CTEK & charging
- Thread starter mj2k
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By the seaside...
+1 - with charging, it makes no difference how you connect to the battery. In fact with intelligent chargers such at the CTEK, having any additional car 'protection' in the way may make it more difficult for the charger to gauge the state/condition of the battery2dogs said:
Charger also located in boot using the quick connectors supplied - boot closes easily then plugs in to extension lead - simples !
Was paranoid initially about using the point under the bonnet but as said the charger has a surge protector - saves all the faffing about lifting the bonnet up - been this way for 3 years without a problem.
Just don't forget to disconnect the lead before you drive off or reverse out the garage
Was paranoid initially about using the point under the bonnet but as said the charger has a surge protector - saves all the faffing about lifting the bonnet up - been this way for 3 years without a problem.
Just don't forget to disconnect the lead before you drive off or reverse out the garage
Where is the surge protection? From what I recall of WDS the jump points are connected directly to the starter and battery.
I use the cigarette lighter option when charging with my CTEK. My power socket in garage is at the back of the car so I put the CTEK in the boot and plug it into the wall socket with the tailgate closing gently onto the cable which I wrap in kitchen paper to ensure the cable is not pinched etc. The tailgate boot interior light goes out shortly after closing to a slightly ajar position.
Using the cigarette lighter socket with an extension cable through the car i find is so simple without the need to connect to battery terminals or front charging point inside the engine bay.
Each to their own but it works well for me...
Using the cigarette lighter socket with an extension cable through the car i find is so simple without the need to connect to battery terminals or front charging point inside the engine bay.
Each to their own but it works well for me...
The CTEK chargers (and other similar hi tech ones designed to be left on for long periods) dont use high voltage.
Be interesting to put my scope on mine to see what happens (current and voltage). I'll report back with the findings.
Andy.
Be interesting to put my scope on mine to see what happens (current and voltage). I'll report back with the findings.
Andy.
ronk said:
And we are not offcially "recharging" the battery, we are keeping it steady at full charge. Huge difference.
Good point though.
Andy.
Got mine from Amazon, got a replacement after 2 years. Have a 5 year warranty.
Replacement process was to send it back, get a refund and buy a new one.
New one was more expensive than the old one (was an offer), so I got a refund of the difference as well in Amazon credit.
Replacement process was to send it back, get a refund and buy a new one.
New one was more expensive than the old one (was an offer), so I got a refund of the difference as well in Amazon credit.
