Factory-Reconditioned Ryobi ZRP230 One+ Impact Driver (Bare Tool)

by Ryobi

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

This is a reconditioned power tool. Reconditioned generally means that the tool has been returned to the manufacturer, who brings the tool back to like new conditions. Some tools may contain cosmetic blemishes. Ryobi One+ Impact Driver. Our One+ System lets you buy Ryobi 18v cordless tools, batteries, and chargers individually, in any combination and order you choose. Buy just what you want and pay for just what you need.

Product Description

This is a factory reconditioned product. Reconditioned generally means that the product has been returned to the manufacturer, who brings the product back to like new condition. Some products may contain cosmetic blemishes. Includes One+ 18V Cordless Impact Driver - ZRP230, (2) Accessory Bits, Plug In Lanyard - P920, Battery And Charger Sold Separately

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0015IZHEK
• Item model number: ZRP230
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #137,820 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Certainly better than a drill however..., August 20, 2008

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Diddley Doo "burnedDave" (Atlanta, GA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Factory-Reconditioned Ryobi ZRP230 One+ Impact Driver (Bare Tool) (Tools & Home Improvement)

I originally purchased the driver to sink 3in wood screws into the door frame when installing a striker plate. Anyone who has tried to drive a screw with a drill knows the pleasure of the bit jumping and stripping the screw. This tool sent those screws home with absolutely no problem. You do have to be aware of over-torque. Impact drivers will drive a screw or bolt into next week if you're not careful. I took this tool with me on a furniture installation job. We had to build beds for 14 dorm rooms. I had my Ryobi, my partner used his DeWalt. The Ryobi performed very well however, it ran out of juice long before the DeWalt. The good news is the Ryobi fully recharged in about 30min, whereas my buddy told me it takes his DeWalt 2hrs to re-up. If you are using this tool for an occasional weekend project, I highly recommend, but if you're looking for a strong performer with power to burn...like most things in life, spend the extra $$$. Hope this helps.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Impact Driving is SO much better!, February 12, 2008

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S. Adams "Tech Guy" (Roseville, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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I bought this driver a few weeks ago and have only used it a few times (maybe an hour), but I'm incredibly impressed so far. I'm a wannabe/DIY guy that just came off a older dead DeWalt drill. And I've been seeing DeWalt and Makita impact drivers on home improvement TV shows for quite some time now and thought it'd be a "neat" thing - but it's so much more than that. For driving screws this is hands down a superior way to a standard corded or cordless drill. It can drive screws like nobody's business! It doesn't have a clutch like a typical drill, so it's not for finesse work, but the variable speed trigger make the clutch unnecessary in all of the cases I've come across so far.

One reviewer mentioned that you can not use this to drill holes, but I've found that to be untrue. I used a hex shank twist drill bit in this driver and went straight through light gauge metal than through old hard 2x4 wood without any hesitation. Sure, it doesn't have a typical chuck so you can't just use any drill bit, but it works great for me.

My only complaints are minor and pale in comparison to how happy I am with the driver: the LED light is handy, but it varies in brightness with how hard you pull the trigger - so lightly starting a screw into a delicate surface gives you almost no light. Other drivers leave the light on after you use it also, which I'd love to see on this driver. And the even more minor complaint is that the "chuck" comes from the factory with a bit of grease or something on it that continues to come off on my fingers when changing bits. Very minor, and I'm sure it's to protect the metal from corrosion.

Even though I haven't had any experience with the Ryobi brand, this tool feels like it will hold up nicely compared to the usual suspects. If not, I can buy another one and still have spent less that buying one of the yellow or black/blue brands :)

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars fantastic - 10 times better than a drill, December 30, 2007

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Campbell T. Peters "camp6ell" (NY/VT, USA) - See all my reviews
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i was initially skeptical/reluctant to buy an impact driver at first, but it came free with a combo-pack purchase, so figured i'd take a chance.
this really is sensational - it is 10 times better and easier at driving screws than a similar cordless drill, and has so much torque it will outperform most medium duty corded drills too. driving 4" screws into seasoned hardwood is not a problem!
it is lighter and more compact than a similar drill, so better for awkward spaces. it has an LED which comes on when you press the trigger, which is surprisingly useful (especially in dark corners).
my only complaint is a small one: i wish it had a magnetic plate on the bottom of the handle (like some of ryobi's drills) to hold extra screws.
i have been using this consistently for over three years now (at least a couple of hours per week), and performance is still as it was when new. it has withstood numerous good drops, and battery power/life has not waned.
(in case you don't know, this is used only for driving screws/bolts - it cannot be used for drilling.)