The first “Cycloplombier” in Paris ensures its autonomy thanks to Bosch ProCORE18V batteries

« I'm now facing such demand that I have to hire. A very pleasant constraint! I'm planning a complete fleet of installers," he tells us proudly. Elian Alluin is the first "cycloplombier" » to roam the streets of Paris: he doesn't go to his clients by car, but by cargo bike – he has also learned the map of Paris by heart. He talks about his beginnings with enthusiasm: " When I arrived in Paris, I used my car. After a month, I sold it because I realized it was impossible to get from one place to another efficiently. I've always loved cycling, so the transition was easy. This mode of transportation was a logical fit for my job. On the cargo bike, you feel free. From the morning you get going, you feel in touch with the elements, even in the middle of the city. The city is different every day! "To speed up his travels between two clients, our installer uses a navigation device, but he has also developed his own technique for traffic in Paris: " I always arrive five minutes before the navigator's estimated time – and, of course, before any car."

Preparing for independence

Elian Alluin is on his way to his studio, preparing for his tour. The workshop is my starting point; it's where I plan my day and prepare the tools. I generally work on sanitary installations or quick repairs, often urgent. Sometimes, it's out of the ordinary. Last week, for example, I had to empty the waterlogged hold of a boat on the Canal Saint-Martin. So, it's very important for me to be energy independent. I need to be able to rely on cordless tools that last all day. High-performance batteries like these guarantee my independence. », explains the installer, speaking of the Bosch ProCORE18V series batteries for professionals that he is currently taking from their charger. With this I am independent, a true nomad! ».

This battery is a real powerhouse!

With this new series, Bosch has further refined its ProCORE18V batteries, taking them to a new level of performance. The combination of a new cell generation with higher capacity and the battery design based on improved CoolPack technology guarantees higher output current in a very compact format. This makes the ProCORE18V the most compact 18V high-performance battery on the market. For Elian Alluin, the advantages are numerous: less weight to carry and more flexibility and comfort during interventions.
He sees this, for example, with his GSR 18V-60 FC Professional cordless drill/driver. This tool has a variety of accessories for working in very tight spaces or drilling into concrete.

This is where Elian Alluin appreciates the combination of compactness and performance: “ This battery is both small and powerful, it's hard to be more concentrated. »

In addition, the ProCORE18V series offers different capacities depending on the application: 4,0, 8,0 and 12,0 Ah. Our cyclist plumber also benefits from another possibility offered by these batteries: high-demand work over a long period of time. Bosch CoolPack technology, which guarantees optimized thermal management, ensures this battery has a longer lifespan to that of classic models.
So many reasons that motivated Elian Alluin to switch to the high-performance battery for his Bosch 18V professional tools. Particularly for the GAS 18V-10 L Professional dry and wet vacuum cleaner, which he never parted with. With its rotating airflow, it reliably sucks up everything: water on the floor, clogged sinks, dirt and dust, for a spotless job site. The high-performance battery gives this vacuum cleaner even longer-lasting power, as does its GLI 18V-2200 C Professional cordless lamp.
This makes Elian's work easier in all dark places with its 2 lumens of brightness and adapts flexibly to the environment: two brightness levels, five positioning angles and remote control via an app. Even for emptying a water-filled hold, if the need arises again, or in very humid or dusty environments, this lamp has its place in the cargo bike: it is IP200 certified, for reliable protection against dust and splashes.

The Call of Freedom

Independence, autonomy, freedom – Elian Alluin has realized his dream by becoming a "cycloplombier" in Paris. The equipment is ready, the tour can begin. As soon as Elian gets on his bike, his phone rings. An emergency. No problem, our "cycloplombier" adapts. He changes his route and presto. This impromptu request takes him to the Sacré-Coeur, at the top of Montmartre. He enjoys the view of the city in its halo, enjoys the swarm of tourists, and breathes in the aroma of a nearby bakery. As a workplace, we've seen worse. Our installer is already envisioning his fleet of plumbers on bikes and thinking about the batteries that will be needed.

ProCORE18V 4,0 Ah: 99 euros excluding tax
GSR 18V-60 FC Professional: 219 euros excluding tax
GAS 18V-10 L Professional: 164 euros excluding tax
GLI 18-2200 C Professional: 163 euros excluding tax
Points of sale: Materials trading, Industrial supplies

Elian Alluin
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