BOSCH GBH 24 VFR Battery

Discussion in 'Tool Talk' started by KIAB, Mar 10, 2018.

  1. KIAB

    KIAB Super Member

    Just got a BOSCH GBH 24 VFR off Freecycle today.[​IMG]

    Came with both chucks,sds & keyless,charger, an assortment of sds bits,in it's case, but battery won't hold a charge,so can't try it.[​IMG]

    Looking on Ebay a battery is around £33, nothing cheaper which is a shame, but it's got to be worth a punt buying one.
     
  2. sospan

    sospan Screwfix Select

    Well worth getting a new battery. Even if the drill isn't that good, you can resell the battery,charger and chicks on Ebay and keep the SDS bits. Thats been a lucky spot

    Nothing, that good on Freecycle or Gumtree down here
     
  3. KIAB

    KIAB Super Member

    Had a Clarke Ranger 35 air compressor a few weeks back off Freegle,it works, but won't get up to pressure,shame it's only 7.5cfm model, be nice if it had been a bit larger cfm's ,so will have a tinker with it, when we get so warmer weather.
     
  4. sospan

    sospan Screwfix Select

    Could be a new sideline for you....;)
     
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  5. HarDeBloodyHarHar

    HarDeBloodyHarHar Active Member


    Sounds like he's been at it for years.
     
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  6. KIAB

    KIAB Super Member

    Yes.:)

    I've been very lucky with tools off Freecycle & Freegle over the years.

    If I can get compressor working correctly, will use it with coil air nailer.
     
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  7. sospan

    sospan Screwfix Select

    I've a coil air nailer useful piece of kit for fencing

    On the bench waiting for some time to fix both I have some tools with similar problems a DeWalt impact gun with the bit jammed in the holder and my Titan SDS drill with a 1m bit. Just bought a Bosch GBH 4-32 (£200:)) to use while the Titan is sitting there and Bosch GCM12 GDL and GTA 2600W. Time for my DeWalt and Metabo saws to find new homes
     
  8. KIAB

    KIAB Super Member

    Never been a fan of Dewalt tools.

    Bosch GBH 4-32 superb kit, I have it's predecessor the GBH 4 DFE been superb, only complaint it doesn't have a reverse mode.
     
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  9. Astramax

    Astramax Super Member



    That's why they were given away!;)

    The key word is 'FREE' :rolleyes:
     
  10. KIAB

    KIAB Super Member

    :eek:

    Each chuck must be worth at least twenty quid each.
     
  11. sospan

    sospan Screwfix Select

    Find the l
    strangely not as much grunt as the Titan, which to be fair for the price has been excellent. Just got to find the time to disassemble the chuck. Incredible deal with Travis Perkins of all people - virtually £70 less than everyone else and came with the standard chuck as well as the sds, blue drill bit set, flat bit set, hole saw set and for some reason a Bosch cloth ...
     
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  12. Astramax

    Astramax Super Member

    I'll take a chance at £2.50 as they haven't been tested. :D
     
  13. Sparkielev

    Sparkielev Screwfix Select

    Kiab feel free to call round mine and the carp out of my garage :)
     
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  14. HarDeBloodyHarHar

    HarDeBloodyHarHar Active Member

    Is the battery actually getting a charge from the charger?
     
  15. KIAB

    KIAB Super Member


    A darn good bargain.:eek:
     
  16. KIAB

    KIAB Super Member

    When you place battery on charger you get green flashing light, then after 10 minutes a solid green light, but there no lights at all on battery when you press button.
     
  17. Astramax

    Astramax Super Member

    Deffo knackered battery.
     
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  18. KIAB

    KIAB Super Member

    It's Ni Cad one, but they now offer a replacement 3Ah Ni-MH version, so have ordered one.
     
  19. Astramax

    Astramax Super Member

    Will the charger you have cope?
     
  20. KIAB

    KIAB Super Member

    Apparantly, it completely compatible.
     

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