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Trickle Charger...Recommended ?
- Thread starter Mole
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I’m going to be a philistine and report that it doesn’t really matter for mains trickle chargers brands.
I’ve used ctek for years for my hobby cars and ride-on mowers but had a couple fail on me. Probably because they were then operating in an environment where there was little protection from air moisture and temperature changes at the time.
At the point of failure, I got annoyed and bought a handful of Lidl chargers (which had similar functionality) and these have been great for years. The frustration is that they are only available to purchase when in stock.
https://www.lidl.co.uk/p/car-essentials ... ger/p47162
I’ve used ctek for years for my hobby cars and ride-on mowers but had a couple fail on me. Probably because they were then operating in an environment where there was little protection from air moisture and temperature changes at the time.
At the point of failure, I got annoyed and bought a handful of Lidl chargers (which had similar functionality) and these have been great for years. The frustration is that they are only available to purchase when in stock.
https://www.lidl.co.uk/p/car-essentials ... ger/p47162
Agree with Kett. I've had a Ctek for many years but also bought the lidl one and think they were £12/15 and do the same job.
I can't recall if the lidl one has a connection which can remain on the battery or if its only the crocodile type clip as if so it would mean removing the luggage tray each time while with the Ctek I have the plug run through the drain pipe making life a little easier.
I can't recall if the lidl one has a connection which can remain on the battery or if its only the crocodile type clip as if so it would mean removing the luggage tray each time while with the Ctek I have the plug run through the drain pipe making life a little easier.
I’ve got a cheap Halfords one and it’s been brilliant the last few years.
https://www.halfords.com/motoring/batte ... 46040.html
https://www.halfords.com/motoring/batte ... 46040.html
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ctek-CTE-56261 ... th=1&psc=1
That’s the type of Ctek adapter. It can be permanently fixed to the battery with the capped connector mounted inside the tub.
That’s the type of Ctek adapter. It can be permanently fixed to the battery with the capped connector mounted inside the tub.
I use optimate on Clio & original battery lasted about 14 yrs, i use same model on Maserati & battery didn’t last as long.
The trouble with trickle chargers is you never really know full state of battery, the Maserati would say fully charged and start but if you left it for sometime to fend for itself it wouldn’t always.
For over winter use they are good, my trouble is I don’t use the garage queens enough.
I have heard mixed reports on Lidl units, but their track saw, now thats verygood.
The trouble with trickle chargers is you never really know full state of battery, the Maserati would say fully charged and start but if you left it for sometime to fend for itself it wouldn’t always.
For over winter use they are good, my trouble is I don’t use the garage queens enough.
I have heard mixed reports on Lidl units, but their track saw, now thats verygood.
Have used CTEK for years (since 2000), and still do, but now there are other players in the market.
I find this accessory quite useful in cars that have an active 12V (Cigarette Lighter Socket) - works wonders on the Exige S RGB, where the battery is a real pain to access, but, unfortunately, this will not work on the Vee.
CONNECT CIG PLUG
I find this accessory quite useful in cars that have an active 12V (Cigarette Lighter Socket) - works wonders on the Exige S RGB, where the battery is a real pain to access, but, unfortunately, this will not work on the Vee.
CONNECT CIG PLUG
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