Re: (ET) Inverter option: Enter Ryobi?

[Tim Maxwell <timmaxwell chartertn net>]

Would adapting the inverter be as simple as just feeding it pack voltage?
My understanding is that most of the cordless tool actually rely on 
communication between the tool and the battery pack.

Tim M

On 6/23/2026 11:53 PM, Dave Tiefenbrunn via Elec-trak wrote:
> That one uses 18V input.
>
> Check out this model - Ryobi RYI1802BT 1800W Inverter - It uses 40V 
> batteries, which should allow it to run right off the full 36V pack.
>
> Dave
>
>
>
> On 6/23/2026 8:13 PM, Chris Zach via Elec-trak wrote:
> > So looking at an inverter option for the Elec-Trak I see Ryobi has an 
> > 18 volt 8 battery inverter that can put out 1800 watts.
> >
> > With Ryobi batteries of course but I wonder if I could "build" an 
> > adapter for the Elec-trak as it does use two packs at a time to power 
> > itself....
> >
> > Either feed it 36 volts outright or tap a pack at the 18v point. 
> > Hm......
> >
> > Chris
> >
> >
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