for dollar so some people may need that.
But this is the internet and people ask 'what should I have for dinner' so anything goes really.
Depends on the tool. Some tools suck a lot of power. E.g. Angle grinder, circular saw. I'd recommend corded for these.
Everything else go cordless.
These type of tools can work okay with your typical 18V batteries but not the Ozito/Aldi ones - I've tried both versions in each brand and they just don't have the torque and often just stall/cutout.
DeWalt versions certainly do work although at many times the price. I just had to accept that and move on…
No doubt other "trade" brands will as well but the only one of those I use is DeWalt.
Definitely battery. The power from an 18V tool is pretty good. For most tools, the price is about the same for 240v vs battery.
When first buying tools I went corded. It was cheaper and my work area was smaller so cords were not an issue.
Once I was established I started buying battery operated tools on special as they are very handy to use.
Currently I'm replacing cheap battery tools for better more expensive tools.
I find I don't use my corded tools much at all these days.
Corded is best. The cordless tool battery designs change and they force you to throw out your existing tool, unless you are handy with a soldering iron and can rebuild the battery pack. My old ozito charger started smoking, threw it out, the corded ozito drill is way better, more powerful and is ready to go whenever
It depends on what are you planning to do with them. If you are using your reciprocating saw, for example, for pruning trees, definitely get a cordless one. If you work mostly in house it shouldn't matter. I would still buy the cutting equipment (circular saw, reciprocating saw, jigsaw, angle grinders etc) cordless as cables have a tendency to get in the way of your work when cutting.
Corded for me.
do they match anything else?
Has anyone used power tool batteries as USB power banks (with the separately sold adapters) I have heaps of Dewalt batteries sitting around doing nothing 99.9% of the time and just realised there are USB adapters for them - Any feedback?
I’ve got the adaptor for the ozito batteries and it is pretty handy while camping. I have only used it to charge phones and torches
I didn't know that they have these adapters… looked it up and it's sold pretty cheap @ bunnings too. Thanks for the info!!
But then 4ah = 4000mah, which in today's phone/tablet battery size, is barely enough for a single charge, which isn't ideal given its size and weight.
+1 for this. We use the Ozito adaptor with a 4.0Ah battery when we go camping and charge multiple phones, lanterns, and usb powered fans off it. Absolute game changer!
That's 4 Ah @ 18 V, which works out to be about 72 Wh of capacity. Your typical chunky 15,000 mAh @ 3.7 V battery bank would have about 56 Wh of capacity
@nutcase: True. We should really start measuring battery capacity in Wh instead of the nonsensical Ah or mAh.
I am no expert here. But my thinking is that the 4000mah of the tool batteries is rated at 18v, while the phone ones are at 3.7v. Hence, the 4000mah should be about 4000 x (18/3.7), or roughly 19,459mah at 3.7v(about 4.8 times), assuming 100% efficiency of conversation. In other words, the tool batteries do pack a lot of more power.
Thanks all, i completely forgot about the voltage part. THanks for correcting me.
Need a discount on the 4AH OR 3AH.
Think we got the 4.0Ah for $39 last Christmas from memory. I only bought one - kicking myself!
Is the battery universal to ozito tools?
Yes, power Xchange tools.
I think there is also 12V Ozito, so not those.
And not older ozito 18V people may have at home, pre-Einhell.
Yes, as long as they carry the name PXC, which is power xchange.
is this the one for its impact driver / drill driver?
Yes
I have too many ozito tools and batteries.
Thanks for listening.
also waiting for 3AH or 4AH :(
You usually get batteries and chargers in the ozito sets with whatever tools you are buying. The sets are often on sale for same price as the stand alone tool(s).
I'd recommend waiting for 4a batteries to be price matched and buy those if needed instead.
Asking a newbie question. I have small kitchen with tile grout to grind away. I have power points nearby so i wonder if i should get the battery operated or cord tool.
Can this https://www.bunnings.com.au/craftright-multi-function-tool-a…
fit into this?
https://www.bunnings.com.au/xu1-220w-multi-function-tool_p62…
Thank you!
Yes it will fit.
I can recommend the Ozito rotary tool. It's a bit more flexible than the multi-function tool (cut, sand, engrave, drill, routing, removing dead skin from your feet).
Also comes with the flex tool so you have something nice and lightweight in your hand if you have lots of tiles to do.
Ozito rotary tool seems to be only 12V.
This might be a silly question, are blades and saws for multi tool interchangeable for rotary tool?
I am also looking at getting the multi tool for sanding wooden window frame one day to repaint it.
I meant the 240V wall powered unit.
The blades/saws aren't interchangable. The multi tool is an oscillating tool (i.e. left to right movement). The rotary tool rotates (similar to a drill bit, etc).
Damn, just bought an extra fast charger when I bought the Line Trimmer skin (as well as two 4Ah batteries).
That said, I can't be assed with a 2.5Ah battery. I only have one and it only gets used for their torch skin.
Does this come with the "slow" charger? (as opposed to the fast charger)
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Good for those who missed this https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/575305