RIDGID 18V to RIDGID RED 18V Battery Adapter

Use your RIDGID 18V batteries on RIDGID 18V RED cordless tools, without buying into a second battery platform. Voltage is not the obstacle here — both sides are 18V. The socket is, and that is what this solves. Built with a durable injection-molded ABS housing and pure copper contacts for steady current delivery. It is a cost-effective way to get more from the batteries you have, with no second charger to maintain.

Specifications

• SKU PTA-RID18-RID18
• Fits this battery RIDGID 18V (Lithium-Ion) from Home Depot
• Battery voltage 18V
• Runs these tools RIDGID 18V RED (Lithium-Ion) from Home Depot
• Tool voltage 18V
• Housing ABS (Injected)
• Terminals Copper
• Current rating 40A continuous (80A peak at 18VDC for up to 2 seconds)720 Watt continuous at 18V nominal
• Internal wiring 5 mm²
• Weight 115 g (4.1 oz / 0.25 lb)
• Colour Black
• Operating humidity 5–95% RH
• Operating temperature -10 °C to 50 °C (14 °F to 122 °F)
• USB port No
• What's in the box Battery adapter
• Warranty 12 months after the date of delivery
• Revision Revision 01 (released on October 12, 2025)

Why choose this adapter

• Your RIDGID 18V battery and RIDGID 18V RED tools run at the same voltage, so the adapter changes the fitting rather than converting anything.
• Injection-moulded ABS, not 3D printed — no layer lines to split under load.
• Solid copper terminals, so less of the current is lost as heat.
• 5 mm² internal wiring, rated for 40A continuous with 80A peak at 18VDC for up to 2 seconds, so a high-draw tool is not held back by the adapter.
• Made for the RIDGID 18V batteries sold at Home Depot, so the fit is the one you already own.
• Covered by a 12-month warranty from the day it arrives.

RIDGID 18V and RIDGID 18V RED compatibility

It works in one direction only: RIDGID batteries powering RIDGID tools. For the opposite pairing, see adapters that run on RIDGID 18V RED batteries.

Compatibility can vary with the exact battery and tool model. Before ordering, confirm that your battery belongs to the RIDGID 18V platform and that your tool takes RIDGID 18V RED batteries.

Important charging and safety information

This adapter is for powering cordless tools and nothing else. It cannot charge RIDGID or RIDGID batteries and must never be connected to a charger of any kind. Always take the battery out of the adapter before charging, and charge it on the original charger made for your RIDGID 18V battery.

Before you buy