Household tasks can be complicated. They aren’t all emptying the dishwasher or doing the laundry (which can be challenging in its own right if you don’t know how to read labels.) You may be an experienced DIYer and undertake a ton of home projects rather than paying someone else to come in and do them for you.
When that is the case, you want to make your responsibilities as easy as possible. You don’t need to go out of your way to make tasks harder, especially if you’re trying to act like a professional when you’re really not. One of the ways to get the most out of your tools is to use a consistent battery system.
This is an easy way to build out your inventory
Nowadays, there are tools for pretty much any job and they are easily accessible. You can either order them online, go to your nearest hardware store like Lowe’s or The Home Depot, or go to a specialty store. You can even rent tools to use for the day if you don’t want to commit to buying them.
You’re probably going to buy some staple power tools for your home, like a drill and a driver, which are going to be used more frequently than others. It’s often easier to get these as cordless options than corded ones because it’s easier to maneuver around with them. If you’re using cordless tools, you need to have the right battery in place to work with them.
That’s why building up an inventory of tools from one brand makes a lot of sense. Many of the battery systems these days can be used across tools, so you don’t have to buy a specific battery for a specific tool. RYOBI ONE+ and Stihl’s ALLPRO are two of the better-known ones that can be swapped in and out.
Other brands like Milwaukee and DeWalt also offer the ability to charge one battery pack while you use another one and then change them out between tools. It makes owning the tools more manageable, as you don’t have to buy a new battery for every tool.
However, many times, this does lock you in for a preferred brand of power tool. This isn’t a bad thing, necessarily, because many of the brands are reliable and can help you get whatever job you have done. But if you want a different brand’s tool, you might be out of luck and stuck buying a new battery with the new tool.
AMPShare solves that problem for 18V batteries
Bosch came up with the system
You might not be fully out of luck if you can utilize AMPShare. AMPShare is a battery system created by Bosch that works across manufacturers, allowing you to power many different cordless tools with the same batteries.
This isn’t typically the case when you’re trying to use batteries across platforms. Let’s say you have a Ryobi battery and a DeWalt tool. You typically cannot easily use the battery for the tool. You’d need to purchase a battery adapter for it to work.
But with AMPShare, it isn’t an issue. There is one shared battery system that works across many different manufacturers. The AMPShare batteries are compatible with Bosch 18V tools and chargers.
The best part about them is that you can grab one battery to power dozens of tools.
The list of companies that use AMPSHare are:
- Bosch
- Cox
- Fein
- Honsel
- Ledlenser
- Leister
- Mato
- Mesto
- MK
- Orgapack
- Rexroth
- Rothenberger
- Signode
- Steinel
- SuitX
- Titan
- Wagner
The AMPShare Alliance is what oversees the AMPShare battery system. The Alliance is made up of leading expert brands in specific trade and industry fields. You’ll find power tools for both indoor and outdoor work.
The battery technology is impressive
There’s a reason why so many manufacturers have adapted it
The AMPShare batteries are meant to last a long time and have a strong power-to-weight ratio. They are built with advanced heat management technology, so you won’t have to worry about the batteries potentially damaging your power tools. They are there to power them and keep them running any time you need to use them. The best part about them is that you can grab one battery to power dozens of tools.
AMPShare batteries are fast charging, specifically when you use a designated charger for them. This delivers the speed that you desire, keeping you ready to complete your task. So, whether it’s staining your deck with a Wagner Control Sprayer or tightening some screws with a Rexroth NEXO straight nutrunner, you can just snag a battery and go.
As someone who has limited storage space on his tool bench, only having to account for one battery and charger makes a ton of difference. Having to keep track of the different batteries and which one goes with which tool is exhausting. Plus, if you forget to charge the one battery that you need, you could be out of luck.
The AMPShare Alliance is also growing, with more companies expected to join soon. This could eventually take over what you’re currently using, if you’ve invested in another battery system entirely.
AMPShare could be your one-stop shop for all things power tool battery-related
AMPShare is focused on 18V batteries currently. There aren’t any other voltages that are available within the system. That being said, the system is able to power dozens of power tools, giving you plenty to work with. If you’re sick of having to take a specific battery with you every time you want to do a household DIY task, AMPShare could be your saving grace.