michaelm Posted July 12, 2015 Report Share Posted July 12, 2015 Hello all, I recently bought a new Bosch drill that comes with an 18V 3,0Ah Li-Ion Battery, which is all well and good, but there is a meter on the back of it with an On button that seems to do nothing at all. I've attached a picture of the meter. Can anyone tell me how to get this to work? There is no mention in the manual or anywhere online (that I could find at any rate). Thanks a million for your help. Michael. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuutr Posted July 12, 2015 Report Share Posted July 12, 2015 Is it the cordless charging compatible battery and the light lets you know if it is situated on the charger correctly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelm Posted July 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2015 When I charged the battery last night I didn't notice the meter on the battery coming on. I only saw the light on the charger itself flash as it should and then remain on when fully charged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madman_us Posted July 12, 2015 Report Share Posted July 12, 2015 after you fully charged the battery. did you put it in your drill and see if it works? if it works....then just the indicator is broken. when you push the "on" button, even when the battery is empty....the last square should be flashing.if i were you...you exchange the item and get a new one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madman_us Posted July 12, 2015 Report Share Posted July 12, 2015 Is it the cordless charging compatible battery and the light lets you know if it is situated on the charger correctly?Bosch doesnt have 3.0 wireless batteries. you can even tell on the picture is not a wireless charging battery right now they just have a 2.0 wireless battery which is the size of a 4.0 standard bosch battery (non-wireless)but bosch will have a 4.0 wireless battery soon....also the 12V line gets wireless batteries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted July 12, 2015 Report Share Posted July 12, 2015 It's just a button to turn the fuel gauge on. Is the battery powering up your tool? Also welcome to the forum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelm Posted July 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2015 The battery is powering up the tool. I have charged both of my batteries (both are new) and the meter doesn't work on either. I don't know what the wireless battery comment means And thanks for the welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madman_us Posted July 12, 2015 Report Share Posted July 12, 2015 yeah then the gauge is broken. just return the item Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigmikez Posted July 13, 2015 Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 yea I would just takem back also get a new set like MM said. Welcome to the forum!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelm Posted July 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 Thanks guys for your help. I think it's possibly just a dodgy connector as I finally got the light to work but had to press very hard and at an angle! So I'll see if I can get a replacement as you suggest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted July 13, 2015 Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 Michael, good idea to return them. Bosch is decent to deal with on returns. As far as the wireless comment, Bosch has come out with a wireless charger and battery set up. I've got two and they are fantastic to work with. Unfortunately, regular Bosch batteries can't fit on the wireless charger because of a design in the case (it flares out to grab the walls of the charger.) I imagine there some electronics too, so it can communicate with the charger. You CAN charge wireless batteries on the regular charger though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelm Posted July 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 Thanks for the info Chris - much appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madman_us Posted July 13, 2015 Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 depends on where he bought the item. i would go straight thru the dealer / retailer instead of going thru the manufacturer etc.just go back to HD and exchange it, or return and let them send you a new item when its not in stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madman_us Posted July 13, 2015 Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 here you can see how many different batteries you can get: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted July 13, 2015 Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 No problem Michael, glad to help sir! Let us know what happens! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelm Posted July 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 I have to go onsite (in a field nowhere near shops) for 3 weeks so won't have time to replace now. I'll see how it goes during that time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Hernandez Posted July 14, 2015 Report Share Posted July 14, 2015 Man, great post showing the batteries. I can only imagine what you could do with a 36 volt 6AH battery lol. Here is an interesting idea to pick your brains. How big would a battery need to be to run a standard window unit 5,000 BTU air conditioner for 8-hours?Big, really really big Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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