Jason wrote
> Both the 2Ah NiMH battery packs for my 12v Bosch drill/driver have died
> > suddenly. Both together at the same time, which seems strange - it's as though
> > the 1 hour charger isn't working. Is this normal when batteries die, or could
> > it be the charger? This is the first one I've owned, so I haven't seen it
> > happen before. Should I bin it and get a new one? It's only 18months old. >
> Might it be possible to replace the charger if it is found to be faulty? I
> recently lost the use of my Black and Decker drill due to a duff charger,
> after only a few years use. When it *was* charging, it always emitted a
> burning smell. I *would* open it up to fix it, but it is fitted with those
> special 'star' socket screws. I've not sourced a set of keys for these yet.
> Fortunately, my trusty (20 year old) 'mains' drill does for most jobs :-)
Just a follow up to say a new Bosch dealership (Winch Tools) has just opened near me and they tested my batteries and charger. As suspected it was the charger that was faulty and Mr Winch had an ex demo charger he sold me for £25. Result!
Peter