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GAL18V-160

18V Non-Connected Lithium-Ion 16 Amp Battery Turbo Charger with Mode Button

High-power battery turbo charger – provides fast, faster & long life charging with integrated mode button
16-amp charging current – delivers at least 70% faster charging compared to Bosch 18V fast chargers with CORE18V® 8 Ah battery
Integrated mode button – Power Boost™ and long life modes can be selected directly on the charger; standard charging mode is the default mode
Power Boost™ mode – boosts electrical current charging to 50% in the shortest time; can fully charge a discharged battery within this mode
Long Life mode – provides a gentle charge up to 80% battery capacity, prolonging service life
Active air-cooling – uses two fans to cool battery, optimizing charging time while helping to protect batteries from overheating
Charger-status indicator – indicates when charger is ready, and when charging is prohibited
Battery-charging-indicator – five LED indicator provides charging status
Flexible power system – compatible with Bosch 18V lithium-ion batteries
AMPShare™ System - battery system designed to be multi-brand compatible across many cordless products to make managing your workday easier
AMPShare™ System compatibility - 18V batteries and chargers are compatible with Bosch 18V power tools and a growing list of cordless products from AMPShare™ brands
Bosch 18V chargers are covered by a five-year limited warranty - for details, visit https://rb-pt.io/PowerToolWarranty or call 1-877-BOSCH99

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Brand	Bosch
Model Number	GAL18V-160
SKU	1600A02T5K
Product Name	18V Non-Connected Lithium-Ion 16 Amp Battery Turbo Charger with Mode Button
Short Description	18V 16 Amp Battery Turbo Charger
List Price - USD	236.9
MSRP - USD	129
UNSPSC	Battery chargers
UNSPSC - Code	26111704
Country of Origin	CN
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Marketing Copy	This high-power 18V, 16-amp turbo charger provides rapid charging, delivering speeds at least 70% faster than Bosch 18V Fast Chargers when used with a CORE18V® 8 Ah battery. The Bosch GAL18V-160 can recharge a depleted CORE18V® 4 Ah battery to 50% in approximately 9 minutes and a full charge in approximately 35 minutes. Additionally, it can recharge a depleted CORE18V® 8 Ah battery to 50% in approximately 15 minutes and a full charge in approximately 44 minutes. The charger is equipped with active air-cooling, utilizing two fans to optimize charging time and helps to protect the battery from overheating. An integrated mode button gives workers the option to activate Power Boost™ and Long Life charging modes. The charger features five battery charging indicator lights letting workers see charging progress from a distance. It is compatible with Bosch 18V Lithium-ion batteries.
Extended Marketing Copy	GAL18V-160 18V Non-Connected Lithium-Ion 16 Amp Battery Turbo Charger with Mode Button This high-power 18V, 16-amp turbo charger provides rapid charging, delivering speeds at least 70% faster than Bosch 18V Fast Chargers when used with a CORE18V® 8 Ah battery. The Bosch GAL18V-160 can recharge a depleted CORE18V® 4 Ah battery to 50% in approximately 9 minutes and a full charge in approximately 35 minutes. Additionally, it can recharge a depleted CORE18V® 8 Ah battery to 50% in approximately 15 minutes and a full charge in approximately 44 minutes. The charger is equipped with active air-cooling, utilizing two fans to optimize charging time and helps to protect the battery from overheating. An integrated mode button gives workers the option to activate Power Boost™ and Long Life charging modes. The charger features five battery charging indicator lights letting workers see charging progress from a distance. It is compatible with Bosch 18V Lithium-ion batteries. Standard Charging Mode The battery turbo charger delivers high current, air-cooled charging, fully charging a spent CORE18V® 8 Ah Lithium-ion battery in approximately 51 minutes. Bosch’s Standard Charging Mode provides the combination of fast charging time and full battery charge while optimizing the service life of the battery. Power Boost™ Mode The Bosch GAL18V-160 turbo charger features a Power Boost™ mode that can be activated by using the integrated mode button. It’s designed to charge batteries to 50% capacity in the shortest time. Recharge a depleted CORE18V® 4 Ah battery to 50% in approximately 9 minutes and a full charge in approximately 35 minutes. Additionally, it can recharge a depleted CORE18V® 8 Ah battery to 50% in approximately 15 minutes and a full charge in approximately 44 minutes. Long Life Charging Mode The Bosch GAL18V-160 features a Long Life mode that can be activated by the integrated mode button. In this mode, the battery is charged more slowly and up to around 80% battery capacity, significantly prolonging its service life. Mode Button Power Boost™ and Long Life modes can be selected directly on the charger. Standard charging mode is the default mode.
Feature - Benefit Bullet 1	High-power battery turbo charger – provides fast, faster & long life charging with integrated mode button
Feature - Benefit Bullet 2	16-amp charging current – delivers at least 70% faster charging compared to Bosch 18V fast chargers with CORE18V® 8 Ah battery
Feature - Benefit Bullet 3	Integrated mode button – Power Boost™ and long life modes can be selected directly on the charger; standard charging mode is the default mode
Feature - Benefit Bullet 4	Power Boost™ mode – boosts electrical current charging to 50% in the shortest time; can fully charge a discharged battery within this mode
Feature - Benefit Bullet 5	Long Life mode – provides a gentle charge up to 80% battery capacity, prolonging service life
Feature - Benefit Bullet 6	Active air-cooling – uses two fans to cool battery, optimizing charging time while helping to protect batteries from overheating
California Prop 65 Warning Required?	No
FAQs	Q: How fast does the GAL18V-160 charge a CORE18V® 8 Ah battery? A: In Power Boost® mode, the GAL18V-160 can charge a depleted CORE18V® 8 Ah battery to 50% in approximately 15 minutes and to a full charge in approximately 44 minutes. In Standard mode, it fully charges the battery in approximately 51 minutes. Q: What charging modes does the GAL18V-160 offer? A: The GAL18V-160 offers three charging modes: Standard Charging Mode (default), Power Boost® Mode for the fastest charge to 50%, and Long Life Charging Mode, which charges the battery more slowly up to approximately 80% capacity to prolong battery service life. Q: How does the GAL18V-160 prevent battery overheating? A: The charger is equipped with active air-cooling, utilizing two fans to optimize charging time and help protect the battery from overheating. Q: How can I monitor charging progress on the GAL18V-160? A: The charger features five battery charging indicator lights that allow workers to see charging progress from a distance. Q: How do I switch between charging modes on the GAL18V-160? A: Power Boost® and Long Life modes can be selected directly on the charger using the integrated mode button. Standard charging mode is the default. Q: Is the GAL18V-160 faster than other Bosch 18V chargers? A: Yes. The GAL18V-160 delivers charging speeds at least 70% faster than Bosch 18V Fast Chargers when used with a CORE18V® 8 Ah battery. Q: What is the primary use for the 18V Non-Connected Lithium-Ion 16 Amp Battery Turbo Charger with Mode Button? A: 18V Non-Connected Lithium-Ion 16 Amp Battery Turbo Charger with Mode Button GAL18V-160 18V Non-Connected Lithium-Ion 16 Amp Battery Turbo Charger with Mode Button This high-power 18V, 16-amp turbo c...
UPC code NA	000346820416
Spec 1	Accepts Battery Sizes: All Bosch 18V Lithium-ion Batteries
Spec 2	Automatic Shut-Off: Yes
Spec 3	Battery Voltage (V): 18
Spec 5	Color / Finish: Black
Spec 6	Housing Material: High Impact Plastic
Spec 7	Weight: 2 lb