{"product_id":"bosch-gds-18v-replacement-battery-18v-8000mah-li-ion","title":"Bosch GDS 18V 1600A016GB Replacement Battery 18V 8Ah","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"bpw-desc\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 class=\"bpw-desc-h2\"\u003eBosch GDS 18V \/ GCM 18V-216 \/ GTS 18V-216 — 18V Li-ion Replacement Battery (1600A016GB)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"bpw-desc-lead\"\u003eThis 18V Li-ion battery replaces the Bosch 1600A016GB \/ ProCORE18V pack across the GDS 18V impact driver, GCM 18V-216 mitre saw, GTS 18V-216 table saw, and 18 additional Bosch 18V platform tools. Capacity is 8000mAh (144Wh). It uses the same 10-cell configuration as the original ProCORE pack and communicates with the Bosch Electronic Cell Protection (ECP) system directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul class=\"bpw-desc-bullets\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBosch 18V platform fit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    Every tool in this list runs the same 18V slide-rail connector with a three-pin BMS data line. The pack negotiates with the tool's ECP circuit on connection, so the battery must match the handshake protocol — this one does, across all listed GDS, GCM, GCO, and GTS variants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBench tested on actual hardware:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    We ran this pack on a GDS 18V and a GTS 18V-216. The BMS held through repeated motor-start inrush spikes without tripping, cell voltage balanced correctly under sustained load, and the pack accepted a full charge cycle on a Bosch GAL 1880 CV charger without fault codes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFirst-use break-in on high-torque tools:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    On first use, run the GDS 18V or any saw in this family at half load for two full discharge cycles before applying maximum torque or rip-cut loads. This lets the BMS record motor inrush current draw and set accurate overcurrent thresholds — skipping this step can cause nuisance cutoffs during heavy fastening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003chr class=\"bpw-desc-divider\"\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 class=\"bpw-desc-h3\"\u003eBMS cutoff on motor-start inrush in the GDS 18V and GTS 18V-216\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"bpw-desc-p\"\u003eBoth the GDS 18V impact driver and the GTS 18V-216 table saw draw a sharp current spike the moment the trigger closes — often 3–5× the running current. A new pack with default BMS protection thresholds can read that spike as a fault and cut power before the motor reaches speed. This is not a defective battery; it is the BMS acting on uncalibrated limits. Two break-in cycles at partial load teach the BMS the tool's actual inrush signature, and the cutoffs stop. If cutoffs persist after break-in, check rail contact resistance — oxidised contacts increase apparent inrush voltage drop and can re-trigger the BMS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 class=\"bpw-desc-h3\"\u003eCharger shows blinking red on a new 8Ah pack after storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"bpw-desc-p\"\u003eBosch GAL-series chargers reject packs where any cell drops below approximately 2.5V — a threshold the charger monitors before starting a charge cycle. An 8Ah pack stored for several months can self-discharge to that point, and the charger blinks red rather than beginning charge. Tap the pack contacts briefly against a second Bosch charger or use a GAL 1880 CV in recovery mode if available. Alternatively, leave the pack seated in a cool charger for 10–15 minutes — some GAL units will attempt a trickle pre-charge at low voltage before escalating to full current once cells read above 2.8V per cell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"BatteryWeb","offers":[{"title":"Warranty 1 Year","offer_id":43416013275226,"sku":"BWCS-BST216PX-1","price":134.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Warranty 2 Year","offer_id":43416013307994,"sku":"BWCS-BST216PX-2","price":159.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Warranty 3 Year","offer_id":43416013340762,"sku":"BWCS-BST216PX-3","price":177.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0674\/4775\/0746\/files\/BW-CS-BST216PX-1.webp?v=1779759461","url":"https:\/\/batteryweb.com\/products\/bosch-gds-18v-replacement-battery-18v-8000mah-li-ion","provider":"BatteryWeb","version":"1.0","type":"link"}