Classic Bosch 24v drill question

gambithh

I have just purchased a brand new Bosch GBH24 on ebay (even though they are discontinued years)

https://www.ebay.ie/itm/183910292259?ul_noapp=true

I used this drill for a company i worked for in the celtic tiger construction boom and loved it.They were sill money back in 2004ish.

I just need to buy a charger and batteries,here is my problem.

I always used these type of bosch batteries (with led charge level lights on the side)

same as this really

https://www.ebay.ie/itm/2Pcs-24V-3-0AH-Ni-MH-Battery-for-Bosch-BAT019-BAT020-GBH24VFR-GBH24VRE-GBH24VSR/163389602126

with a Bosch AL15FC charger.


However the seller has me confusted by telling me this is a newer drill and would have come with a AL2450DV charger which looks very like the AL15FC

https://www.ebay.ie/itm/BOSCH-2607225030-AL2450DV-Charger-For-9-6V-12V-14-4V-18V-24V-Batteries/223580363575

It also takes otype batteries which arent like the ones i have in the link above.

Can anyone shed some light on this?

flashinthepan

I was just having a look at my old gbh 24v in the shed there for you

The battery you list on the ebay auction is same type as mine would have taken

But the listing with the drill shows the pod type battery and mentions this in the listing

From what I can see the 2 battery's on the ebay listing wont fit as the side of the trigger handle looks shorter where the older batterys used to slide along a rail and the clip for releasing clicked into the end of the handle


The Otype battery looks half the length of the ebay one you posted
https://www.cromwell.co.uk/shop/power-tool-battery-packs-/power-tool-battery-packs-/nimh-batteries-o-type-flat/f/12683

Looks to me like the charger could charge both types but only the pod type batterys would fit in the drill

I could prob take a photo for you if you need ?
J

gambithh

I see what you mean looking over the listing and othe GBH 24v drills on ebay.
They do look a tiny bit different (good eyes )

Batterys look a good deal more expensive for mine too.

flashinthepan

gambithh wrote: »

I see what you mean looking over the listing and othe GBH 24v drills on ebay.
They do look a tiny bit different (good eyes )

Batterys look a good deal more expensive for mine too.

Duracell do their own range of batteries
https://www.duracelldirect.ie/power-tool/bosch/gbh-24v-battery--y5j7fy.html

Not recommending or work for them just saying
obviously wouldn't buy any now without getting the drill first

Keep saying I will repair the one i have
It fell off the ladder and a chunk broke off the motor armature
second hand motor can be had on ebay for 20 quid

Fabulous drill will go through anything :-)

listermint

Lovely drill that. They're a trooper.

I believe this is what your looking for. Mines the same drill but the batteries have a longer stem into the drill than the ones you linked and two large button presses either side.


https://www.amazon.co.uk/NX-26073345446-2607335268-2607335280-2607335448/dp/B008FZ27UI


My batteries have Bosch d-70745 24v 2AH written on them. They're OEM but search that code if looking for oem or similar branded

gambithh

Best drill i ever used, i know i wont be off 36v drill money by time i have the set complete but i intend to mind this drill and keep it forever.Something cool about old school tools.

My late father has a bosch 9 inch grinder 30 years old and never missed a beat

gambithh

@Listermint good find (and affordable )

listermint

Thread reminded me I probably need to replace batteries. Don't get alot out of it these days

listermint

Also note if ordering off Amazon you may have to use parcel motel or addresspal for these

gambithh

iam a regular with both