Bosch GAL 1880 CV Professional 14.4V–18V Fast Charger (1600A00B8H)

Bosch GAL 1880 CV Professional 14.4V–18V Fast Charger (1600A00B8H)

The Bosch GAL 1880 CV Professional is a fast 8A charger for Bosch Professional 14.4V and 18V Li-ion batteries. It gets you back to work quickly, charging a standard 5.0Ah battery to 80% in about 35 minutes and fully in about 45 minutes. That makes it an ideal replacement or spare charger for any tradesperson running Bosch cordless tools.

Active air cooling cools the battery while it charges. It is optimised for standard GBA 18V batteries, which speeds up charging and helps extend battery life. The GAL 1880 CV also charges Bosch's high-performance ProCORE18V batteries and the multi-brand AMPShare range, so one charger covers your whole Bosch 18V kit.

At just 0.7kg it is compact and easy to keep in the van or workshop. This is the UK/Irish 3-pin plug version (1600A00B8H). Browse our full range of power tool accessories at Tool Source.

Key Features

• Fast 8A charging current
• Charges Bosch Professional 14.4V and 18V Li-ion batteries
• Compatible with ProCORE18V and AMPShare batteries
• Active air cooling, optimised for GBA 18V batteries, for longer battery life
• Charges a 5.0Ah battery to 80% in approx. 35 minutes
• Compact and lightweight at 0.7kg
• UK/Irish 3-pin plug

Specifications

• Brand: Bosch Professional
• Model: GAL 1880 CV
• Part number: 1600A00B8H
• Battery charging voltage: 14.4–18V
• Charging current: 8A
• Cooling: Active air cooling
• Weight: 0.7kg

Approximate Charge Times (80% / 100%)

• GBA 18V 2.0Ah: 15 / 30 min
• GBA 18V 3.0Ah: 20 / 35 min
• GBA 18V 4.0Ah: 25 / 35 min
• GBA 18V 5.0Ah: 35 / 45 min
• GBA 18V 6.0Ah: 35 / 55 min
• ProCORE18V 4.0Ah: 32 / 51 min
• ProCORE18V 8.0Ah: 68 / 79 min
• ProCORE18V 12.0Ah: 113 / 126 min

What's in the Box

• 1 x Bosch GAL 1880 CV Professional fast charger

Need more batteries? Browse Bosch Professional 18V and ProCORE batteries in our power tool accessories range at Tool Source.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which batteries does the Bosch GAL 1880 CV charge?
It charges all Bosch Professional 14.4V and 18V Li-ion batteries, including ProCORE18V batteries and AMPShare multi-brand 18V batteries.

How long does it take to charge a 5.0Ah battery?
It takes about 35 minutes to reach 80% and about 45 minutes to fully charge a standard 5.0Ah battery.

Does it charge ProCORE batteries?
Yes. For example, a ProCORE18V 8.0Ah battery reaches 80% in about 68 minutes and 100% in about 79 minutes.

Where can I buy the Bosch GAL 1880 CV in Ireland?
The Bosch GAL 1880 CV is available at Tool Source with next day delivery across Ireland or click and collect from our store in Castlemaine, Co. Kerry. If you have any questions, contact us before ordering.

Warranty: This product is covered by the standard manufacturer's warranty. See our Warranty Information page for full details.

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