{"product_id":"ridgid-aeg-18v-battery-adapter-for-3m-speedglas-adflo-papr","title":"RIDGID \/ AEG 18V Battery Adapter for 3M Speedglas Adflo PAPR","description":"\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis adapter powers the 3M Speedglas Adflo PAPR from any RIDGID 18V or AEG 18V slide-pack battery. Both brands share one pack interface because both lines are built by TTI, and this adapter accepts either without modification. The blower receives full signal data and runs the way it does on the OEM battery. If your crew already carries RIDGID or AEG packs, the respirator now runs on the batteries already in the truck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt-in protection against deep discharge of your battery.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eMazurov vs typical adapter\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 20.524%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 35.1431%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eMazurov Power Solutions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 41.1306%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eTypical Adapter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 20.524%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlower compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.1431%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eFull OEM signal emulation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 41.1306%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003ePower feed only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 20.524%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHousing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.1431%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eSealed, screw-free assembly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 41.1306%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eScrewed enclosure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.2px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 20.524%; height: 39.2px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContact design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.1431%; height: 39.2px;\"\u003eOEM-spec geometry, no force on blower terminals\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 41.1306%; height: 39.2px;\"\u003eSpring-loaded or primitive contacts, inconsistent connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.2px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 20.524%; height: 39.2px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVibration resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.1431%; height: 39.2px;\"\u003eAbsorbed by modular latch mechanism\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 41.1306%; height: 39.2px;\"\u003eSpring tension or none\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 20.524%; height: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVoltage regulation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.1431%; height: 10px;\"\u003eActive buck converter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 41.1306%; height: 10px;\"\u003ePassive or basic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.2px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 20.524%; height: 39.2px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeep discharge protection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.1431%; height: 39.2px;\"\u003eBuilt-in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 41.1306%; height: 39.2px;\"\u003eVaries or none\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 20.524%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHousing material\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.1431%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eASA, UV and abrasion resistant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 41.1306%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eABS or PETG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 20.524%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.1431%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e12 months, replacement or full refund\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 41.1306%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e30 to 90 days, conditions apply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy RIDGID 18V \/ AEG 18V\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRIDGID 18V is the pro-trade battery system sold through Home Depot across North America. AEG 18V is the same hardware carrying the AEG badge in Australia, New Zealand and Europe. Crews on both sides of the Pacific run identical packs, so one adapter serves both names. A fabricator who already owns a RIDGID or AEG drill, grinder or impact driver adds a PAPR to the kit without buying a proprietary pack, another charger, or anything with a different plug on it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOn contact design\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpring-loaded pins press sideways against blower terminals and slowly deform them. Once the contacts shift shape, an OEM battery no longer seats correctly. \u003cstrong\u003eThis adapter holds its contacts at OEM-spec geometry\u003c\/strong\u003e with no lateral force on the blower, and vibration is taken up by the latch system instead of the terminal interface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eElectronics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eActive buck converter: \u003c\/strong\u003eregulated output across the full RIDGID\/AEG 18V discharge curve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeep-discharge protection: \u003c\/strong\u003ecutoff arrives before the pack reaches its minimum cell voltage, so the battery stays healthy for your tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull 3-pin signal emulation: \u003c\/strong\u003ethe blower always sees the pack data it expects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eEstimated runtime\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 98px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRIDGID \/ AEG 18V Battery\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEstimated Runtime\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e3.0Ah\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eUp to 10 hrs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e5.0Ah\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eUp to 16 hrs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e6.0Ah\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eUp to 20 hrs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e8.0Ah\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eUp to 26 hrs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Based on standard Adflo operating conditions with new OEM filters at room temperature. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAdapter or dedicated battery?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe adapter is the quickest way to put an Adflo to work on packs you already own, and it doubles as a permanent backup. If the PAPR is part of your daily routine, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mazurovpower.com\/products\/replacement-li-ion-battery-for-3m-speedglas-adflo-papr\"\u003ededicated Adflo Li-Ion battery\u003c\/a\u003e is the cleaner long-term setup: one integrated pack in the standard rail, tool batteries stay with the tools, and a charger comes in the box. A common path is adapter first, dedicated battery later, adapter kept as the spare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConstruction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHousing: \u003cstrong\u003eASA thermoplastic\u003c\/strong\u003e, UV-stable and abrasion-resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssembly: sealed, screw-free enclosure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContacts: OEM-spec geometry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLatch: modular and field-replaceable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufactured by Mazurov Power Solutions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRIDGID 18V\u003c\/strong\u003e Max Select slide packs, 2.0Ah through 9.0Ah, OCTANE packs included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAEG 18V \u003c\/strong\u003eslide packs, 2.0Ah through 9.0Ah\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits: 3M Speedglas Adflo PAPR (standard battery rail)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo tools required, no modifications to the PAPR unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot compatible with RIDGID 12V or AEG 12V packs: different interface, will not mount\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e12-month replacement warranty from delivery date. If your adapter stops working within that period, and it shows no moisture ingress and no physical damage - including cracks or damage caused by levering or prying with an attached battery - we will replace it or refund you in full. No ambiguity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Do RIDGID and AEG 18V batteries really work in the same adapter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes. Both lines share the same slide-pack interface because both are built by TTI. One adapter accepts either brand, and switching between them needs no adjustment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Which packs give the longest runtime?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: The 8.0Ah and 9.0Ah class. An 8.0Ah pack runs the blower up to 26 hours under standard conditions, and a 9.0Ah pack runs slightly longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will older RIDGID 12V or NiCd-era packs fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: No. The adapter is built for the 18V slide-pack interface only. 12V packs and older pod-style packs use different rails and will not mount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can the adapter drain my tool batteries too far?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: No. Deep-discharge protection cuts off before the pack reaches its minimum cell voltage, so the battery stays safe for your tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is OCTANE support automatic?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: OCTANE packs are 18V Max Select packs. They mount and power the blower like any other pack in the family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How do I mount and remove it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Slide the adapter onto the Adflo battery rail until the latch locks, then insert your RIDGID or AEG pack. Removal is the reverse and needs no tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: I use the PAPR every day. What is the best setup?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Run the dedicated Adflo Li-Ion battery as the primary pack and keep this adapter as the backup. The Adapter or dedicated battery section above explains the trade-off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLast reviewed: September 2026\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× RIDGID \/ AEG 18V to Adflo Battery Adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot included\u003c\/strong\u003e: Adflo PAPR unit, battery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mazurov Power Solutions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50372722393280,"sku":"ADF-RDG18-ADT","price":159.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/5293\/1520\/files\/1.png?v=1790746920","url":"https:\/\/mazurovpower.com\/products\/ridgid-aeg-18v-battery-adapter-for-3m-speedglas-adflo-papr","provider":"Mazurov Power Solutions","version":"1.0","type":"link"}