Lowe's: Bosch 18V CORE18V Starter Kit w/ (2) 4.0Ah Batteries + FREE Select Tool $179.00

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slickjews

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May 20, 2025 1:26 AM

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slickjews

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May 20, 2025 1:26 AM

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I went with the Bosch 2.6000-Gallon 7 HP Cordless Wet/Dry Shop Vacuum as my free item, it is $99 right now but that is only because it is on sale. It is $149.00 on Amazon for example.

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TropicalNorseman

May 20, 2025 2:27 AM

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TropicalNorsemanMay 20, 2025 2:27 AM

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Bought two Bosch 1/2 drivers as backups in my cars off SD. Both batteries quit within a month of owning them and I never even used them. They don't light up to charge. Told a half dozen people about the clearance deal as well. Several of them had bad batteries. Lowe's tool dept seems to think that's why they went on clearance. Hopefully, like FLEX and several other manufacturers, they upgraded their battery quality.

inttwoeight

May 20, 2025 3:33 PM

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inttwoeightMay 20, 2025 3:33 PM

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Is the price historically lower?

elronin

May 20, 2025 3:55 PM

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elroninMay 20, 2025 3:55 PM

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Quote from slickjews

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I went with the Bosch 2.6000-Gallon 7 HP Cordless Wet/Dry Shop Vacuum as my free item, it is $99 right now but that is only because it is on sale. It is $149.00 on Amazon for example.

I have it pretty nice not crazy suction but used it to remove water out of a toilet and other stuff like clean the car..

jcr0ss

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May 20, 2025 4:02 PM

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jcr0ss

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Quote from inttwoeight

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Is the price historically lower?

A few times a year Lowe's have these deals where you buy the Bosch batteries and you get a free tool. It's usually 179 but has been 159 before. They also have another BOGO tool with the 8ah battery

two 8ah battery bogo (no charger): https://www.lowes.com/pd/Bosch-PR...5013569709

LeeW9639

May 20, 2025 7:46 PM

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LeeW9639May 20, 2025 7:46 PM

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Quote from TropicalNorseman

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Bought two Bosch 1/2 drivers as backups in my cars off SD. Both batteries quit within a month of owning them and I never even used them. They don't light up to charge. Told a half dozen people about the clearance deal as well. Several of them had bad batteries. Lowe's tool dept seems to think that's why they went on clearance. Hopefully, like FLEX and several other manufacturers, they upgraded their battery quality.

How long ago was this?

I was also burned by a couple of bad 4AH batteries that were pack-ins with some Bosch tool sales a few years ago.

Since then I've noticed the 4AH have had a clear redesign, but can't find consistent info online for when people have encountered the bad batteries and when/if they stopped.

CooPonn

May 21, 2025 11:18 AM

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CooPonnMay 21, 2025 11:18 AM

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These Bosch batteries are so expensive. I'd be happy to transition to Bosch 18v but everyone else has much better prices on batteries. And the Ridgid LSA on batteries is tough to beat.

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cbirdy

May 22, 2025 12:00 AM

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cbirdyMay 22, 2025 12:00 AM

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Quote from TropicalNorseman

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Bought two Bosch 1/2 drivers as backups in my cars off SD. Both batteries quit within a month of owning them and I never even used them. They don't light up to charge. Told a half dozen people about the clearance deal as well. Several of them had bad batteries. Lowe's tool dept seems to think that's why they went on clearance. Hopefully, like FLEX and several other manufacturers, they upgraded their battery quality.

That's incredibly disappointing to hear. I picked up the combo kit from SD at Lowe's about a month ago. I have Bosch drill with 2 2MAh batteries from probably 12-14 years ago and those batteries are still nearly as strong as they were when new. It sucks that the quality has went down hill. I really hope I don't have the same issue you did when the batteries in the new kit.

FancyCheetah2183

May 24, 2025 7:05 PM

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FancyCheetah2183May 24, 2025 7:05 PM

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Quote from TropicalNorseman

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Bought two Bosch 1/2 drivers as backups in my cars off SD. Both batteries quit within a month of owning them and I never even used them. They don't light up to charge. Told a half dozen people about the clearance deal as well. Several of them had bad batteries. Lowe's tool dept seems to think that's why they went on clearance. Hopefully, like FLEX and several other manufacturers, they upgraded their battery quality.

Maybe a bad charger? I've got all Bosch from Lowe's and Menards, and have never had a tool or battery go bad in 15 years of handyman work. I mean a couple batteries wore out after....I dunno...5-6 years maybe, but never just not any good

mgeoffriau

May 25, 2025 12:11 AM

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mgeoffriauMay 25, 2025 12:11 AM

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Bummer, I was hoping to get the 2 pack of 8Ah batteries with the shop vacuum free gift, but the vacuum isn't listed as an eligible gift on the 8Ah batteries. I could use the 4A batteries, I guess, but I'd much rather have the 8Ah batteries and I don't need the extra charger.

blocky

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blocky

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Quote from LeeW9639

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How long ago was this?

I was also burned by a couple of bad 4AH batteries that were pack-ins with some Bosch tool sales a few years ago.

Since then I've noticed the 4AH have had a clear redesign, but can't find consistent info online for when people have encountered the bad batteries and when/if they stopped.

I have several Bosch batteries that are 10+ years old running just fine. My 4ah core batts occasionally glitch when charging on the rapid chargers that they shipped with - maybe the cells are slightly out of balance, or they get out of temp range charging fast, but I can always pop them on the older slower chargers and they fully charge and behave as they should. Been like this since new. Feel like the rapid charger is the issue more than the batteries.

LeeW9639

May 26, 2025 4:02 PM

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LeeW9639May 26, 2025 4:02 PM

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Quote from blocky

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I have several Bosch batteries that are 10+ years old running just fine. My 4ah core batts occasionally glitch when charging on the rapid chargers that they shipped with - maybe the cells are slightly out of balance, or they get out of temp range charging fast, but I can always pop them on the older slower chargers and they fully charge and behave as they should. Been like this since new. Feel like the rapid charger is the issue more than the batteries.

I had one of the suspicious generation of 4ah die on the drill (while only doing some moderate metal drilling), another is still hanging around and perpetually stuck at 2/4 lights after charging. Newer 4ah that were redesigned (these older 4ah had a flat bottom, versus the newer ones with the scooped middle) haven't acted up at all since getting a couple of them.

The charger is an interesting theory though, if I ever see any questionable behavior from this newest battery gen I'm going to be digging for an old charger.

Product Description:	The Bosch GXS18V-11N25 Starter Kit delivers high power in a compact size for standard to medium-duty applications. The CORE18V® 4 Ah Advanced Power Battery is a compact battery delivering power in a lightweight solution. It allows you to get the power and lose the weight. The GBA18V40 delivers high power in a compact size for standard to medium-duty applications. It delivers 2x the runtime and 60% more power compared to BAT612 18V 2 Ah battery. The GBA18V40 has Bosch-exclusive CoolPack™ 2.0 technology, which cools the battery faster and helps provide longer lifetime compared to Bosch 18V batteries without CoolPack™ 2.0. The compact charger gets users power ready fast with a lightweight, compact solution. The Bosch GAL18V-40 Lithium-ion charger has a 4-Amp charging current, delivering 2x the charging current vs. the GAL18V-20 standard charger. It can fully charge a spent CORE18V® 4 Ah Lithium-ion battery in 65 minutes. It provides regulated dual-mode charging, which charges a battery fast while maintaining overall battery health. It also has a battery-status indicator. It's compatible with the AMPShare™ System, a battery system designed to be multi-brand compatible across many cordless products to make managing your work day easier. AMPShare™ System 18V batteries and chargers are compatible with Bosch 18V power tools and a growing list of cordless products from AMPShare™ brands. Bosch 18 -V 2 -Pack Lithium ( 4 Ah 4 Ah Battery Kit ) \| GXS18V-11N25
Product SKU:	1003140198_1003140198
UPC:	346628975

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