Bosch Drill Batteries

By Ken Walker

One thing that is for sure about battery powered tools, and that is that eventually, you'll need to replace those batteries.

That even applies to Bosch drill batteries.  Sooner or later those batteries are going to stop holding a charge.  The good news is, no matter what model drill you have, you'll be able to find either an OEM or a compatible replacement.

If you're in the market to replace your Bosch drill batteries, you'll need to know the exact model of your drill.  You can find that by looking at the manufacturers label on the bottom of the drill, or on the cover of the manual.

It's also possible to get the exact part number of the battery and see if an OEM replacement is available.  If it isn't, you will probably be able to find a good quality compatible aftermarket instead.

Make sure that you purchase only good quality replacement batteries, otherwise they can damage your drill.  And bear in mind, there are several different kinds of Bosch drill batteries.  There are several voltages and even different types within those voltages.

Another reason for purchasing batteries besides them wearing out, is just to have spares.  If you're doing a lot of drilling or a lot of screwing with long screws (like 3" screws on a new deck) you'll find that you're draining those batteries one after the other.

Nowadays, a lot of chargers are quick chargers and can get the battery ready in one hour, or less.  That means that even if you're constantly drilling, as long as you have at least 3 batteries, you'll probably always have a fresh, fully charged battery ready to go.

Here's a bit of advice if your battery isn't holding a charge.  Try putting it in the freezer for 4 hours.  It is possible that the 'memory' in the battery is preventing it from charging.  The freezer will erase the memory.