--- product_id: 7290493 title: "BOSCH GR16 Aluminum Telescoping Rod" price: "Β£92.51" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/7290493-bosch-gr16-aluminum-telescoping-rod store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # 16 ft max extendable high-strength locking buttons weather & corrosion resistant BOSCH GR16 Aluminum Telescoping Rod **Price:** Β£92.51 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ“ Elevate your precision game with Bosch’s 16-foot powerhouse! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** BOSCH GR16 Aluminum Telescoping Rod - **How much does it cost?** Β£92.51 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/7290493-bosch-gr16-aluminum-telescoping-rod) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Secure and Stable:** Injection-molded sectional joints and locking buttons keep your measurements rock solid. - β€’ **Effortless Portability:** Lightweight design means you can carry and operate it with ease all day long. - β€’ **Precision at Every Inch:** Graduated in feet, inches, and eighths for exact measurements on any jobsite. - β€’ **Built to Brave the Elements:** Anodized aluminum with weatherproof inks ensures durability and longevity. - β€’ **Versatile Measurement Scales:** Dual-scale design supports top-down and bottom-up readings for ultimate flexibility. ## Overview The BOSCH GR16 Aluminum Telescoping Rod extends up to 16 feet with precise graduations in feet, inches, and eighths. Crafted from anodized aluminum with weather and corrosion-resistant inks, it’s built to withstand tough jobsite conditions. Lightweight and portable, it features injection-molded sectional joints and high-strength locking buttons for secure, stable measurements. Ideal for professionals seeking reliable, versatile measuring tools that combine durability with ease of use. ## Description The Bosch GR16 aluminum telescoping pole has a maximum height of 16 feet. Anodized aluminum sections imprinted with weather and corrosion resistant inks makes the rod durable. The telescoping rod is lightweight, portable and easy to use. This makes the telescoping rod ideal for any jobsite. Review: Very nice and cost effective Grade Rod - After having two other products flake (not ship) it is good to find an affordable grade rod from a reputable source. There are several kinds of grade rods with different scales and features. This one combines several useful features. 16 feet long is adequate for excavating a basement. It is marked in feet, inches and 8ths, which I prefer (to feet and tenths). It has two useful scales. The main scale starts at 0 at the bottom and a laser sensor can be placed at any height to find if/where that height has been achieved. Sections are expanded from the bottom in this case. The back side has a scale that starts from the top and shows the height from the ground to the sensor. This is most useful for identifying the height of a given location. It is a bit awkward in that the sensor must align with the top edge, and most sensor clamps are centered at that point, so they are half way off the top. I made a modified clamp that clamped below the reference point. When used in this manner, the rod is expanded from the top down, with the last expanded section sliding to the correct spot. This means it is read at a comfortable height. It isn't necessary to climb a ladder and adjust the sensor and read it way up at the top. Just start expanding the rod with the top section first until the correct height is reached and then read it at a comfortable location near the bottom of the rod. The one thing this rod doesn't automatically do is cut/fill. That requires zero in the middle and adjusting the sensor to a position that matches the zero. Oh well. You can't have everything in one rod. Do a little math, keeping in mind that the difference is backwards from the reading (depending on which scale is used). Review: Feels quality for the price. - *update: This is a great story pole and feels like good quality for the price. I purchased 3 of these at the same $50 price point and this seems to be the best. I thought the measurements were off at first but it's just the way the design works. It's deceiving to the eye but the overall measurement is true. I just wish this came with a storage/carry bag like some of the others. Original: This seems like a decent story pole for the price. It's lightweight and compact, but the height measurements on the backside are off by a little over an inch at every extention. It's not terrible if you are grading your tolerance within that extention but if you need to go back and forth between extentions for your grade then good luck. Front side is fine, the measurements line right up. ## Features - EXTENDABLE: The Bosch GR16 features a maximum extended height of 16 feet graduated in feet Inch 8ths - DURABLE: Featuring anodized aluminum sections imprinted with weather and corrosion-resistant inks. - TOUGH: The Bosch GR16 rod offers Injection-molded sectional joints and high-strength locking buttons. - LIGHTWEIGHT: Lightweight, portable and easy-to-use, the Bosch GR16 is ideal for any jobsite ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #123,579 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #7,021 in Power Tool Replacement Parts | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 1,207 Reviews | ## Images ![BOSCH GR16 Aluminum Telescoping Rod - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/510c-fqx2fL.jpg) ![BOSCH GR16 Aluminum Telescoping Rod - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/11mC7lVUXxL.jpg) ![BOSCH GR16 Aluminum Telescoping Rod - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71PKvQe8EHL.jpg) ![BOSCH GR16 Aluminum Telescoping Rod - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91slEVqU-VL.jpg) ![BOSCH GR16 Aluminum Telescoping Rod - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/8187wmq-oUL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very nice and cost effective Grade Rod *by W***N on January 2, 2025* After having two other products flake (not ship) it is good to find an affordable grade rod from a reputable source. There are several kinds of grade rods with different scales and features. This one combines several useful features. 16 feet long is adequate for excavating a basement. It is marked in feet, inches and 8ths, which I prefer (to feet and tenths). It has two useful scales. The main scale starts at 0 at the bottom and a laser sensor can be placed at any height to find if/where that height has been achieved. Sections are expanded from the bottom in this case. The back side has a scale that starts from the top and shows the height from the ground to the sensor. This is most useful for identifying the height of a given location. It is a bit awkward in that the sensor must align with the top edge, and most sensor clamps are centered at that point, so they are half way off the top. I made a modified clamp that clamped below the reference point. When used in this manner, the rod is expanded from the top down, with the last expanded section sliding to the correct spot. This means it is read at a comfortable height. It isn't necessary to climb a ladder and adjust the sensor and read it way up at the top. Just start expanding the rod with the top section first until the correct height is reached and then read it at a comfortable location near the bottom of the rod. The one thing this rod doesn't automatically do is cut/fill. That requires zero in the middle and adjusting the sensor to a position that matches the zero. Oh well. You can't have everything in one rod. Do a little math, keeping in mind that the difference is backwards from the reading (depending on which scale is used). ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Feels quality for the price. *by M***T on July 20, 2024* *update: This is a great story pole and feels like good quality for the price. I purchased 3 of these at the same $50 price point and this seems to be the best. I thought the measurements were off at first but it's just the way the design works. It's deceiving to the eye but the overall measurement is true. I just wish this came with a storage/carry bag like some of the others. Original: This seems like a decent story pole for the price. It's lightweight and compact, but the height measurements on the backside are off by a little over an inch at every extention. It's not terrible if you are grading your tolerance within that extention but if you need to go back and forth between extentions for your grade then good luck. Front side is fine, the measurements line right up. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good quality *by D***E on September 7, 2023* I just received this and haven't used it in the field yet, but my first impressions are: 1) it's good and sturdy - no flimsiness and no play 2) construction seems to be solid - no flaws whatsoever 3) the coating and numbers seem to be of good quality and should last 4) the measurement markings are accurate Shipping was fast and the packaging protected the device when the delivery guy dropped it out the back of his truck. I would buy again, but it doesn't look like I'll need to for a while. Field work tomorrow. If something goes wrong with it I'll amend this review. ## Frequently Bought Together - BOSCH GR16 Aluminum Telescoping Rod - BOSCH BT160 Aluminum Tripod with Adjustabe Legs - BOSCH GOL 32 32X Automatic Optical Level, Includes Plumb Bob, Tool Kit, & Carrying Case --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/7290493-bosch-gr16-aluminum-telescoping-rod](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/7290493-bosch-gr16-aluminum-telescoping-rod) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-06-02*